Internal Brewsletter - December 18, 2019

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YOU OUGHTA KNOW!

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HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Here is a breakdown of our restaurant closures for the holiday week!

Pub:

  • Tuesday, 12/24 (Christmas Eve): 11am-4pm

  • Wednesday, 12/25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED

Tap Room:

  • Tuesday, 12/24 (Christmas Eve): CLOSED

  • Wednesday, 12/25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED

Caves:

  • Tuesday, 12/24 (Christmas Eve): CLOSED

  • Wednesday, 12/25 (Christmas Day): CLOSED

FRESH POW PARTY AT MT. ASHLAND

We will be co-hosting a Fresh Pow party at Mt. Ashland Ski Area on Saturday, January 11th from 2pm-5pm, and we want you to come and rep Block 15 with us!

By attending the event and hanging out in your Block 15 gear, we will provide you a lift ticket to the mountain to ski beforehand, as well as a team dinner after the event is over! This is an unpaid event, and you will be responsible for your transportation to/from Ashland as well as your lodging. You will also be in charge of securing the time off and letting your scheduling manager know you want the day(s) off.

It should be an awesome event, filled with snow, beer, and mountain activities! If you are interested in attending, please let Paige know by Thursday, January 2nd.

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STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

REVIEW TIME

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UPDATES

Congratulations to Fabian, who has officially transitioned into his Lead Server role at the Pub! Woot!

WELCOME!

Let’s give a big welcome to our newest Pub employees!

  • Brenna Fisher - Host/Food Runner

  • Marcie Kmetz-Gonzalez - Host/Food Runner

  • Garrett Nepper - Dishwasher

And welcome to Will Hentzel who joins us as a Line Cook at Caves!

FOH BEER REVIEWS

Remember that we have transitioned to online beer reviews for FOH folks from here on out. Katy sent out a HotSchedules message out last week, so please reference that, but the link can be found here!

BLOCK 15

Block 15 Cocktails go with you wherever, whenever! We've updated our lineup of TRAVELER cocktails at both locations and they are available to go with any food purchase*: EARL GREY PALOMA Grapefruit, Orange and Earl Grey Infused Olmeca Altos Rposado
We’ve always been particular to green around here. Join us and toast to happiness, health and beer. Sláinte! ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ #DeliveringHoppiness #OregonBeer #CraftBeer #InstaBeer #IPA #PhotoOfTheDay #InstaGood #Blo
Two vibrant, hop-forward IPAs releasing this Saturday on draft and in cans at both locations: Emerging Sunshine and Selection Series, Strata! Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with citrus, mango, and floral hop notes, Emerging Sunshine is inspired by
Be advised! You’re not going to want to miss this week's limited special at the downtown Pub: Chicken Mole Torte. Chicken braised in Mole Negro, topped with roasted tomatillo slaw, on a house-made torta bun, and as always served with a side of
The last but CERTAINLY not least in our Selection Series—Selection Series, Strata—will be available this coming Saturday in cans and on draft! We once again used hops exclusively from @colemanagriculture for this beer, this time featurin
Emerging Sunshine is BACK both in the sky above and in cans at #Block15! Releasing next Saturday on draft and in 16oz cans, Emerging Sunshine is a crisp and refreshing IPA that is bursting with citrus, mango and floral hop notes and was inspired by
The weather outlook this weekend is looking 👌, and our beer is made to explore! With more than 10 different beers available in bottles and cans, along with two more on the way tomorrow with Selection Series–Centennial and The DAB Lab–Do
With things beginning to open up around here, it feels like a great time for a fresh Staff PIC(K)! When you visit our downtown location, chances are that you’ll be greeted by Laura, our Downtown Pub Manager. Laura has been on the team for 5 an

CAVES

Let us handle brunch this Father's Day. Join us at Caves Bier and Kitchen this Saturday for a one-stop-shop for pops and beer lovers alike. We've reached deep into our cellar and pulled out select bottles for sale at a 20% discount alongside Table M
We have been getting a lot of interest regarding our response to the “phase one” developments in Benton country. As much as we would love for you to join us, hang your hat, and enjoy a meal, we do not have anything to announce regarding
If there is a better sound than that of a bell letting you know dinner is ready, we can't say we’ve ever heard it. Can't wait to have you all in again.
We sure can’t wait to have everyone in for a pint and some Caves cookin’ again. Until then, we hope everyone is staying healthy, happy, and positive. See you soon. Love, your friends at Caves.
WORLD BIER PASSPORT SPOTLIGHT: PRIMS - FREEHAND BREWING - EUGENE, OR Opening in 2018, @freehandbrewery is a Saison-centric brewery that strongly emphasizes local ingredients while brewing with a historical scope—and Prims is perfectly aligned
Join us tonight from 5-7 for a special tasting through some carefully selected naturally fermented ciders, some of which were sourced and produced right here in the Willamette Valley. Samples from Wildcraft and 2 Towns as well as two imported Ciders
Classic comfort food—a Sunday tradition at Caves! Buttermilk fried chicken served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and rotating market-fresh vegetables. Offered every Sunday night beginning at 5:30

WHAT’S GOING ON TAP SOON?

Dates are subject to change based on tap availability.

TAP ROOM

  • Fri 12/20: ----

  • Tues 12/24: ----

  • Fri 12/27: ----

PUB

  • Fri 12/20: Nebula Stout (replacing Sparkle)

  • Tues 12/24: ----

  • Fri 12/27: ----

UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS

  • Wild Porter

  • Board Shorts / Pale Ale w/ Passion Fruit & Guava

    *This is the most special and meaningful of beers, as a portion of the proceeds go to the Raleigh Family. #fuckcancer

  • Hypnosis / Barleywine Matured in Cognac Barrels

  • Lucido / Blended Dark Wild Ale

  • Doppelbock / German-Style Dark Lager

  • Cosmic Cold Brew / Stout Cold Conditioned on Coffee Beans

  • One Hop Wonder, Centennial / IPA

EVENTS

BLOCKOUT = tap takeover

**Be sure to share/like the Facebook events to spread the word to your friends!

THE PEOPLE’S PINT / DINE OUTS

December’s People’s Pint partner is Benco. The designated beer is Sparkle (backup Fruit Wheat) at the Pub and Drive Me to Firenze at the Tap Room.

NEXT PUB DINE OUT

Check back in January!

NEXT TAP ROOM DINE OUT

Check back in January!

PUB UPDATES

DECEMBER SPECIALS

  • Brewer’s Board - House made Carlton Farms and Pepper Tree Sausage pork terrine with apricot and pistachios, Piave Vecchio cheese, pink chard pickled egg, apricot-pepper jelly, marcona almonds and toasted artisan bread. / $13.99

  • Apricot Chicken Sliders - 2 sliders of house fried chicken tenders tossed in apricot-pepper jelly, ham, house pickle, mayonnaise and Dijon, served on a toasted mini bun. / $9.99

  • Festivus Burger - Oregon Natural beef and Carlton Farms bacon hand spanked together, then topped with Tillamook sharp white cheddar and grilled onions. Served with lettuce, tomato, cranberry ketchup and mayo on a freshly baked bun. Served with fries, salad, or soup. / $16.29

  • Mushroom & Stout Beef Stroganoff - Stout braised Oregon Country beef chuck with The Mushroomery chanterelle, shitake & porcini mushrooms and sweet onions in a savory sour cream sauce and tossed with radiatore pasta. Served with toasted house baked garlic bread. / $17.99

*Procedures can be found here!

PUB PACKAGED BEER SALE COMPETITION

We have a ton of new awesome packaged beer coming up soon, as well as our usual favorites, and now is a great time to let your guests know about our awesome options. The packaged beer contest starts on Wednesday, 12/18 and will run through Tuesday, 12/24. If you only work a couple days a week, don’t fear – we will calculate winners based on packaged beer sales per hours worked over the week so every server has a chance to win! Here are the details:

  • All pre-packaged beer counts toward the contest. Growlers and crowlers will not be counted.

  • All staff working server shifts are eligible. Bar shift sales will not be counted, since many guests automatically go to the bar to purchase packaged beer.

  • Prizes are as follows:

    • 1st place: Two tickets to one of the next Community Table events at the Tap Room! You’ll get to enjoy an awesome curated dinner with special beer.

    • 2nd place: A $50 Block 15 gift card (can be used at the Tap Room & Caves as well)

    • 3rd place: A $25 Block 15 gift card (can be used at the Tap Room & Caves as well)

The best way to win this contest is to point out the packaged beer menu and talk to your tables about our available options – easy peasy! Have fun!

DISHPIT MUSIC POLICY            

Dishwashers can listen to music that is separate from the regular restaurant music only on the music device supplied by Block 15 – personal music devices are not allowed. The dishwasher must be able to respond to calls from the kitchen, so therefore must leave volume at an appropriate level and leave one ear uncovered. A speaker is not allowed; only headphones may be used. One pair of Bluetooth headphones will be provided, but the dishwasher may bring their own if they desire. 

STAFF PROVISION

Thurs 12/19 - Joe’s Chicken Parmesan Sanjoe - Fried chicken tenders smothered in marinara and melted mozzarella, with arugula and mama lil’s peppers on a house baked hoagie roll.

*Also, don’t forget to submit ideas here!

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