Internal Brewsletter - March 13, 2019
YOU OUGHTA KNOW!
FINAL PRAY FOR SNOW
The final Pray for Snow is happening tomorrow (Thursday, March 14th) at the Tap Room! This last one will feature lift tickets for Mt. Ashland & Hoodoo, in addition to prizes from Peak Sports and other cool stuff! There will also be a cornhole tournament with a pretty kick-ass grand prize for the winners - a custom Block 15 cornhole set! Block 15 employees have been down on their luck for the past few events, so maybe this is someone’s chance! (Just make sure to wear non-Block 15 clothing!)
Now it’s time to Pray for Sun!
MUG CLUB RENEWALS
Tomorrow (Thursday, March 14th) marks the beginning of Mug Club Renewals for 2019! Please familiarize yourself with the renewal information so you are prepared to answer any questions customers may have. The announcement is being sent out in this week’s newsletter (both general and mug club), so you will be getting some questions!
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Make sure to give a warm welcome to our newest Pub staff members!
Bryce Anderson is joining us as a line cook
Eliot Stone is joining us as a dishwasher
Tyler Perry is joining us as a prep cook
WHAT’S NEW ON INSTA
CAVES HAPPENINGS
BOURBON MONTH BLIND TASTING FLIGHT
The results of the Blind Tasting Flight have finally been revealed as the following:
A: VanWinkle
B: Antique
C: Blade & Bow
Who guessed correctly?!
EVENTS
Today (Wednesday, March 13th) is March’s Monthly Tasting Series featuring Dirt Road Brewing!
WHAT’S GOING ON TAP SOON?
Dates are subject to change based on tap availability.
TAP ROOM
Fri 3/15: The Wild Cimmerian (replacing Crescendo)
Tues 3/19: Spellbound (replacying Pyrus), A Nugg Hugg (replacing Fluffhead)
Fri 3/22: Vienna Lager (replacing The Cold Front), Direct Flight (replacing Love Potion #9)
PUB
Fri 3/15: The Wild Cimmerian (replacing Super Nebula)
Tues 3/19: Spellbound (replacing Kriek), A Nugg Hugg (replacing Fluffhead)
Fri 3/22: Vienna Lager (replacing The Cold Front), Direct Flight (replacing Flanders Red)
*Customers are probably going to ask about why Fluffhead is gone, so please just explain to them that we are going to be rotating it on and off going forward. It always will come back, but it will just come back in waves. Encourage them to try something else and find a new favorite!
UPCOMING BOTTLE / CAN RELEASES
Sat 4/7: Animal Cookies (in 16oz cans) / Turbulent Consequence, The Pearl (in 500mL bottles)
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
Vienna Lager - Crisp, dry lager
Animal Cookies - IPA
Turbulent Consequence, The Pearl - Blend of 1/2/3 year unfruited Turbulent Consequence barrels (specifically blended for Oyster Week/oyster pairing!)
The Mollusk - Oyster Baltic Porter
International Pale Lager - more info on this TBA!
EVENTS
BLOCKOUT = tap takeover
**Be sure to share/like the Facebook events to spread the word to your friends!
Wed 3/13 - Monthly Tasting Series with Dirt Road Brewing @ Caves
Mon 4/1-Sun 4/7 - Oyster Week @ All Locations
Mon 4/1 - ShellShocked Documentary Showings @ the Tap Room / 6pm & 8pm
Kick off Oyster Week with two showings of ShellShocked, a documentary that explores the importance and fragility of wild oysters in cleaning water and building ecosystems for marine life
Tues 4/2 - Tap Talk on Oyster Aquaculture @ the Tap Room / 7pm
Learn about ocean acidification and its effect on oyster aquaculture in a presentation by EPA scientist Jim Markwiese
Thurs 4/4 - Oyster Beer Mini-Fest @ Caves / 4pm
Enjoy a small selection of oyster beers on tap, selected by Caves' beer curator Nick Kubli!
Sat 4/6 - Oyster & Beer Fest @ the Tap Room / 2pm-8pm
A showcase of unique oysters from coastal regions around the country, each paired with beer from standout breweries from the same region. Each oyster will be offered in a raw preparation that allows regions and species to demonstrate their unique character.
Sun 4/7 - Oyster & Champagne Brunch @ Caves / 9am-2pm
Caves' famous weekend brunch with the special Oyster Week additions of a raw oyster bar, unique oyster-themed brunch specials, and champagne pairings
All Week Long - Oyster Specials @ Both Block 15 locations + Caves
Unique, thoughtfully prepared oyster specials made with a variety of oyster species
THE PEOPLE’S PINT / DINE OUTS
We are currently partnering with AFRANA (Alliance for Recreation and Natural Areas) for The People’s Pint tap. The designated beer is Nebula Oat Stout at the Pub and Winter Amusement at the Tap Room.
NEXT PUB DINE OUT
Check back in April!
*Last week’s Dine Out brought in $581.80 for Wonders Early Learning Center!
NEXT TAP ROOM DINE OUT
Check back in April!
PUB HAPPENINGS
MARCH MONTHLY SPECIALS
Brewer’s Board
Italian Scotch Egg
Whiskey & Bacon Steamer Clams
Paddy Burger
*Procedures for these can be found here.
*Photos and descriptions can be found here!
BREWER’S PROVISION
Thurs 3/14
Seth Steiling’s Short Rib Empanada, paired with Alpha IPA
BEHIND THE BAR UPDATES
SPRING COCKTAIL MENU
*These will go live Friday, March 15th!*
Passion Fruit Margarita - Hornitos Anejo tequila, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, passion fruit, fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup. *Want to spice it up? Ask for our house habanero tincture!
Spring Spritzer - SlapTail vodka, house strawberry-rhubarb syrup, fresh squeezed lemon topped with sparkling wine.
Jameson & the Giant Peach - Jameson’s Irish Whiskey, white peach puree, fresh orange and lemon juices, and simple syrup.
Lavender Vodka Martini - SlapTail vodka, lavender house-infused simple syrup, & fresh squeezed lime juice.
Early Morning - Crater Lake Gin, fresh squeezed grapefruit, and earl grey simple syrup topped with a splash of soda.