Internal Brewsletter - August 28, 2019
YOU OUGHTA KNOW!
BLOKTOBERFEST 2019
Bloktoberfest dates were officially announced last week, both internally and publicly. We are still waiting on some of the finer details of Bloktoberfest, so the Facebook event and the web page (block15.com/bloktoberfest) will be continuously getting updated over the next few weeks as those details get finalized. Please visit the Facebook/web page periodically to ensure you are up to date on all the relevant information.
For example, the volunteer sign-up link went live today for folks to sign up for volunteer shifts. We also posted a teaser of this year’s ceramic .5L mugs!
FLICKER VIDEO SHOOT
The Marketing team is planning a Flicker promotional video shoot up at Mary’s Peak Campground next Wednesday, September 4th and they need some bodies! The exact details are TBD (they’ll be sent out in a HotSchedules message in the next few days) but keep it on your radar if you’re interested in participating - you’ll even get to taste Flicker before it’s even released! This is not a paid event, it’s just voluntary if you want to come hang out in the woods and help the Marketing team out. Again, stay tuned for more details!
BEND BREWFEST HONOR
Two weekends ago Block 15 attended the Bend Brewfest over in Bend, OR and had a great time. Every year the Fest has a People’s Choice award, and we won it this year for The Dab Lab, Desert High! We beat out 200 other beers, and join the ranks of Fort George, Sunriver and Goodlife, who are all past winners. Go team!
SAFETY COMMITTEE
The Safety Committee is looking for 2 more people to join the crew (it's an OSHA requirement that we have the committee and have meetings) Ideally they are looking for a FOH person that works both the Tap Room and the Pub, and then a Prep person who works at the Pub. However, any interested party who wants to stay safe AF and has a keen eye for things that need to be addressed at either location is welcome. The meetings are once a month, usually at the Pub, and are only for about 15 minutes or so.
If you’re interested, please let Sean Jolley know (sean@block15.com).
WHAT’S NEW ON INSTA
BLOCK 15
CAVES
WHAT’S GOING ON TAP SOON?
Dates are subject to change based on tap availability.
TAP ROOM
Fri 8/30: ----
Tues 9/3: ----
Fri 9/6: Flicker IPA (replacing Fresh Flow) / Oud Bruin (replacing Snozzberry) / Bloktoberfest (replacing E.S.B.) / The Pitch (replacing Citra-ade Stand)
PUB
Fri 8/30: ----
Tues 9/3: ----
Fri 9/6: Fluffhead (replacing Fluff’s Travels, Hallertau Blanc) / Flicker IPA (replacing Fresh Flow) / Oud Bruin (replacing Snozzberry) / Bloktoberfest (replacing Helles Lager) / City Slicker (replacing Citra-ade Stand) / The Pitch (replacing Wonka’s Wit)
UPCOMING BOTTLE / CAN RELEASES
Fri 9/6: Flicker IPA (16oz cans) / Bloktoberfest (16oz cans) / The Pitch (500mL bottles)
Sat 9/7: Oud Bruin (500mL bottles)
*This release is going to be kind of an odd one - because there’s 4 beers being released, we wanted to try and streamline it as much as possible. So, these beers will be released at both the Tap Room and the Pub on each day in the interest of menu printing, button making, transfers, etc. Technically the Oud Bruin is the monthly offering, but we will be selling it at the Pub as well (even though most other Monthly Releases are Tap Room only). Please let a manager know if you have any questions!
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
Specular Reflections / Belgian-style Dubbel Ale
Fall Amusement / Block 15 Saison Blended with de Garde Spontaneous Ale
EVENTS
BLOCKOUT = tap takeover
**Be sure to share/like the Facebook events to spread the word to your friends!
Thurs 9/5 - Co-op North Store Parking Lot Truck Sale @ the North Co-op / 4pm-7pm
Sun 9/8 - Public Safety Chili Cook-Off @ Philomath Frolic Grounds / 3pm-7pm
THE PEOPLE’S PINT / DINE OUTS
August’s People’s Pint partner is Benton Habitat for Humanity. The designated beer is Fruit Wheat at the Pub and Fresh Flow at the Tap Room.
Starting September 1st, the People’s Pint partner will change to Fresh & Local, First!
NEXT PUB DINE OUT
Check back in next month!
*The Dine Out for Kings Valley Charter School raised $586.77!
NEXT TAP ROOM DINE OUT
Check back in next month!
PUB UPDATES
SEPTEMBER MONTHLY SPECIALS
These will go live next Wednesday, September 4th!
Brewer’s Board / Pork Ciccioli, Willamette Valley Cheese Co. Eola Jack, Pickled Denison Farms Italian Red Peppers, Marcona almonds, hard cider jelly and house sea salt crackers. / $13.49
Chorizo-Sweet Potato Empanadas / 3 hot and flaky empanadas filled with roasted local sweet potatoes, Spanish chorizo and Manchego cheese. Served with habanero sour cream. / $9.99
Alabama Slammer / Barrel-wood smoked dark meat chicken served with house dill pickles and pickled sweet peppers topped with an Alabama-style white BBQ sauce, all on a toasted house baked Texas toast. Served with beer battered fries. Ask your server about side upgrade options. / $14.49
West Coast Philly Burger / Hand spanked Oregon Natural Beef burger seasoned with garlic & Worcestershire, topped with house “cheese wiz” and Denison Farms’ grilled sweet peppers and onions. Served with mayo on a toasted house baked bun. Served with beer battered fries. Ask your server about side upgrade options. / $15.99
Line procedures and photos will be available next week!
BREWER’S PROVISION
Thurs 8/29
Dakota’s Taco Burger