Internal Brewsletter - January 27, 2021
BOURBON MONTH IS (ALMOST) UPON US!
Last week we gave you a basic rundown of Bourbon Month happenings, but this document has a bunch more detailed information on all the things that are going on!!
We really encourage all staff members to familiarize themselves with this document, however Front of House folks should absolutely know the ins and outs of it!
BOURBON MONTH RELEASE BEERS
*These will be releasing on Monday, 2/1 as this is the start of Bourbon Month and we want the beers on first thing!!!
Super Nebula // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs // Each year we mature Super Nebula—an imperial version of our Nebula stout—in unique bourbon barrels, followed by conditioning on cocoa nibs selected to complement that year’s blend. 2021 Super Nebula was matured in Basil Hayden bourbon barrels and then conditioned on direct trade wild harvest heirloom cocoa nibs from Bolivia. // 13.25% ABV
Super Nebula, Breakfast with Hayden // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs // This special variation of Super Nebula was matured in Basil Hayden bourbon barrels and conditioned on direct trade wild heirloom cocoa nibs, maple, and freshly roasted “Flame On” coffee beans, our collaboration roast with Bespoken Coffee Roasters. // 13.25% ABV
Super Nebula, Dulce de Leche // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs // This special variation of Super Nebula was matured in Pedro Ximénez barrels and then conditioned on direct trade heirloom cocoa nibs and silky smooth dulce de leche. // 13.25% ABV
Kriek // Oud Bruin Ale Spontaneously Fermented in Bourbon Barrels with Cherries // Kriek, a Spontaneous Cuvee is created by filling bourbon barrels that once housed Super Nebula with an oud bruin, then spontaneously fermented in our wild cellars. Blended after conditioning for two winters on local Montmorency cherries from The Cherry Country, Kriek marries the extraordinary expression of tart, orchard fruit and a delicate barrel character. // 7% ABV
GENERAL UPDATES
THIS WEEK’S MENU ADVANCEMENT ITEMS
With the superb advancement of the ciabatta for our newly advanced menu items, we are transitioning all ale bread applications to ciabatta! The tuna melt and vegetalian as of Wednesday will be served on our ciabatta! Procedures have been posted in respective kitchens!
A big thing to remember is that the new ciabatta is NOT vegan like the ale bread was. If a guest is looking for a fully vegan sandwich, please offer a burger bun or flatbread and inform the kitchen that it needs to be fully vegan. The vegetalian is next on deck for our advancement team to tackle so this should only be for a short time.
UPCOMING BEER/PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 1/29
Love Potion No. 9 // Chocolate Raspberry Stout // This sweet stout was brewed with a tantalizing blend of specialty dark malts and conditioned on chocolate and a delightfully tart combo of red and black raspberries. A most romantic concoction, Love Potion No. 9 balances rich malt and chocolate flavors with vibrant berry character. // 7% // $4.10/16oz can
Turbulent Consequence, L'Ancienne // Spontaneously Fermented Ale // L’Ancienne, our most mature Turbulent Consequence release to-date, blends stock from barrels aged 36, 48, and up to 60 months old. Turbulent Consequence is brewed using classic lambic methods from the Senne River Valley in Belgium, including a multi-step turbid mash, inoculation with resident flora in our wild cellar’s coolship, and spontaneous fermentation and extended maturation in oak barrels. Mature barrels are then used in various blends throughout the year. // 6.7% // $11.50/500mL bottle
PUB UPDATES
As we move back into the Caves this Friday for Take-Out and Delivery during dinner, it will be incredibly important to keep up our great communication. Whether we are running low on a food item, or packaged beer/cocktail/wine, please remember to communicate these changes with folks at both restaurants.
Delivery Drivers: currently there is a list of duties that Drivers are expected to complete before leaving for the evening. Please continue to check this and fulfill duties at the Pub/check out with the Pub bartender before clocking out. Some duties will shift and change with our new operations, so please refer to this list for those specific changes.
Another note for Drivers: if you are waiting on a delivery to come up, please check in with the Pub to see if they need any assistance (bussing tables, running food, getting folks sat, etc). The Pub bartender and Delivery Lead will each have a walkie-talkie to communicate when your order is up and when they need you back to run the delivery.
The Jungle Bird is fully batched out now (meaning that the backs contain the pineapple and lime juices as well). To make the Jungle Bird now, all you need to do is measure out 5.5oz of mix, pour it over ice into a shaker tin, shake for 10 seconds and strain over ice into a rocks glass. The Whiskey A Goji will be full batched by this Friday as well and the process will be the same as the Jungle Bird, but with 4.25oz. of mix instead.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Just a reminder that starting this Friday the Tap Room will start to open at 11:30am!
We have launched four new cocktails, a few of which coincide with our to-go options and a few of which are perfect for this cool weather! We are now offering the Jungle Bird (served in a 12oz tulip), the Whiskey A Goji (served in a 12oz tulip), a Hot Toddy, and the Hot Currant Mood!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 1/29 - Love Potion #9 // Turbulent Consequence, L’Ancienne
Mon 2/1 - Super Nebula // Super Nebula, Breakfast with Hayden // Super Nebula, Dulce de Leche // Kriek
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Nugg Hugg // IPA
Billy Breathes // Double IPA
BOURBON MONTH BEERS!!!!!
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
FEBRUARY’S PEOPLE’S PINT
Corvallis Environmental Center // The Corvallis Environmental Center is a nonprofit organization that educates, engages, and inspires the community to become a healthy and more sustainable place. Our work focuses on environmental education through nature based learning, local healthy food initiatives, and energy conservation.
