Internal Brewsletter - January 19, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 1/21
Dab Lab: Citra // ¢itra is a single-hop exploration of one of the most sought-after varietals in the world. Featuring Citra hops from BT Loftus Ranches, this beer has luscious, citrus hop character, paired with distinctive and intense tropical aromatics. An undeniable and unmistakable Dab Lab.
// 7.30% ABV / 16 oz can
Releasing Friday, 1/21
Consortium: Nectaron Citra // Consortium partners two hop varieties to create a special sensory experience that showcases the special pairing. Each hop is thoughtfully selected for both it’s individual characteristics and how it blends with a partner hop. Consortium unites citrusy, floral notes of Citra with the bold, tropical character of Nectaron. The complimentary hop-forward profile is then balanced out with flaked oats for a silky mouthfeel and satisfying finish.
// 6.80% ABV / 16 oz can
UPCOMING DRAFT RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 1/21
Future Focus // Brewed with an eye on tomorrow, Future Focus is an experimental IPA that utilizes an innovative, new yeast strain from Oregon-based Imperial Yeast. Light on bitterness, but big on body, this beer delivers robust fruit-forward notes from Citra, Rakau and Talus hops with a clean finish. The future starts now!
// 7.10% ABV / DRAFT
SUNDAY CROWLER SALE
This week will be Alpha!
GENERAL
Periodically the Employee Handbook needs to get some updates as things change in the restaurant. Here is a link to the most up-to-date version that goes into effect today, January 19th. All additions are noted in Red print.
The most significant change focuses on Dress Code:
Over the past couple of months, some thought has gone into an update of the employee dress code. Our goal in the update is to allow employees to be more authentic in representing who they are while also acting in a professional manner that positively represents Block 15. It was also realized that the old dress code structure had a lot of negatives. There is a lot of flexibility in this language to allow each and every one of you to be and look like individuals while at work.
The goal of Block 15’s dress code is to promote a professional appearance that represents the Block 15 brand and standard of excellence. Individualism is an important aspect of the Block 15 culture, and we encourage stylistic expression within a set of guidelines designed to present a polished, professional team, with each member remaining easily identifiable as employees of the company.
Employee attire must be properly well-fitting, presentable, professional, family-friendly, & clean. Also, clothing must be free of prominent logos from other brands. Any questions of following the above are reviewed by the FOH manager on duty.
A Block 15 logo or graphic must be prominently displayed on top/outer layers of clothing. Those items can include buttons, apron, shirt, sweatshirt, hat or other Block 15 branded items.
Some positions may have more specific restrictions intended to protect the employee from potential job-related hazards.
Our marketing team is going to work on expanding options (patches, pins, etc) to allow employees to wear additional and different items to meet this dress code. If you have any questions or need clarity, please chat with a manager.
Other topics that also were updated:
Employee food discounts are now allowed to be applied for take-out/to go food.
A section was added regarding employee behavior when off the clock.
Tip policy was updated to reflect the transition to Tip Pooling for FOH employees.
Some notes on employee safety and on the job injuries
Clarifying details on acceptable parking locations while on shift.
If you have any questions about these updates, please reach out to your manager, or Ian.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Jameson and the Giant Peach will be launching on Friday as our new cocktail! It’s delicious…
Starting next week, every Wednesday will be Neighborhood Night at the Taproom! This is basically a Southtown appreciation night for anyone who lives South of the bridge. Any guest who mentions it to an employee will receive 20% off of anything consumed in-house. Because we want the locals to come out and enjoy our space, this discount does not apply to anything To Go(Packaged Beer, Merch, To Go Food). It’s gonna be rad!
PUB UPDATES
We are getting a couple of signs for the Brewer’s Bar and Rail made to help guide our guests to order at the bar when they are ready, however, we also want to be aware of offering great service and hospitality to these areas. If you direct someone towards the Brewer’s Bar or Rail, or happen to walk by a guest and see that they do not have menus or a beverage, please check in with them to see if they have been helped. We all know that sometimes signs can be missed, or folks can forget where they are supposed to order.
Moving forward, guests dining in the tent should always have a server, or someone able to serve them (sometimes this can be the Float helping to start or close out some tables). If you have a party that would like to sit in the tent, but you do not have a server in that section, feel free to say something along the lines of “I’m sorry, at this moment I don’t have a server in that section, but let me check in with my manager to get someone out there for you.” We can then put them on a small five-minute wait while we move some sections around.
We are going to offer a Rosemary & Orange Old Fashioned to pair with the special Pot Pie this weekend! Please let folks know about this cocktail when giving the specials spiel.
NEW STAFF!
Check back next week!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Dab Lab: Citra // India Pale Ale
Consortium: Nectaron Citra // India Pale Ale
Future Focus // India Pale Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Super Nebula // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs
Super Nebula: Breakfast with George // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs
Super Nebula: Double Chocolate Orange // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Dark Chocolate and Orange Peel
Sticky Hands Tropical Slam // India Pale Ale
Kriek // Oud Bruin Ale Spontaneously Fermented in Bourbon Barrels with Cherries
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
DINE OUT INFORMATION
Dine out will be February 8th!