Internal Brewsletter - February 23, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 2/25
Selection Series, Chinook: Inda Pale Ale // This IPA was brewed exclusively with Chinook hops from CLS Farms in Moxee, WA. With an unobtrusive grist profile and soft water base as the canvas, this beer is meant for Chinook’s vibrant notes of candied citrus, pine and light rose to shine.
// 7.00% ABV / 16oz can
Cosmic Cold Brew: Stout Cold Conditioned on Coffee // Boosting this brew deep into space, we partnered with Bespoken Coffee Roasters to wake up our Nebula stout with a 24-hour cold extraction on freshly roasted coffee beans. Cosmic Cold Brew perfectly pairs decadent chocolate and caramel roast character with a rich cup of java.
// 7.00% ABV / 16oz can
GENERAL
Our final Bourbon Month event is this Sunday (2/27) at the Tap Room from 5-8pm. Join us for some rad ice cream selections from Sugar J’s Ice Cream Workshop and some house made brownie sundaes! Oh, and some bourbon of course, cause you can’t have some delicious dessert without some bourbon!
Next Wednesday, March 2nd, we will be changing out our specials at both locations! Keep a lookout in your hotschedules inbox for details on Friday!
CORVALLIS HALF MARATHON & 5K
The Corvallis Half Marathon & 5K is quickly approaching! The 5k and the Half Marathon are both on Saturday, April 9th. Block 15 encourages you to participate! In support of this, we will be covering the whole registration cost of any Block 15 employee who participates.
You must request, and be approved for, that time off of work by March 4th. If you would like to register for one of these runs, please check in with your scheduling manager first. Managers will be giving Kristen a list of all staff members who are approved for that time off. She will then message all approved staff with a code and the web site that will allow you to register for free!
Please note this “offer” is only good for those of you who participate. If you register, but don't participate, you will owe Block 15 the registration fee, so make sure to only sign up if you are committed to running! For event specific information, please visit the Corvallis Half Marathon website. Let Kristen know if you have any questions.
BEER EDUCATION
For those interested in learning more about different beer styles, but don’t feel like sticking your nose in a book, we have a solution! Chris Leguizamon, the Education Program Manager at San Diego’s Pure Project has created a virtual book club that dives into beer styles and history. He has posted chapters from Jeff Alworth’s “Beer Bible” for your viewing and tasting pleasure. Check it out!
TAP ROOM UPDATES
This week we are focusing on table setting awareness! Make sure that we are lining up tables and resetting them properly in between seatings as well as cleaning the floors underneath.
New bathroom speakers and controls coming this week!
Sugar Js Ice Cream Social this Sunday at 5 pm!
Wednesdays at the taproom we will be featuring a new static special for neighborhood night!
Pizza Fritta
A classic style originating from Naples, features hand-formed dough fried to pillowy, crisp perfection before being topped with fresh, local ingredients and finished in the oven. will have 3 variations every week-Classic Pepperoni (house marinara, whole-milk mozzarella & pepperoni) Margherita (Fresh Mozzarella & basil w/ house marinara) and a rotating pie with fun & inspired toppings! Tonight I am calling The Smokeshow- House marinara, smoked gouda and mozzarella cheese, chorizo & smoked chili remoulade. The pizzas are about 9 inches and fit right on one of our round artisan plates.
Remember to waste log every time! If you see mistake food or drinks, don’t assume someone else is going to waste it. Communicate with each other to make sure everything is tracked properly
PUB UPDATES
As mentioned in the Focus Points for this week, we should be offering packaged beer to-go to every table that is enjoying a beer in-house. This is a crucial aspect of our steps to great service and should be hit as often as possible. When getting ready to cash out a guest, remember to incorporate packaged beer into your ending special (dessert, coffee, after-dinner cocktail).
STAFF SECTION!
A big thank you to Cody Byers happy 5 years with Block 15!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Cosmic Cold Brew // Stout Cold Conditioned on Coffee
Selection Series: Chinook // India Pale Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Emerging Sunshine // India Pale Ale
Space Candy // India Pale Ale (Draft only)
Nugg Hugg // India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
DINE OUT INFORMATION
The next Dine Out is Tuesday, March 8th. A portion of all food sales from both locations will be donated.
About the dine out partner, Hydrophiles:
Hydrophiles is a Student Organization at Oregon State University. The organization's objective focuses on providing a forum for academic, professional, and social interaction among students, faculty, and other members of the Oregon State University community who share a common interest in all areas of water resources and hydrology, including science, policy, and engineering.