Internal Brewsletter - March 9, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 3/9
Selection Series, Cashmere: Idia Pale Ale// This IPA was brewed exclusively with Cashmere hops from CLS Farms in Moxee, WA. With an unobtrusive grist profile and soft water base as the canvas, this beer is meant for Cashmere’s vibrant notes of canteloupe, peach and lime to shine.
// 7.00% ABV / 16oz can
Alpine Ibex: Maibock // Pouring a brilliant gold, this strong lager has more hop character than traditional bock beers. Bread and honey aromas from Pilsner and Munich malts blend with herbal, woodsy hop notes from Hallertauer Mittelfrüher and Czech Saaz hops. The medium body produces a malty-sweetness, while balanced hoppiness leads into the crisp finish.
// 6.90% ABV / 16oz can
Ocean Man: Baltic Porter // A style originating from lands surrounding the Baltic Sea, Ocean Man is a bold, rich, and highly drinkable ale. Earthy, malty-sweet aromas are on full display, paired with pronounced NOTES of roasted coffee, dried plums, and dark chocolate. Lager yeast cleans the finish to create a decadent beer, as dark as the bottom of the ocean.
// 8.00% ABV / 16oz can
Illuminated: Belgian Style Tripel // Illuminated is brewed with a dynamic array of imported grains, select hops and a classic Belgian yeast strain balancing refined malt notes with a complex but familiar character. In traditional Belgian fashion, our tripel presents rich, sweet flavor, but finishes surprisingly crisp and subtle on the palate.
// 9.00% ABV / 16oz can
King Caspian: Imperial Red Ale // King Caspian is an imperial version of our Ridgeback Red Ale. This Royalty Red Ale offers a beautiful arrangement of bright pine and citrus hop character balanced with complex malt flavors. A crisp, bitter finish transitions to a gentle, lingering sweetness provided by a robust Crystal malt backbone.
// 8.00% ABV / 16oz can
UPCOMING DRAFT ONLY RELEASE
Releasing Friday, 3/9
Common Bond: Idia Pale Ale// A fresh snapshot of our efforts, evolution, with an eye to the future, Common Bond combines elements of our IPA program spanning the past 13 years. Brewed with a 6-pack of classic and new-age hop varietals, Common Bond pops with notes of pine, grapefruit, mango, and resin underscored by a soft grist profile and a crisp, clean finish.
// 7.00% ABV / 16oz can
GENERAL
Starting next Monday (3/14) we are going to be adjusting the 15-minute pre-shift check-in that we have done for the last several months. Moving forward, Laura will be scheduling each person (1) 15-minute “project” shift before a standard serving/hosting/food-running shift a week. Below is a breakdown on expectations for this adjusted check-in:
This time is expected to be spent reviewing and refreshing yourself on the content from the most recent Brewsletter, completing the Read & Sign, and checking your informational whiteboard in the breakroom for updates.
Once you are caught up on all of the pieces downstairs, you will head upstairs to gather info on soups, specials, 86’d items, new beers (continuing to taste beers each shift) and any other shift relevant info. At this point, you’ll also check-in with the manager on duty before phasing into your section or replacing another person on the floor.
It is incredibly important to be up to date on all of your info before your shift starts. Wow our guests with all of the knowledge that you just picked up before your shift!
This is a required pre-shift check in so it will be treated like a regular shift in that you must be on time. If you swap shifts with a co-worker, you will still have the 15-minute project shift on your schedule and will need to check in with Laura to make sure she can move it to another shift.
On any other day that you are not scheduled for this 15-minute project shift, we will still need to allot time after clocking in to gather info on soups, specials, 86’d items, new beers (with time to taste and evaluate) and any other shift relevant info. You can clock in up to 10 minutes before your scheduled start time to gather this information.
Thank you all for your hard work and dedication when it comes to learning and staying up to date! If you have any questions, please feel free to check in with a FOH manager!
We have a couple of managers up for review! Please take the time to fill out the attached review form for both Laura and Elise. Your feedback is incredibly helpful and valuable! https://block15.wufoo.com/forms/k15l9tcs0acb9t0/
NEW MENU ITEMS
The El Padrino sandwich will be replacing meatloaf at both locations on 3/9!
The El Padrino-Pepper Tree Sausage House chorizo, aleppo & lime roasted sweet potatoes, mild cilantro-jalapeno mayo, greens, house pickled jalapenos and melted provolone cheese on our fresh baked ciabatta!
EVENTS
Block 15 is participating in a fun “Carbon Friendly Transportation Challenge” put on by the Corvallis Environmental Center to promote healthy and environmentally friendly ways to get around town! This event started Friday, March 4th and will run through Saturday, April 30th. Anyone who comes to either Block 15 location in a carbon friendly way will receive 10% off of their tab (food, drinks, to-go beer, but no merchandise). For more specific details on the challenge and how/when to apply the discount, see the info below! Info on the discount button was sent out via HotSchedules last week, so refer to that message for discount info.
Corvallis Environmental Center Info:
“We have launched the CEC Carbon Friendly Transportation Challenge - an online “virtual community race” to try and log 10,000 miles of carbon friendly transportation as a community.
The goals?
- Help people feel like they can actually start doing something about climate change
- Help people see they’re not alone in their actions or concerns.
- Make it fun. We all need a bit of hope and levity right now.
Anyone can join the challenge from anywhere from now until April 30th.
Participants download the Atlas Go App and are able to:
- Track their bike rides, walks, carpools, and public transportation use.
- Post photos of their activities.
- Share their progress within Atlas Go and on social media.
- Keep an eye on the leaderboards for participants and teams who log the most miles.
We currently have 70 participants and have already moved over 1600 miles in under a month!
https://dash.atlasgo.org/challenges/61df609a8f20da059047f4ad”
From April 1st to April 30th, we will also be challenging our employees to see who can get the most miles with a fun and exciting prize at the end! More info on this internal challenge as we get closer!
SUNDAY CROWLER SALE
The Prophecies and Selection Series, Chinook
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Make sure when we are checking in on tables, we slow down, make good eye contact, and engage. Give them a super bomb guest experience. Then hustle when you leave the table.
Once Left Coast Pinot Gris runs out, we will be switching back to Compton.
PUB UPDATES
Bar Updates! This Friday (3/14) we are launching a Mai Tai as part of our transition to spring cocktails. Details are as follows:
Mai Tai - Gold rum (Flor de Cana gold), orange liqueur (Harlequin), lime juice, housemade Macadamia nut orgeat, and a dark rum float (Goslings), topped with a passionfruit & coconut foam.
Orgeat is a french syrup traditionally made with almonds & rose water or orange blossom water. Our Macadamia Orgeat is made with raw macadamia nuts, sugar, orange blossom water, and a little bit of Jamaican rum & almond liqueur.
The foam is made with our whipped cream canisters but is dairy-free. It contains passionfruit puree, simple syrup, egg whites, coconut liqueur, and some water.
In the coming week(s) we will also switch our seasonal lemonade flavor from Cranberry-Ginger to Guava-White Peach (it’s SO good!).
While the Caves space is undergoing intermittent construction, it’s still important to clean and restock those bathrooms. Monday hosts, please make sure this task gets completed as part of your final check-out after you’ve been phased.
If we ever have extra mats hanging around after you’ve laid out all of the standard floor mats, please bring them downstairs to the clean rag storage and neatly tuck them on the bottom shelf. Aramark comes every Friday and will be able to take extras (so that they don’t take up room in the Brewhouse or Mill Room which are shared workspaces).
A new Hoky (floor sweeper) is on order! It will be here soon, then we can lay our dearly departed old Hokey to rest.
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Randy Kelly (Distribution Driver)
Max Reams (Prep Cook)
Thomas Herr (Prep Cook)
Ezra Sutphin (Baker)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
King Caspian // India Red Ale
Selection Series: Cashmere // India Pale Ale
Alpine Ibex // Maibock
Ocean Man // Baltic Porter
Illuminated // Belgian Style Triple
Common Bond // India Pale Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Space Candy // India Pale Ale (Draft only)
Nugg Hugg // India Pale Ale
Mango Song // India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
DINE OUT INFORMATION
The Dine Out was yesterday!