Internal Brewsletter - April 21, 2021
UPCOMING 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, 4/24
Fresca Pils // Italian Pilsner // A crisp, hop-forward Italian- style pilsner brewed with Italian Eraclea Pilsner malt and generously hopped with European Styrian hops, lending zippy notes of citrus, berries, and fresh-cut grass. designed in cooperation with label artist Chris Herbst of Ashland’s Flow Factory NW. // 5.3% ABV // $3.00/16oz Can, plus deposit
GENERAL UPDATES
EMPLOYEE MEALS
Some employee meals have gotten a little out of hand in creativity, which can put a strain on the line when they are busy. In the past we had a rule about food modifications, however with everything going on we have not really enforced it, but now that we’re getting back into a somewhat normal swing of things we need to bring it back up again.
When ordering your employee food, please limit modifications/additions to no more than 4 items without talking to the lead/manager on the line. It takes the kitchen a lot longer to make something with a number of specs because of the amount of focus they need to put into it for accuracy. If you are wanting something super special, please make sure the line has time for it. This applies during your shift as well as after.
Also, please remember that the employee discount is designed to apply to “a standard meal.” To better define that, we as now saying that the item(s) pre-discount must be less than $25.
COMMON BOND
Feel free to grab some more Common Bond (up to a case per person) from the Tap Room to keep your beer fridge stocked and loaded! Just check in with Tap Room FOH staff and they can grab it for you.
MENU UPDATES
PAINTED HILLS BEEF IS BACK!
We have been so happy with the Painted Hills Natural Beef that we have been using for the Caribbean Burger, we have made the decision to switch all of our burgers to it! This switch will happen this week so have a burger and let us know what you think!
NEW FISH & FRY FISH SUPPLIER
We have also switched our seafood supplier to Ocean Beauty seafoods and are receiving a new cod for our fish and fries! It is an arctic NW cod that has a slightly higher fat content then our current offering so it has a silkier, more delicate texture with a clean and slightly sweet flavor. The fish gets processed right on the boat and flash frozen for optimal freshness as well. I have been SO very pleased with our fish and fry quality over the past year, and this new cod is just going to take to 1,000!
SPRING/SUMMER MENU UPGRADE UPDATES
Sarah is starting to put together our new menu through the month of May. Over these next few weeks there will be some items that will be going away as we transition into a slightly smaller, more intentional menu at both locations. This will also give us the ability to run more long form (week or 2) specials and integrate those with programs like the Staff Provisions we did pre-pandemic! This week we finished the Artisan Plate and the Winter Lentil salad for the season, as well as Chips and Salsa downtown.
NEW STRAWS
We have replaced our paper straws with BIODEGRADABLE (**NOT COMPOSTABLE**) agave straws! They are made from the spent agave from tequila distilleries! The straws are much sturdier, and closer to a plastic straw. It is extremely important that these make it into the trash, not the compost or we will get in trouble with Republic Services.
**Here is a quick refresher as to the difference between biodegradable and compostable!
PUB UPDATES
To soften the immediate rush of orders that come in as folks line-up outside the doors before open Friday-Sunday, we are going to shift to being ready to open and seat guests at 11:15. This will help to pace seating and stagger the orders as they come in. Please be sure to complete opening tasks in a timely manner so that we are ready to roll by 11:15.
Please check in with the Host before seating yourself at a table (whether that is outside or inside--Game Room included).
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We have taken the “Add Fried Egg” option off of Toast for ordering, as there isn’t a super easy way for the TR kitchen to whip up a fried egg.
Don’t forget to keep watering that new lawn!! Keep an eye on the actual sod as well, and hand water that if necessary if the sprinkler isn’t hitting it (you’ll be able to notice the more brown parts).
A few seating options have been added in the front part of the outside TR area - we have brought back the barrel furniture in the entryway, and we have put the fireplace benches around as well. The location of these may be fluid for a bit as we figure out the best place for them. Ordering-wise, these locations will order (similar to the outside benches at the Pub) up at the counter. We are strongly discouraging entrée-ordering for these, both to keep the kitchen above water and for a good experience for the customer (eating without a table isn’t so fun/easy).
Hosts - feel free to seat these for folks waiting for a table or for people just wanting a beer and maybe a quick snack. Let them know to order at the counter.
Make sure to take their card and create them a tab with their name and location, i.e. “Paige Blagg - barrel furniture” or “Chris Heuchert - benches.” It doesn’t need to be super specific, just enough for us to know where-ish they are. For the time being lets just keep their cards in the til, since there won’t be a ton in circulation.
These shouldn’t be considered walk-up seating though, they should still check in with a host before being sat! This is important for employees to know as well!
STAFF UPDATES
WELCOME!!
A big welcome to our newest staffers:
Ben Roberts - Dishwasher
Daniel Presley - Line Cook (starting at Tap Room!)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 4/23 - Fresca Pils / Tropic Trip (draft only Pale Ale!)
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!
Golden Canary // Blended Golden Wild Ale
Sticky Hands, Crosby Cuts // Hop Experience Ale
ESB // Extra Special Bitter Ale
Fresh Flow // IPA
Helles Bock // Strong Lager
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
APRIL’S PEOPLE’S PINT
Oregon Brewshed® Alliance // The Oregon Brewshed® Alliance is a statewide coalition of Oregon's craft brewing community and conservationists advocating together for Oregon's forested and wild watersheds, because great beer begins with clean water. The Alliance is an initiative of Oregon Wild, and directly supports the organization's mission to protect and restore Oregon's wildlands, wildlife, and waters as an enduring legacy for future generations.
*Gloria is the beer of choice in April for the People’s Pint!
DINE OUT INFORMATION
Check back in May!
