Internal Brewsletter - April 28, 2021
MARKETING UPDATES
BOARD SHORTS, NEXT SET IPA & COMMEMORATIVE PIN
This Friday, we are releasing our very special Board Shorts, Next Set IPA. Brewed in memory of our dear friend Seth, this revised recipe is one that we feel he would have loved…tropical, citrus and full of personality!
We are also selling special enamel pins of Seth’s shorts from the can art to recognize Brain Tumor Awareness Month in May. Pins will be available for purchase at both locations for $5. A portion of Board Shorts, Next Set beer sales, and 100% of pin sales will be donated to the OHSU Brain Institute in Seth’s honor to help find a cure for brain cancer.
STICKY HANDS, CROSBY CUTS
Also releasing this Friday is a unique varietal of Sticky Hands - Crosby Cuts was brewed with hops sourced specifically from Crosby Farms, located near Woodburn, to coincide with the grand opening of their outdoor beer garden, Topwire. Sticky Hands, Crosby Cuts will be available exclusively at both Block 15 locations and Topwire this weekend before hitting distro next week.
BEER SCHOOL
School is in session! Our beer education programming started up this week, and we’re excited to get everyone on board. Every Block 15 team member will be participating in this program that will teach you about our history and beer knowledge. Your managers will be sharing what courses you are eligible for, and you’ll all be taking brewery tours…so get ready to get educated!
Here is the Informational Packet for your reference!
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, 5/1
Board Shorts, Next Set // IPA // Brewed in memory of our dear friend and original bar manager, Seth. Next Set represents his bright and easy-going spirit, like rocking a pair of colorful board shorts and drinking a summer IPA that captures the taste of the season with notes of tropical and citrus fruits. A portion of beer sales will be donated in his honor to the OHSU Brain Institute to aid in the discovery of treatments and eventual cure for brain cancer. // 6.5% ABV // $4.25/16oz Can, plus deposit
Sticky Hands, Crosby Cuts // Hop Experience Ale // Featuring hop varietals grown at nearby Crosby farms, Strata, Amarillo, and Comet hops pair together to deliver this dank, citrusy ale that is allowed to shine by lightening the body of our base sticky hands recipe with Pilsner malts. A true representation of the best of the Pacific Northwest. // 8.1% ABV // $4.50/16oz Can, plus deposit
ESB // Extra Special Bitter // True to the tradition of English pub beers, this classic style balances complex malt notes of toasted nuts, caramel, and honey with gentle hop bitterness. // 5.5% ABV // $2.75/16oz Can, plus deposit
Golden Canary 2021 // Blend of Golden Wild Ales // Foeder conditioned blend of golden wild ales offering a bready malt base, bright acidity, earthy funk, and a touch of barrel character. // 7% ABV // $11.50/500mL Bottle, plus deposit
PUB UPDATES
The break room is getting a little crowded with excess shoes and belongings. Please pick a cubby for your shoes, or take them home if you don't prefer to leave them here (same goes with water bottles, tupperware, clothing, etc.) Anything that is left after two weeks will get placed in a box for a final chance to be claimed before they get donated. If you are having trouble finding a cubby or storage space, please feel free to check in with a manager! Thank you all for helping to keep this a clean and comfortable space!
Cocktail flasks will soon move to being filled to order (meaning we won't have back-ups living in the bottle cooler). With this shift, we will also be able to offer our standard Margarita to-go again. Hooray!
When hosting, please disable the table map for the time being. It seems to be one of the reasons why the WatlistMe app is slowing down. We've reached out to the folks at WaitlistMe to see if they have a solution, but this should help the app to move a little faster on the Host iPad.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
The grass pavers at the north end of the patio are looking good, so hopefully those should be in action soon! We’ll keep you updated!
With the warmer weather the Patio does end up getting a little warm with the vinyl windows and wings up - just an FYI we will be removing these once the weather is more consistently nice, so you can communicate that to customers.
It has been added to the kitchen closing list as well, but keep an eye on the sieve that goes into the floor drain. If you notice it getting clogged up, try to clean it out so the drain doesn’t overflow! This will be especially important on busy days when we’re running a lot of loads of dishes.
STAFF UPDATES
WELCOME!!
A big welcome to our newest staffers:
Jenna Henry - Server
Joshua Gallegos - Line Cook
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congrats to Sam H., who is our newest Lead Server! Go Sam!!! #yourock
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 5/1 - Board Shorts, Next Set / Sticky Hands, Crosby Cuts / ESB / Golden Canary 2021
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!
Fresh Flow // IPA
Helles Bock // Strong Lager
Cassidy // Wild Ale with Flowers
The Beer Walker // IPA
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
APRIL’S PEOPLE’S PINT
Sick Town Derby Dames // Sick Town Derby Dames is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to providing people of the mid-Willamette Valley with the opportunity to participate in roller derby at the amateur level while also experiencing a welcoming, strengthening, and accepting environment for self-improvement. Sick Town is committed to supporting the surrounding community through active participation in local events, volunteering, and charities.
*Gloria is still the beer of choice in April for the People’s Pint!
DINE OUT INFORMATION
We’re taking a break from Dine Outs this month, so check back in June!
