Internal Brewsletter - May 19, 2021
SATURDAY DRIVE-THRU SALE UPDATE
This week is the last week of our Saturday Drive-Thru Sales! This has been an awesome program for the past year, however with restrictions loosening and people more willing to go out and about, the “contact free” aspect isn’t as necessary anymore. So, we’ll be shifting the two portions of the sale - packaged beer releases and keg/corni sales - a bit as follows:
Packaged Beer will now be releasing on Friday at both locations. Now customers can get beer to-go the same day of draft release, which will be really helpful for FOH staff as we can sell them beer to-go the day they taste it! Contact-free pickup can still be available via Toast online ordering by selecting “Curbside Pick-Up.” We will ensure that the new release buttons will be live and good to go by 8am on Friday mornings for folks to start “pre-ordering.”
Corni and Keg Sales will be done online via our Square store, which will always remain open with standards available all the time. New inventory items will be available in the store by 5pm on Mondays once we know what the weeks inventory looks like. Corni kegs will need to be dropped off by the customer by close of business on Thursday, and will be available to be picked up on Friday between noon and close of business. The main change here is that the filling and pick-up will be on Fridays now (not Saturdays). Kegs can be picked up on Friday between noon and close of business - OLCC paperwork will be filled out at the time of pick-up.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Paige, or direct customer questions to her as well!
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
(Already) Released Tuesday, 5/18
The Beer Walker // IPA // Our longtime friend Gary, also known as “The Beer Walker,” was the first customer through our doors in 2008. a lover of crisp, hoppy beers, Gary often lets us know how he feels about the evolving Ipa. Originally developed with his friend kirk Studach for Gary’s 75th birthday, we once again brewed this IPA to feature crisp malts and generous amounts of Simcoe, Strata, and Centennial hops—and there is certainly no damn lactose, mosaic, or haze in this beer! // 7% ABV // $3.50/16oz Can, plus deposit
Releasing Saturday, 5/22
The London Chronicle // London-Style Porter // This classic London-style porter is the perfect dark beer for a warm spring afternoon, balancing a complex malt profile full of chocolatey, nutty grist character with refreshing drinkability and a crisp, roasty finish. // 5.5% ABV // $2.75/16oz Can, plus deposit
GENERAL UPDATES
Employees post-shift hanging out clarification
Although as of Friday COVID related rules about post-shift socializing will be able to be relaxed, it is important to still remember that customers recognize all of us even when off the clock, therefore we need to maintain a positive image of the company. Hosts may ask a group of employees after a shift to move tables if the location is on a wait and the table is otherwise needed.
Employee Mask Policy Updates
Keep an eye open on either Friday or Monday for details on changes to our employee mask policy
Employee Benefits Change
Pre-COVID, we offered employee sampler trays for $2.50. Since we are no longer doing taster trays, we are now offering 5oz samples for $.50 (max of 5 samples per day, and no duplicates)
PUB UPDATES
Softball season is starting up and Block 15 has continued to partially sponsor the women and men's teams. Part of their sponsorship is two free growler fills per game (or two pitchers after the game, but with current restrictions on large groups, you can expect to see more growler fills). Please use the House Comp button when discounting these. **This will be the same at the Tap Room, too!**
The bench planters outside of Caves should be left outside from now on, and watered when you water the other outdoor planters.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Beginning Monday, the Taproom will be transitioning away from table-side service, and to Toast’s QR code based ordering system. On Saturday morning there will be a staff meeting for FOH staff to learn details and process of the system, but we would like to encourage staff members that visit the TR over the next couple days to give the new system a try. Ask your server for the QR Code, and you will be able to self order. Any feedback on missing or unclear items should be sent to K10 so that things can be updated.
STAFF UPDATES
WELCOME!!
A big welcome to our newest staffers:
Thomas Navin - Brewery Tech
Urdan Jalel - Line Cook
CONGRATS
A big congrats to Taylor K., who is our newest Pub Manager! Go Tay!!!! 🎉
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Tues 5/18 - The Beer Walker
Fri 5/15 - The London Chronicle
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!
Ridgeback Red // Red Ale
Summer Knights // Kölsch
Liberty and Justice for All! // 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 May for the People’s Pint!
DINE OUT INFORMATION
We’re taking a break from Dine Outs this month, so check back in June!
