Internal Brewsletter - August 18, 2021
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 8/20
The DAB Lab, Desert High // IPA // DAB LAB Desert High was brewed with the high desert in mind, features a base of central Oregon Mecca-Grade Malt combined with progressive hopping techniques. A dizzying blend of hop varieties and products - including co2 extractions, lupulin powder, and traditional hops - contribute vibrant notes of tropical fruit, citrus, white wine grapes, and dank herbs. // 6.75% ABV /16oz Can
Bloktoberfest // Märzen Lager // Bavarian-style amber lager, brewed with with German malts and delicate noble hops. Cool fermentation and extended cold conditioning smooths out this balanced lager with a round finish. // 5.5% ABV // $2.75 / 16oz Can, plus deposit
Consortium // IPA // Consortium partners two hop varieties with the goal of creating a new sensory experience. Each hop is thoughtfully selected for both it’s individual characteristics and how it blends with a partner hop. Consortium unites a duo of bold, fruity hops in Simcoe and Citra, providing complex hop notes of stone fruit, citrus zest, currant and pine are balanced by flaked oats for a silky mouthfeel. // 6.8% ABV /16oz Can
Blacklight // Schwarzbier // Designed in cooperation with OSU’s fermentation science program, this black lager was brewed with specialty dark malts and gently hopped with German hops. Extended cold conditioning rounded out its sharper roast character, producing a smooth and refreshing dark beer offering notes of toasted nuts, dark chocolate, and dried fruit. // 5.25% ABV // $2.75/16oz Can, plus deposit
Great Notion Collab - Punch // Smoothie // From Great Notion, “Block 15 Brewing helped us detain this vibrant lineup, fresh from a produce aisle rumble. Introducing Punch!, a striking smoothie of peach, pineapple, apricot and lime that packs a… well, you know. A wallop. A lollop. The old one-two”. // 6% ABV /16oz Can
GENERAL UPDATES
Have you noticed murals around downtown Corvallis? We have too! If you haven’t, check all these out: Corvallis Murals & Mural Map Https://corvallismurals.com
Block 15 is soliciting ideas from you…yes YOU…for mural to be placed in the alley outside of the pub. If you are interested in submitting an idea, then please send the following details:
Theme/content:
Artistic Style: (Like these or other ways of describing your thoughts: https://simplicable.com/new/art-styles)
Nick and Kristen would like the final product to not include anything political, be positive/uplifting, and origonal/different from the other images in the collection throughout Corvallis. It does not need to be about or include any references to beer/ingredients.
If you are inspired to submit an idea, please send the above content to Alicia (alicia@block15.com) by the end of the day on Sunday, August 22nd. (Heuchert added if questions arise)
EVENTS
Corvallis Beer Week
Due to the rising number of positive cases in Benton County and beyond, we have decided to cancel our upcoming Corvallis Beer Week event, scheduled for Tuesday, August 24th. Our original plan was to hold an event at our Caves Public House location, but for the safety of our staff and community we have decided to hold off until next year.
Septembeerfest
Septembeerfest is a “go”! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 28th at Avery Park. Block 15 beers will be pouring at the event, and we will begin staffing for the event shortly. All Block 15 volunteers must be fully vaccinated in order to participate in pouring.
Bloktoberfest 2021
We know some staff have been receiving questions regarding the status for Bloktoberfest 2021. We are currently working through the plans for this year’s event, taking into consideration the current COVID situation. Stay tuned for more details.
PUB UPDATES
We are on our last few bottles of the Anne Amie Rosé and will be replacing it with a rosé (made with Pinot Noir and Syrah grapes) from Sweet Cheeks Winery out of Eugene. Once we officially break into these bottles, we will update the Pre-Shift Check-In boards, but in the meantime please read the blurb below to learn more about the tasting notes for this new selection! As we launch this new product, please feel free to ask the bartender for a sample to familiarize yourself.
“This lively Dry Rose (Dry Rose is the name of the wine) is bursting with bright notes of honeydew, raspberry and grapefruit, finishing with a distinct minerality on the palate.”
Elise made a lovely new home for our ketchup pump by the back server station, so please feel free to snag sides of ketchup there rather than from the line. The ketchup needs to be refrigerated overnight and can be stashed in the soup station fridge (but please remember to bring it out each morning as well). The pump itself will need to be hand washed four times a week as part of server closing duties (nights of the week will be designated on the closing list, so please double check your lists).
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We have an awesome new standing bench over on the parking lot side of the building. Sean is doing some last minute repairs on it but once it is back in place, let’s make sure to keep it clean and wiped down throughout the shift just like any other table.
With the new QR codes, there is the occasional Pre-Authorized check that has not been closed out at the end of the night. We need to make sure that we are closing every check before running your report for the day. Sometimes, these checks are a little difficult to close out so Sean has made a SOP for troubleshooting these checks that lives on the breakroom table and in the bar binder. There is also information on there about Keg sales/returns since we have some new staff and our procedures have changed slightly. Please read and sign this before your next shift so we can all be on the same page. Thanks!
STAFF UPDATES
Welcome the newest members to the team - Scott S - Dishwasher, and Bryce B - Brewer
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
8/20 - Consortium // IPA
8/20 - Bloktoberfest // Märzen Lager
8/20 - Blacklight // Schwarzbier
8/20 - The Dab Lab, Desert High // IPA
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Highland Hymn // Scottish Ale
Sticky Hands, Marmalade // IPA
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
AUGUST PEOPLE’S PINT
Albany VFW Post 584 // The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 584 is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.
*Gloria is still the beer of choice in August for the People’s Pint!
DINE OUT INFORMATION
Tuesday, August 17th // Jackson Street Youth Services // Jackson Street gives youth a safe place to live and resources that get them on the road to a better life. Founded to fill a gap in local support services for housing homeless youth, we serve Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties and rely on donations and partnerships from throughout the region to give youth in crisis a stable future.
