Internal Brewsletter - September 29, 2021
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 10/1
Skagit Valley Amber // AMBER ALE // By pushing malting technology and barley varietals to their limits, Skagit Valley Malting has worked with us to develop a malt-showcasing amber ale. Built on a base of Pilot Ale, Wintmalt Pilsner, and Triticale (a wheat/rye hybrid) malts along with experimental molasses and Extra Dark Munich, this amber provides gentle sweetness, subtle spice, and a finish that will leave you wanting more. Malt matters. // 5.50% ABV /16oz Can
TC, Noble Rot // SPONTANEOUSLY FERMENTED ALE // Turbulent Consequence, Noble Rot blends barrels matured from one to three years in our wild cellar, including secondary fermentation on Viognier noble rot grapes in Florio Marsala Barrels. // 6.70% ABV /500mL Bottle
GENERAL
The online ordering system is currently having a struggle accepting gift cards, so a banner has been added to the top of the screen stating that effect. Toast is aware of the issue, and is working to correct it. Guests wishing to use a gift card will likely call in an order over the phone and pay on site, or they may enter a credit card online and then want to change their form of payment when they arrive to pick up their order. Please help folks to the best of your ability through this.
COMMONPLACE FARM
We have started a relationship with a local farm called Commonplace Farm! They are a family owned farm located here in Corvallis that produces lettuces, other greens and microgreens! We have begun using their spicy microgreens on our Mesa Salad and starting next week we will transition from GTF salad greens to their seasonal mesclun mix!
For more information about Commonplace Farm, check out it out here.
PUB UPDATES
This Friday (10/1) we will be replacing the Mojito with our Pollinator which is a variation of the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail (gin, honey simple and lemon juice). The Pollinator will feature Crater Lake Gin, house made sage-ginger-honey simple syrup and lemon juice served up.
We have taken down the direction signs for the stairs so that employees and guests can use whichever set of stairs they want rather than a designated staircase.
We are looking to add another Server to our mix from our current pool of Hosts/Food Runners. If you are interested in becoming a Server, please send Goody a message on HotSchedules expressing your interest by end of day (11PM) Monday, October 4th. She will reach out to schedule a time to interview for the position. For a description of expected job duties, see below. We look forward to adding some rad faces to the serving team!
Have on you at all times a valid alcohol server permit.
Greet customers as they enter the building.
Greet the customer when you arrive to the table and inform them of any specials
for the day.
Accurately take food and beverage orders; be able to make suggestions and
answer questions about the menus.
Accurately enter the order into the POS system.
Pour beverages when necessary.
Offer refills/make sure drinks are full.
Deliver food and make sure guests have what they need throughout the meal.
Keep the table clear of empty dishes as appropriate (‘pre-bus’).
Offer coffee and dessert at the end of the meal. Prepare desserts when
necessary.
Accurately close guest checks/process guest payment using handheld Toast device
Bus and reset the table. Make sure the table and surrounding area is clean and
free of debris.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
After a few technical difficulties, The soda water tap AND the side pull tap are being installed this week! We no longer have Perrier or Q soda. Please check in with a manager for training on cocktail/Gloria pouring procedures.
Some of you have noticed that we have started to rent out taps to people if they need them with their kegs. Right now we are running low on them but we have more on order. Make sure when they are returned that we note in the keg return log that they have also dropped back off a tap. Once they are returned, there is a bin next to the brewers wash sink that they need to be stored so that brewers can wash them and get them back to us.
NEW MENU ITEMS
We are launching our tried and true Meatloaf Sandwich (replacing the tuna melt) AND our advanced SW Salad, now called the Mesa Salad (replacing strawberry fields)
MESA SALAD
Crisp romaine tossed in our spicy tomato ranch and corn & black bean salsa, topped with barrel wood smoked chicken, sliced radishes, queso fresco, avocado crema, fried tortilla strips and Commonplace Farms spicy microgreens.
$14.99
The Mesa Salad will come standard with smoked chicken but of course if someone wants to substitute a different protein, they may. It can be vegetarian with tempeh and GF if the tortilla strips are held.
MEATLOAF SANDWICH
Scratch made pork & beef meatloaf, served with bread and butter pickles, melted Tillamook Swiss cheese, sweet glazed onions, and stone ground mustard aioli on toasted house-baked ciabatta bread.
$15.99
STAFF UPDATES
Please share some feedback in preparation for Manager reviews! We are currently looking for feedback for Sean and Taylor.
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
10/1 - Skagit Valley Amber // AMBER ALE //
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
College // Cream Ale
Fresh Pow // India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
OCTOBER PEOPLE’S PINT
CMRU and Corvallis Climbers of Color
CMRU: Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit (CMRU) offers assistance, without charge, for search and rescue in difficult areas and high-angle terrain. Skilled CMRU volunteers with mountaineering experience, trained in the many facets of technical alpine search and rescue, are available around the clock.
CCOC: Corvallis Climbers of Color (CCOC) is an organization rooted in creating access and community within climbing and the outdoors for BIPOC in Corvallis and the PNW
*Flicker IPA is the beer of choice in October for the People’s Pint!
DINE OUT INFORMATION
Tuesday, October 12th // Adams Parent Association // Adams Parent Association (APA) exists to promote mutual understanding between parents and staff, provide good will between the school and the community, provide volunteers for Adams programs and activities, and to provide extra funds in support of Adams Elementary goals and objectives.
