Internal Brewsletter - June 15, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 6/17
Farmhand Select: Farmhouse Ale// Brewed alongside our friends at Upright Brewing, this farmhouse ale showcases McKenzie hops from nearby Oregon Hop House and a malt bill featuring Francin Pilsner (Trico Farm), Lyon Light Munich (Horlacher Farm) and Oat Pale (Newhouse Farm). These regionally sourced products have created gentle aromas of bartlett pear, kumquat, ginger and clove. This year's entry in a series dedicated to brewing with region as the central focus.// 5.70% ABV
Takeaways:
A killer farmhouse brewed with only regional ingredients and made with our friends at Upright Brewing. Make a saison, then can it. I'm not going to lie, I never get tired of farmhouse ale, especially refreshingly dry farmhouse with pleasant hop bite on a warm summer day. Crushable.
DRAFT ONLY RELEASE
Western Waters: India Pale Ale// Brewed with the good waters of our home state, Oregon, Western Waters is an expression of what clean water sources mean to us. This experimental West Coast IPA was created by adding an enzyme to extract more flavor from the thiols in our hops. Boasting with notes of Orange zest, mango, and cannabis, this IPA delivers some serious hop-driven flavor.
Experimentation is an integral part of the brewing process, and with clean sources, we can push our trials and experimentation. We are always willing to try something new to learn how to make a better product. // 6.90% ABV
Takeaways:
We're trying a new technique for releasing thiols in this one. It'a killer west coast featuring idaho7, ekuanaut incognito, Mosaic and simcoe, but then we're amping up the flavor by releasing those bound thiols during fermentation. Unlike other thiolized beers, we are not using a GMO yeast, but a commercially available enzyme that is used in wine making to get that passionfruit to really pop in sav blanc.
PINK BOOTS CHAPTER - MESSAGE FROM J
Hello!
Are you female-identified and/or non-binary and interested in building community (and your career) in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry?
I'm starting a Corvallis Pink Boots chapter and would love to invite you to a Q&A meet up on Saturday, July 9th in the Tap Room Barrel Room to talk about how membership in Pink Boots can do both.
Some important points:
You must be currently employed in the industry, earning at least 25% of your income from the industry. Don't worry -- Students planning on entering the field are welcome, too.
Any and all positions in the industry are welcome: Production, Packaging, Front of House, Back of House, Design, Ownership, Students, etc.
Pink Boots is more than just beer! It can also include wine, cider, mead, distilling, or any other profession directly related to the alcohol industry.
I'd love to see you all on the 9th to talk about this and all the amazing educational opportunities, scholarships, events, and more that we can participate in as a part of Pink Boots.
Best,
J
Have any questions? Email J at j@block15.com or chat in person!
EVENTS
Ocean Blue & Block 15 Beach Clean Up!
When: June 18th at 10 am
Where: Nye Beach Turn Around (Newport)
Who: You’re invited!
Why: Because we love our ocean!
Come out to the coast on a (hopfeully) Sunny day and make a BIG impact to the land and ocean community! We’ve joined Ocean Blue Projects for The People’s Pint, but we wanted to take it a step further and help raise awareness for microplastics on our shorelines!
HAPPY WORLD’S OCEAN DAY!
You will see these posters at your locations today! This is a good talking point for guests if they ask us what we use! We’re proud to be using non plastic straws at both locations (Agave straws).
PUB UPDATES
We will be switching to the 3 Fools Tempranillo this Friday, June 17th. This will replace the Grenache, and is a nice, light-bodied red that pairs well with all types of dishes. If you are over 21, feel free to check in with a bartender to get a sample of the new wine.
The baskets in the Corral and the hanging baskets above the 100’s are officially on the drip system! Please continue watering the large barrel by the 100’s and the planters on 3rd each morning since these are not on the drip system.
Some helpful tips and tricks for keeping the beer walk-in organized are posted on the outside of the cooler. Please take a look at these tips and let a manager know if you have any questions. One of the most important pieces of information is to keep beer flats each in their own stack (don’t put a Fluffhead flat on top of a stack of Sticky flats) and please do not make mixed flats with single 4-packs that are left over–these singled out 4-packs can live on top of their same stack (2 4-Packs of Fluffhead can be placed on top of the stack of Fluffhead). Thank you for helping to keep our cooler and inventory neat and organized.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We have a new outdoor water station! This should be emptied and brought in every night at close to be refilled in the morning.
We have also brought back the outdoor host stand and bus station. The bus bins should be brought in/sent to the dish pit every night, wipe down the cart, and then collect all the host stuff (Ipads, menus, etc) and put it on the cart inside. Thanks! Hooray for nice weather!
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Micah Johnson (BOH)
Seth Bowman (FOH)
Madeline Fernandez (FOH)
Alana Krupp (BOH)
Olivia Sallee (FOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Farmhand Select// Farmhouse Ale
Western Waters// India Pale Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Tropicolor// India Pale Ale
Animal Cookies// India Pale Ale
The DAB Lab Hop Hash// India Pale Ale
Fresca Pils// Italian Pilsner
THE PEOPLE’S PINT JUNE
A portion of June’s proceeds from The People’s Pint will be donated to the OCEAN BLUE PROJECT. Ocean Blue Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2012 in Newport, Oregon by father and son, Richard and Fleet Arterbury, tribal members of the Choctaw Nation. They are built around one vision: that the world’s ocean, beaches and rivers will once again be pristine, self-sustaining ecosystems where wildlife and human communities can coexist and thrive.
*Gloria is the beer of choice in June for the People’s Pint!
Stay tuned for some fun things coming up that you all can get involved in!