Internal Brewsletter - June 22, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 6/24
Tropicolor: Hazy India Pale Ale// Capturing the freshest, juiciest hop character from a trifecta of Idaho 7, Sabro and Bru-1 varietals, this Hazy IPA exhibits huge notes of ripe mango and pina colada. soft bodied, with balanced bitterness and a moderate haze, Tropicolor is a highly drinkable IPA with tropical twist.// 6.30% ABV
Takeaways:
We are looking to capture the freshest, juciest character we can from a trifecta of Idaho 7, sabro and bru-1. This is a standard strength hazy ipa that should exhibit huge notes of mango and pina colada.
RETURNING & REVAMPED
Nebula: Oat Stout// This American-Style oat stout was brewed with rolled oats, English Maris Otter, and five different specialy dark malts, imparting rich and roasty notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and caramel that are softened by a smooth body and balanced finish. // 6.00% ABV
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!
PUB UPDATES
AM Hosts - Now that we are finally into some real summer weather, please make sure that the 4 large outdoor planters get watered with ½-¾ of a bucket of water (each) in the morning! These planters are not on the drip system and need to be watered daily to keep them looking beautiful. When watering, gently pour the water over the entire planter to evenly distribute across the soil and help prevent the soil from getting washed out.
We launched a new cocktail on Tuesday–Zigazig Ah! (if you aren’t familiar with the name, go listen to Wannabe by The Spice Girls). It’s a variation on a Mai Tai with a pistachio orgeat and a guava-ginger-lime foam. For bartenders: the build of the cocktail is the same as the previous Mai Tai. Also, the foam can be a little supercharged, so go slowly when finishing the cocktail.
The half umbrella at 605 has been falling over with the wind. Due to 605 being a small table, we are not able to drill a hole through it to hold the umbrella. Please do not bring out the ½ umbrella. This will mean that 605 is not shaded and is fully in the sun, so please make sure that guests are okay with the extra sunshine before seating them there.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
As you have probably noticed, we have all of our new hanging baskets up! All of these are on an automatic drip system and don’t need to be watered. The only 3 that do are the ones hanging out on the front patio area. Hosts, please grab the small ladder from inside and water them with a pitcher once a day.
We are no longer taking any reservations(large or not) on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. We are also switching the email address for parties 12 and up on Mon-Thurs to Taproom@block15 instead of Sean@block15.
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!
Nicole Olarra (FOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Tropicolor// India Pale Ale
Nebula// Oat Stout
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
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!