Internal Brewsletter - August 24, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 8/26
Sticky Hands, Fruit Cup: Double India Pale Ale// Occasionally, our brewers combine our base Sticky Hands recipe with innovative techniques and hops sourced from around the world in order to create a unique variation of our Hop Experience Ale. Sticky Hands Fruit cup features a medley of hops presenting fruit flavors reminiscent of pineapple, tangerine, blueberry, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.// 8.10% ABV
Takeaways: A bright, fruity entry into the pantheon of Sticky Hands variants.
Bloktoberfest: Marzen Lager// Bavarian-style amber lager, brewed with German malts and delicate noble hops. Cool fermentation and extended cold conditioning smooth out this balanced lager with a round finish.// 5.50% ABV
Takeaways: Brewed with Local Linc Malt barley, our commitment to brewing sustainably through all of our lagers.
Turbulent Consequence, Action & Consequence: Spontaneously Fermented // Brewed in collaboration with our good friends at New Avenues for Youth, Action and Consequence was fermented in neutral oak barrels, aged for one year in forty-year-old oloroso sherry barrels, another year on stainless steel, and finally six months in this bottle. A testament to the benefit that comes with age, this beer proves that a little love goes a long way. Bottled in March 2022 - Will evolve with age. // 6.00% ABV
Takeaways: Brewed in collaboration with New Avenues for Youth, an organization that helps at risk youth in Portland. To be sold at their auction in August to directly help struggling kids in our own state.
BEER EDUCATION
Head to the Downtown Pub or the Tap Room for a tasting with the brewers!
Tuesday: Downtown Pub
Thursday: Tap Room
GENERAL
Here is a quick reminder of our Dress Code policy. Make sure we are showing up to our shifts looking professional, put together, and ready to work (not looking like we came from the gym or other casual activity). You’re all beautiful and have great style!
DRESS CODE
The goal of Block 15’s dress code is to promote a professional appearance that represents the Block15 brand and standard of excellence. Individualism is an important aspect of the Block 15 culture, and we encourage stylistic expression within a set of guidelines designed to present a polished, professional team, with each member remaining easily identifiable as employees of the company.
● Employee attire must be properly well-fitting, presentable, professional, family-friendly, & clean. Also, clothing must be free of prominent logos from other brands. Any questions of following the above are reviewed by the FOH manager on duty.
● A Block 15 logo or graphic must be prominently displayed on top/outer layers of clothing. Those items can include buttons, apron, shirt, sweatshirt, hat or other Block 15 branded items.
● Some positions may have more specific restrictions intended to protect the employee from potential job-related hazards.
MENU UPDATE
Mixed Berry Pavlova-House baked meringue shell served with lemon curd, mixed Willamette Valley berries, and freshly whipped cream. $8
Pavlova is a dessert consisting of a meringue base or shell filled with whipped cream and fruit. Ours has the addition of fresh lemon curd, which is a sweet and tart thickened sauce or preserves made from lemons, sugar, butter, and eggs.
Our pavlova is gluten-free!
A meringue is made from whipped egg whites and sugar that is formed into a shell and baked until just crisp. It should have a light and crisp exterior with a slightly gooey, marshmallowy center.
These photos feature just strawberries because that is all I had at testing! Ours will be a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
PUB UPDATES
As mentioned on the Read & Sign and FOH focus point this week–we are aiming to be extra mindful of the times that we are behind the bar. Help is always, always appreciated, but it is a tight and fast paced working area that can get crowded quickly. We absolutely appreciate and welcome all of the help and teamwork, and just want to make being behind the bar smooth for everyone! Below are a couple of key takeaways:
When coming behind the bar, please be mindful of how many other people are currently working behind the bar. If there are two people in the beer pouring area, it becomes very tight and hard to move around with a third. Focusing on helping folks in the BZero area is a great way to help out if it looks like they haven’t been greeted yet.
If you see a bartender talking to a guest, please wait until they are done (or gently get their attention if it’s urgent) before passing along info or asking a question. We want to be respectful of our interactions with guests at the bar.
If you are clocking in, working on a beer restock, or popping in at the end of the bar, please tuck to one side of the bar. Often, folks will need to get down to the BZero/B1 area to help take care of guests and may struggle to get to that end if the aisle is clogged up.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We are focusing on brewery safety this week. Make sure that we are not walking through the brewery when they are actively brewing unless you have gotten the OK from a brewer.
Next Tuesday, August 30th, we will be holding an event at the Tap Room for the Corvallis Young Professionals Association. 25% of all beer sales for the day will be donated to Jackson Street Youth Services. Come show your love and support for this awesome cause!
HIGH FIVE SECTION (NEW SECTION)
Folks! This is a new section to give your coworkers some kudos! Nominate your coworker on this Wufoo form (below), and we’ll give them a big high five for their hard work and the positive vibes they bring to the team!
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!
Zachary Horowitz (BOH)
Kelsea De Filippis - Marketing + Creative Manager
Patrick Morris - Caves Head Chef
Alicia Allen - Caves GM
Liz Smith - Caves AGM
Danica Pommerenk - Lead Server
Preslee Redfield - Lead Server
Ann Loreng - Lead Server
Kira Sciarrotta - Lead Server
Travis Smith- Lead Line Cook
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Fresh Catch// India Pale Ale
Dark Matter// Chocolate Porter
Flicker// India Pale Ale
The DAB Lab: Double Dab// India Pale Ale
The DAB Lab: Norther Lights// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
Check back in November!
DINE OUT
Mary’s Peak Search and Rescue
September 13th
Mary’s Peak Search and Rescue Inc. (MPSAR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated with the state of Oregon. MPSAR provides search and rescue assistance for people who are lost out of doors. Specifically providing assistance to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and other official agencies in charge of search and rescue missions throughout Oregon.