Internal Brewsletter - October 19, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday
Caves Saison// Farmhouse Ale Created for our sister restaurant, CAVES SAISON starts with a base of NW pilsner malts, specialty grains and hops. Using a solera method, a portion of each batch is reserved in large oak foedre before blending in a new batch for furter wild maturation. When peak character is reached we remove a portion for your enjoyment and the process begins again. Always evolving! // 5.80% ABV
Takeaways: The first part of our solera program for Caves Saison, this version is has no wild microbes, but a portion of the batch was moved to oak foeders for maturation.
Tasting Notes: Wildflower Honey. Bartlet Pear. Crisp.
CROWLER SALE
Dark Matter
BEER EDUCATION
Beer tastings have resumed every Tuesday and Thursday!
PUB UPDATES
Now that we have some BEAUTIFUL new dishware in stock, let’s make sure that we are always bringing/offering app plates with sharing dishes. Even if an item is not marked as an app, but is sharable (Hummus, Spinach Dip) please bring plates and offer them to guests. When you come to drop entreés, remember to pre-bus appetizer plates or dishes to clear room for the guest and to keep up on having those dishes in stock.
We have a new hokey! This style works much better than the old one, but still has the potential to break easily, so please be gentle when using it. Now we can sweep up all of those pesky tiny leaves!
TAP ROOM UPDATES
This week is bar customer awareness. Even when we are busy, make sure that we are giving bar customers our undivided attention. They are choosing to sit up front and get that service so let’s blow them away.
With our Daily Specials board gone, It is essential that we are checking the white boards everytime we get to work and make sure that we are super prepared with all the information we need before we talk to our first guest.
HIGH FIVE SECTION
Brana - For giving amazing service to our team and our guests from Burke Gilman Brewing when they were here for our collab! Brana Rocks!
Whomever's Idea it was to put High Fives in the Brewsletter - because this is awesome! We all work incredibly hard for the success of Block 15 and it is amazing to see our team throw out the positive vibes to their teammates! Nice work whoever you are.
The person who’s Idea it was to put High Fives in the Brewsletter: You’re welcome :) - Annonymous
Elise - Oh my, where do I start because she rocks. She always comes to work bringing energy and always crushes any shift she works. She always has her hands full and gives a stellar experience for each customer that she interacts with. Not to mention she is an amazing co-worker to all!
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!
Patrick Burris (BOH)
Zachariah Wichman (FOH)
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!
Figgy Pudding// English Style Barley Wine Matured in Brandy Barrels with Spice
Imagine// Imperial Stout
Imagine Joyus Almond// Belgian Style Imperial Stout with Coconut Flakes, Almonds, and Dark Chocolate
Punch Out and Prost!// Dortmunder
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
November Beer: Ridgeback Red
A portion of November’s proceeds from The People’s Pint will be donated to the CORVALLIS MOUNTAIN RESCUE UNIT. 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.
DINE OUT
Linn Benton Salmon Watch - November 8th
More details to come!