Internal Brewsletter - January 11, 2023
GENERAL
The Taproom still has 3 cases of old label Fluffhead! Come buy them!!
UPCOMING PACKAGED BEER RELEASES - CANS
Releasing Friday
Super Fly Rye // Pull up a barstool and take a trip down memory lane with this nostalgic throwback RyePA. Amber hued with the gentle spice of rye malt, sappy hop resin, and zesty orange aromas. // 7.00% ABV
Takeaways: A Block 15 classic reimagined. We mined our archived brewsheets and made a few tweaks to modernize this recipe, resulting in a delightfully old-school throwback, made with our current techniques.
Tasting Notes: Orange Marmalade. Peppercorn. Dad Pants.
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Super Fly Rye // Rye IPA
Block Water! See below
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Scientifical // IPA
Blue Truck // American Premium Lager
Love Potion #9 // Stout with Cocoa nibs, raspberries, and natural flavors
Hyland Hymn // Scotch Ale
Ice Knife // IPA
Sticky Hands: The Kine // Imperial IPA
CROWLER/PACKAGE SALE
Crowler Sale - Crisp Start
BEER EDUCATION
Weekly Tastings of new releases and some classics is continuing:
Tuesdays at 2pm at the Taproom
Thursdays at 11am at the Pub
Beer 101
Let’s Learn About Rye IPAs
Rye IPA is a style of rye beer with a strong hoppy character, comparable to India pale ale. In this beer style, substituting malted rye grains for a portion of barley in the mash ingredients adds a tangy or spicy character to the beer.
Further Reading:
https://www.bjcp.org/style/2015/21/21B/specialty-ipa-rye-ipa/
https://beerandbrewing.com/make-your-best-rye-ipa-beer-recipe/
PUB UPDATES
We are slowly phasing out Cherry Sublime cider cans (there is a number in the POS system) and will replace it with Crimson Bliss which is a cranberry and black currant cider.
Sparkle Motion (Bubbles, Aperol, blood orange, lemon, simple and soda water) will be returning this Friday! Currant Mood is also slowly being phased out and will be replaced in the coming weeks once we run through ingredients. This will be part of a winter cocktail transition, so keep your eyes peeled for more changes!
New Menu Items today (1/11)
Alabama Slammer (Replaces Fried Chicken Sandwich) House smoked & pulled chicken, Alabama style white BBQ sauce and house pickled cucumbers & peppers on a toasted brioche bun. $17.99
Magic Mushrooms (Replaces jerk nuts) Local mushrooms stuffed with Pepper Tree Chicago style sausage, cream cheese, and a three cheese blend. Topped with toasted bread crumbs and parsley, served bubbling hot. $13.99
TAP ROOM UPDATES
The ropes entering the brewery should always be connected unless walking through. For the safety of our guests and employees, it is imperative that we close these off behind us.
Once we are out of Back Porch Lemonade, that will be it for the year. But we have some super tasty cocktails coming up for Bourbon Month!
CAVES UPDATES
Our first week of Gather Hour went super well! Keep spreading the word and prepare to be busy!
We’re bringing back the Foreland Dortmunder Export this week, along with a new version of the Alesmith Speedway Imperial Stout- Hawaiian Edition! This is their base Speedway Stout with Coconut, Coffee, and Vanilla.
We’re also bringing on another kegged wine from Block 15 Cellars- Bleeding Heart. Look forward to getting all the details of this wine before your shift!
Please continue to solicit feedback on both our food and beverage menus from our guests! This allows us to carefully look at our offerings and improve them as necessary.
Thank you for all your hard work- especially during our busy brunches this past week!
Due to the size of our kitchen, we do not accept reservations for more than 8 people. Grab a manager if you need help with this verbiage when speaking with customers.
We’ll be interviewing for another bartender (a current server who would like bartending shifts) this week- keep your eye on HotSchedules for details.
We will be open on Tuesday, Valentine’s Day- look forward to a couple specials!
We’ll also be hosting a Bourbon Dinner in February, as part of Caves’ contribution to Bourbon Month! This will land on 2/19 and will be courses specifically paired with bourbon forward cocktails, beers, etc! We’ll sell tickets for this dinner- check back for more info.
MARKETING
We’ve brewed a new beverage for Dry January! Introducing Block Water, featuring Citra and Ashwagandha, this sparkling hop water is refreshing and hydrating with some health benefits! Ashwagandha is a shrub that has shown some health benefits, such as mood-boosting and reducing stress and anxiety.
EVENTS
Bourbon Month
Have you checked out the Bourbon Month HUB?
Please encourage guests to sign up for our newsletter if they’d like to participate in some of the more limited-ticket events
Bourbon Month Brunch lottery opens next week 1/16
We’re doing a giveaway on social media for 2 tickets + food/bevs, which opened 1/11 and closes 1/13 at 12pm
Lottery closes on 1/20. Selections and notification on 1/23.
Goody will be teaching classes (each FOH person will be scheduled for a meeting) on all things bourbon and Bourbon Month to get you all prepared to have a fun, busy, and kickass February.
HIGH FIVE SECTION
Madi Briese - For coming in, even on her days off, to make sure everyone has the tools they need for the restaurant to run smoothly. Thank you for the long days you put in, we appreciate your hard work!
Sean Jolly - For doing the absolute most to make the taproom a great place to work, AND to visit!
Wyatt Laramee - For always being eager to help FOH with cleaning and projects, is always a pleasure to work with. Thank you Wyatt!
Alex Goodwin - For dealing with the tough times with a smile and positive vibe
Elise Pietromonaco - Elise slings bevs with focus and precision. She’s super friendly to customers, too!
STAFF SECTION!
Check back next week
SAFETY TIPS
According to a 2022 health article, workplace injuries occur every 7 seconds and the top three culprits are overexertion, injuries resulting from objects and equipment and slips, trips and falls. To avoid this please make sure to slow down and wear your non-slip shoes while at work.
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
Check back next month!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
FEEDBACK
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