Internal Brewsletter - April 19th, 2023
UPCOMING PACKAGED BEER RELEASES - cans
RELEASING Saturday 4/22 at the taproom, monday 4/24 at the pub
The Past // Few things stand the test of time as a crisp amber ale. Teaming up with Joel Rea of Corvallis Brewing Supply, we hope to inspire you as he did with generations of Oregon beer lovers. // 5.50% ABV
Takeaways: An inspiration to generations of homebrewers and professionals alike, we worked with Joel on creating subtle umami character in a relatively dry amber to make something unique; drinkable, but with a surprising depth.
Tasting Notes: Roast Bitterness. Caramel. Classic.
The Present // There's no time like the present to create this delicious West Coast IPA with our friends from Coldfire. A shared vision of craft beer brought us together, but juicy Nectaron hops sealed our bond. // 7.00% ABV
Takeaways: Pairing Nectaron hops and Mosaic Incognito, we're really pushing into the new-age west-coast direction with this one. Juicy, resinous and mostly clear. It will have some haze due to hop oils, but not a hazy. All contemporary.
Tasting Notes: Orange Marmalade. POG Juice. Bangarang.
The Future // Brewed for posterity with the Oregon State University Fermentation Science department, this crisp and refreshing lager features pilsner malt grown in the PNW. A more sustainable beer for our future. // 4.50% ABV
Takeaways: Working with Jeff Clawson from OSU fermentation science to build the pilot for this batch with the Students in that department, before moving into a batch here, we were able to collaborate in a unique way to produce this ultra-drinkable lager.
Tasting Notes: Biscuit. Noble Hop Spice. Bright.
Upcoming packaged beer releases - Bottles
Releasing Thursday 4/20 at the pub, Saturday 4/22 at the taproom
Sticky Hands: The Past, The Present, and The Future… // Our 15th anniversary sticky hands variant features The Past - a base malt of Thomas Faucet Pearl Malt, The Present - our current kettle hopping of specially selected nw hops and co2 extract, and The Future - a dry hopping of new age superdelic nz hops and high oil cascade. Tongue happy hoppy face slap! // 8.10% ABV
Tasting Notes: Pine resin, Sweet Berry, Flashbacks
Releasing Saturday 4/22 at the taproom, Monday 4/24 at the pub
Revolve // Entering our 15th revolution, this golden ale features NW-grown grains cellared two years with brettanomyces in peach brandy barrels and bottled, riddled and discouraged in the méthode traditionnelle, revolve symbolizes remaining in motion without forgetting where we started. // 11.00% ABV
Takeaways: Showcases simple but exceptional ingredients and advanced brewing techniques
Tasting Notes: Wildflower honey, ripe peach, effervescence.
COMING UP ON DRAFT
RELEASING Thursday 4/20
Sticky Hands: The Past, The Present, and The Future… // Hop Experience Ale
Releasing Saturday 4/22 at the taproom, Monday 4/24 at the Pub
The Past // Amber Ale, collaboration with Joel of Corvallis Brewing Supply
The Present // India Pale Ale, collaboration with Coldfire Brewing
The Future // Rice Lager, collaboration with OSU Fermentation Science Dept.
Revolve // Bier de Champagne aged in Peach Brandy barrels
CROWLER/PACKAGE SALE
Crowler Sale: Illuminated
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Board Shorts // India Pale Ale
Nugg Hugg // India Pale Ale
That’s the Badger // ESB
Future Focus 3.0 // Thiolized Hazy IPA
BEER EDUCATION
Weekly Tastings of new releases and some classics is continuing:
Tuesdays at 2pm at the Taproom
Thursdays at 11am at the Pub
PUB UPDATES
Small amount of draft Selection Series: Simcoe & Mosaic will be available Thursday 4/20 along with the special release of Sticky Hands Past, Present Future
Here is the link to the menu information for the 2008 throwback anniversary party Thursday! We will be running this menu Thursday-Sunday for prep ease and for any folks who miss out on the goods Thursday! Please read through it and let me know if you have any questions! THROWBACK FOOD MENU
For the Anniversary Throwback Party on Thursday the 20th, we will be offering throwback beer prices starting at $3.75! When you greet guests, please let them know that we are celebrating our 15th Anniversary by offering 2008 beer pricing (the beer menu will be updated to reflect these prices). Internally (not explicitly told to guests) we will have an “Anniversary Beer Off” discount button that will take $2.50 off of the draft price putting it at that 2008 mark. Because the beer will already be discounted, we will not offer Employee Beer Off discounts in combination with the 2008 discount.
The leak in the breakroom has been fixed! If you notice any water on the floor or coming from the wall, please let a manager know ASAP so that we can have the spots patched. Water will find its way out if there are any small holes, so this could happen with heavy downpour, but we hope to find all cracks and seal them. Once we confirm that the space is dry, we will have the drywall and stairs area replaced to mitigate the mold.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Everyone get ready for this weekend! It’s going to be a blast!
With adding a few more shifts as we get busier, please remember to phase people if the extra bodies aren’t needed.
We have new metal water cups! The plastic cups will still be used as kids cups since they have the appropriate lid.
MARKETING
15th Anniversary celebrations are this week - let’s party!
For Thursday, don't forget to dress up in your best 2008 attire and start up your My Space profiles.
EVENTS
15th Anniversary Celebrations
2008 Throwback Party - April 20th
@ Downtown Pub 11am-11pm
The 15th Anniversary: Past, Present, and Future Fest - April 22nd
@ Southtown Taproom VIP 1-2pm, General 2-10pm
Distribution Tour - April 26th-29th
Wildwood Taphouse - Hillsboro - April 26th
PublicHouse - Springfield - April 27th
Bridge & Tunnel - Astoria - April 28th
Common Fields - Corvallis - April 28th
MayFly Bottle Shop & Taproom - Portland - April 29th
HIGH FIVE SECTION
Ian Hutchings - Thanks for being the ultimate event planner & logistics human leading up to the events! You’re appreciated!
STAFF SECTION!
A HUGE thank you and congratulations goes out to the following team members for reaching their 5 year employee anniversary in 2022. Cheers!
James Bartholomew
Cody Byers
Mike Galusha
Danny Perston
SAFETY TIPS
It’ll be busy this week with all our fun anniversary events going on, make sure to take corners slowly and be aware of your surroundings.
THE PEOPLE’S PINT / CHEERS FOR CHARITY / DINE OUT
Check back next month!
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