Internal Brewsletter - June 28th, 2023
General
A reminder on acceptable forms of ID: https://www.oregon.gov/olcc/docs/publications/Acceptable_ID_Alcohol_English.pdf
This means that unfortunately, we are unable to accept UK IDs as well. Please be diligent and check IDs and log in your respective location’s OLCC log when you have to deny service due to an unacceptable form of ID.
Check out the Caves section for the new Caves newsletter designed to keep our crew up to date on all of the cool changes and items that we are bringing on next door.
Employee Provision: We’re looking for more submissions, so send in those ideas!
This week’s Employee Provision will be brought to you by Niko! Swing by the Pub this Thursday for a Horiatiki, a traditional Greek salad featuring fresh veggies (NO lettuce), feta cheese, olive oil, and vinegar.
UPCOMING PACKAGED BEER RELEASES - cans
RELEASING Friday 6/30
The Incredible // This preposterously smooth Triple IPA is brewed with a duo of PNW-grown pale and pilsner malts and balanced by a bounty of our favorite hop varietals. Approachable but incredible. // 10.60% ABV
Takeaways: Revamped, reimagined, and fully loaded. We took our classic Triple IPA and gave it the attention it deserves, focusing on a crisp, dry finish with an intense hop aroma and dangerously smooth.
Tasting Notes: Resinous. Pineapple. Heavy Hitter
Where Rivers Meet // Brewed collaboratively between Sunriver Brewing, Block 15, and Buoy Beer Co, this excellent pale ale was created to support the Ocean Blue Project/World Ocean Day. Oregon-grown Salmon Safe hops provide bright citrus and tropical character in this easy-drinking beer. // 5.50% ABV
Takeaways: Made in Sunriver with Chinook, Crystal, Comet, Strata hops, this collaboration pale ale was made to celebrate World Oceans Day and bring awareness to the Ocean Blue Project and their initiatives to rehabilitate and conserve the world’s oceans, beaches, and rivers through clean-ups, solutions to keep pollutants from entering ecosystems, community-driven service learning, and youth education. The inspiration behind this project is that “All rivers lead to the sea”, with all three breweries located by a major river and Buoy by both river and sea. We gathered together to volunteer our time cleaning up the beach this last Saturday and picked up almost 50lbs of trash!
Tasting Notes: Tropical. Bright Citrus. Impactful.
COMING UP ON DRAFT
RELEASING Friday 6/30
The Incredible // Triple IPA
Where Rivers Meet // Pale Ale made with Sunriver Brewing & Buoy Beer Co
CROWLER/PACKAGE SALE
Crowler Sale: Fresh Flow
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Kumo // Rice Lager
Island in the Sky // Imperial Hazy IPA
Scientifical // India Pale Ale
Ice Knife // India Pale Ale
Fresca Pils // Italian Pilsner
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: What is a Lager?!
Lager is one of two overarching families of grain-based beverages that comprise “beer.” The other family is ale. Under these families lie further differences that split the world of beer into more than 100 styles, some distinct and some with decidedly fuzzy borders...
Technically, there is only one core difference between all ales and lagers: the type of yeast used to ferment the wort into beer. Simply put, ale yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) make ales and lager yeasts (Saccharomyces pastorianus) make lagers. Although most ale yeasts ferment wort at relatively warm temperatures, usually between 15°C and 24°C (roughly between 60°F and 75°F), lager yeasts can ferment at relatively cool temperatures, usually between 6°C and 13°C (roughly 42°F and 55°F). Lager yeasts also ferment much more slowly than ale yeasts, produce fewer fermentation by-products, and are considered “cleaner and crisper” tasting than ales by most drinkers. Lager yeasts also tend not to throw a thick, rocky head on top of the fermenting wort during primary fermentation; instead, they tend settle to the bottom. This is why lager yeasts are also called “bottom-fermenting” yeasts as opposed to “top-fermenting” ale yeasts.
Further Reading: https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/crsBr6IEDq/
PUB UPDATES
We will be closing at 7:30pm on the 4th of July
As mentioned in the Read & Sign, the garnish for Vodka Lemonades and Margaritas are changing to a dehydrated lemon and lime respectively. N/A Lemonades will get the standard single lemon slice. In the case of an Improbability Drive with booze, that will get a dehydrated lime wheel.
New Menu Item! Coming out June 30th.
Strawberry Fields Salad-Fresh salad greens tossed in herb-citrus vinaigrette and topped with Riverland Family Farms' strawberries, radishes, crumbled feta and our hazelnut gremolata. $16.99 (Replaces 185)
Pimento BLT-Smoky bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato and house pimento cheese, served on fresh-baked & toasted artisan bread. $16.99 (Replaces Italian)
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Reminder: We do not accept checks as payment, Checks are only accepted for Distro orders that have been facilitated to be picked up at the Taproom.
We will be closing early at 7:30pm on the 4th of July.
Tunes Brews and BBQ starts next week! Every Wednesday in July. Fun live music (starting at 6pm) and great food specials! We will be doing online reservations for tables 31-38, 41-42. Folks who reserve a table will be given 10% off all drinks throughout their stay and will have a screenshot to show the cashier to receive the discount.
A note from Garrison about our natural wines and what language to use with customers:
Most conventional wines are doctored from steps a to z to taste and smell a very specific way. Hundreds of food additives can be used to achieve this narrow window. Our wine is natural, with nothing added or detracted aside from a very small sulfite addition to aid longevity, and is a true expression of the fruit itself. We go out of our way to purchase some of the best grapes grown in our region, and our goal is to allow them to speak for themselves.
New Menu Items! Coming out June 30th.
Marinated Tomato & Burrata Salad-Fresh greens tossed in our shallot vinaigrette with balsamic & basil marinated grape tomatoes, fresh burrata cheese and toasted walnuts. $15.99 (Replaces Mesa Salad)
THe Z.A.T-Roasted zucchini, tomato relish, citrus aioli, fresh greens, fresh avocado and house smoked mozzarella on toasted ciabatta bread. $15.99 (Replaces the beet reuben)
Caves UPDATES
Please use coasters when greeting a table and dropping drinks. We have a biiiiig back stock and spent the money on them, so we should be using them. This is a great way to signal to your coworkers that you have greeted a table.
Lagered by the Sun!
What is it?
Our lagers are inspired by historical European and international lagers that emerged regionally and are brewed with local and regional ingredients. Created with a spirit of place and community, our lagers are crafted with North West grown malts and hops, soft Willamette Valley water, and harness the sun's power from our solar panels for cold lagering until peak maturation is achieved. All of our beer bearing the mark Lagered by the Sun showcase these efforts and offers an authentic taste of the NW and our community.
Why should we care?
Lagering beer is an energy-intensive process! It is estimated that it takes between 50 - 66 Killowhatthours to power, on average, to brew one barrel of beer (from the Brewers Association). A large portion of this energy is to keep the tank cold during the lagering process, which can last 6-8 weeks.
Outside of energy, we emphasize our local and regional sourced ingredients from hops, malt, fruit, and the ingredients in our kitchens. Have you seen our second silo at our Taproom? Notice the 100% NW Malts! This is also a tie into our dedication to local, sustainable, and reducing the impact of what it takes to brew the beer.
We care because we want minimal environmental impact while delivering the best product possible. It builds our relationships with our community, from farms to the delivery drivers that live just a town over while ensuring the beer has the most sustainable approach possible.
For a quick hit list to remember what Lagered by the Sun means, just remember:
Brewed by the Sun
Local and Regional ingredients
Sustainable Brewing
Community Focused
MARKETING
Thank you to everyone who showed up to the Beach Clean Up last weekend! We had an awesome turnout and picked up close to 50 pounds of trash!
We also were able to try our collaboration beer, Where Rivers Meet, which will be on draft at our locations in Corvallis this Friday.
EVENTS
Block 15 Softball Team - May-August
Stop by and cheer on the team! Game dates are subject to change, but as of right now:
7/11 7:30pm @ Rene Moye West, 7/18 8:45pm @ Pioneer Park, 7/25 7:30pm @ Rene Moye West, 8/1 6:10pm @ Rene Moye West.
HIGH FIVE SECTION
Wyatt Laramee - Wyatt always shows up early, with a good attitude, ready to rock and roll. If you've ever worked a mid shift you know how grueling they can be. Our friend Wyatt kills em on a daily basis. Even while working some of the roughest shifts, he continues to make dank food, keep a level head, and keep things fun. We love you buddy!
Taylor Stine - Taylor is always a joy to work with. He goes out of his way to be communicative and helpful even in busy/stressful times. We appreciate you!
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STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team the following folks!
BreAnna Rae (Pub FOH Manager)
SAFETY TIPS
Make sure you keep water with you and drink it often. Consuming foods with high water content — think melons, lettuce, cucumbers, etc. — can also help you stay hydrated to avoid heat illnesses.
THE PEOPLE’S PINT / CHEERS FOR CHARITY / DINE OUT
The People’s Pint - Last Week!
Gloria! is our People’s Pint Tap during the month of June! Each pint or can purchased at our locations helps support the Ocean Blue Project and its initiatives to rehabilitate and conserve the world’s oceans, beaches, and rivers through clean-ups, solutions to keep pollutants from entering ecosystems, community-driven service learning, and youth education.
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
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!