Internal Brewsletter - March 3, 2021
MARKETING UPDATES
IT’S ON US CORVALLIS PARTNERSHIP
The It's On Us Corvallis/Block 15 Open Tab partnership officially begins this weekend! As promised, here's the rundown on how this partnership will work:
IOU Corvallis is providing Block 15 with $3,000 to provide meals to the community. We have worked with their volunteers for the past several weeks to create organized, safe, and equitable access to these meals, maintain COVID-safety requirements, and to make the process as seamless as possible for our restaurant team members.
Due to limited seating in the restaurants and fluctuating risk levels in Benton County, we have decided to offer the Open Tab program through the downtown take-out and delivery service only.
On Friday 3/5, we will post on social media announcing the partnership, and make a lottery available to interested guests. The lottery will close on Sunday 3/7 at 8pm, and we will randomly select entrants on Monday 3/8. The folks selected will receive a unique one-time discount code good for up to $15/meal, which will be redeemable via the downtown ordering website. This form will be available in English and Spanish.
In addition to IOU's $3,000 contribution, Block 15 is contributing an additional $300 toward the total available Open Tab amount. On Monday 3/1, we activated the community donation button to allow our guests to contribute to the It’s On Us Open Tab Program as well.
Pub/Delivery FOH Info:
Guests can redeem their codes Monday 3/5-Friday 3/12. Codes are good for food only. The $15 amount, no dine-in, and food only are clearly communicated on the lottery signup, but we will be asking our FOH staff to do their best to help guide folks in the right direction if they have questions or incorrectly try to apply the discount to alcohol.
Discounts are NOT eligible for cash back - if someone does not use their entire discount, the remaining amount will be returned to IOU to support their mission.
This should be very easy for you to execute as a restaurant employee, but please let a manager know if you have any questions!
BLOCK 15 SELECTION SERIES IPA
This week marks our next release in the Block 15 Selection Series IPA’s - Citra! The Mosaic one was super well received and popular, so make sure to get your hands on some of the next releases!
FRIENDS AND FAMILY SPECIAL RELEASE - COMMON BOND IPA
We created this as a friends & family beer for accounts and friends as a “thank you” for the last 13 years of support, great work, and enthusiasm.
4-packs will be going out to these folks starting this week and as part of this, every employee will receive a free 4-pack of Common Bond!!! You can pick these up at the main location you work at - the managing bartender will have an employee list and will be marking names off as the 4-packs are picked up. Let a manager know if you have any questions.
The draft for this beer will be available starting Friday at both locations for public consumption, however the cans will only be available for the people on the friends and family list.
Thank you for all of your awesome work through these last 13 years, and especially the last year!
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 3/6
Selection Series, Citra // IPA // This IPA was brewed exclusively with Citra hops from BT Loftus Ranches farm in Yakima, WA. With an unobtrusive grist profile and soft water base as the canvas, this beer is meant for Citra’s vibrant notes of tangerine, peach, and passionfruit to shine. // 7% ABV // $4.00/can, plus deposit
Dortmunder Export // Dortmunder Export Lager // Our Dortmunder Export is a study in classic lager balance, giving equal voice to biscuity malt flavor, crisp hop bitterness, and a clean lager yeast character. // 7% ABV // $2.75/can, plus deposit
We will be continuing this series over the next four weeks - next up: Centennial, Strata!
GENERAL UPDATES
As Daylight Savings, nice weather, and changing COVID-mandates start to come upon us, please keep an eye out and pay attention to updates, new mandates, and changes to hours, protocols, logistics changes, etc.!
PUB UPDATES
Unless they come with some cream or need a spoon to stir, hot drinks no longer need to come on an app plate with a napkin.
Outdoor planters (large ones on the 3rd street side, and the one in front of Caves) should be watered twice a week now (Wednesday and Sunday by the Delivery Drivers), with two pitchers of water each. Please pour the water slowly and evenly over the soil to ensure proper saturation. Plants under the tent should be checked for moist soil on Sundays and given one glass of water each if needed.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Just an FYI, one of the three canned cider options we have, Cosmic Crisp, is 8% ABV! So please make sure to let folks know that before/as they are ordering it!
EMPLOYEE UPDATES
It’s still review time for Sean and Laura, and we’d love your feedback!
POLICY CORNER
We have updated the main COVID policies on the Internal landing page, FYI, so please review at your convenience.
Additionally, please review Ian’s Hot Schedules messages and ensure you are following the new mask standards as well as filling out our updated employee pre-shift forms.
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 3/5 - Selection Series, Citra / Dortmunder Export / Common Bond IPA / Good as Gold (Hazy Pale Ale)
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
The DAB Lab, Double Dab // Imperial IPA
Emerging Sunshine // IPA
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
PEOPLE’S PINT HAPPENINGS
We are excited to announce that Block 15 will be partnering with It's On Us Corvallis starting this Friday for their Open Tab program! More information can be found earlier in the brewsletter!
Read more about IOU Corvallis here: https://itsonuscorvallis.org/about-us.
MARCH’S PEOPLE’S PINT
CARDV // CARDV provides services and support to those affected by sexual and domestic violence and provides education and leadership within the community to change the societal conditions that cultivate these forms of violence.
*Block 15/Alpha IPA is the beer of choice this month for the People’s Pint!
MARCH DINE OUT
Tuesday, March 9th - OSU SAVMA Paws For a Cause
Paws for a Cause is a project run by the students of Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University. The program focuses on providing fun and educational packages to pediatric patients as well as elementary school students in our community to promote inclusion and diversity through the human-animal bond.
Internal Brewsletter - February 24, 2021
MARKETING UPDATES
BLOCK 15 SELECTION SERIES IPA
Last week we talked about our new series of beers coming out this week, the Block 15 Selection Series IPA’s! The first one releases on Friday (Mosaic). For more information, though, here is the press release that we released, detailing a bit more.
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 2/27
Selection Series, Mosaic // IPA // This IPA was brewed exclusively with Mosaic hops from Coleman Agriculture farm in Gervais, OR. With an unobtrusive grist profile and soft water base as the canvas, this beer is meant for Mosaic’s vibrant notes of pineapple, melon, and blueberry to shine. // 7% ABV
We will be doing a series of these over the next four weeks - next up: Citra, Centennial, Strata!
Also, this week marks the return of Fresh Pow! This is the last round of this for the season, FYI!
MENU UPDATES
The Chickpea Shawarma went live today at both locations, so please give feedback if you have any!
GENERAL UPDATES
Benton County has not moved from the Extreme Risk category, FYI, so we will be staying at the status quo for a bit longer!
As Bourbon Month draws to a close, at the Pub please place all completed stamp books in one of the little black boxes behind where the hot hold usually lives (where we used to store 33 Beers books). At the Tap Room, please collect completed stamp books in the cash drawer so that they can be collected on or around the first of March.
EMPLOYEE UPDATES
It’s review time for Sean and Laura, and we’d love your feedback!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 2/26 - Selection Series, Mosaic / Fresh Pow
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Block 15 Selection Series IPA #1, Citra // IPA
Dortmunder Export // Export Lager
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
PEOPLE’S PINT HAPPENINGS
We are excited to announce that Block 15 will be partnering with It's On Us Corvallis in early March for their Open Tab program! More info on the specifics of the partnership will be in next week's newsletter. This week, we want to give you a quick introduction of IOU and what they are all about.
IOU was cofounded in April 2020 by three Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Food Action Team volunteers. The mission is to build community and help the economy through food - IOU pays local restaurants to make meals for the community. IOU Corvallis is a community-building program with a food access side-effect.
IOU was created to retain local dollars the most impactful way - by retaining local jobs. It’s an economics concept called Local Multiplier Effect. Rather than gifting meals or cash to folks who have lost their food service job, IOU hopes to help retain local employment opportunities and lessen the economic impact for individuals. In food systems theory this is called a market intervention.
IOU's Open Tab program is funded by donations from the community and features a different restaurant in Corvallis each week. That restaurant is provided with $3000 to open a tab. There is no need-based requirement or assessment, and anyone is eligible to utilize the tab. The downtown take-out and delivery service will be participating in the Open Tab program as part of our partnership, and we will give you the whole rundown of how the partnership will work in next week's newsletter.
Essentially, It's On Us Corvallis is a really innovative, unique, and uber-local program designed to support YOU! We all know it's been a pretty rough year for the restaurant industry, and IOU found an awesome way to help Corvallis restaurants stay in business and keep people working while also feeding people in need. The volunteers behind it are our customers (literally, you've probably worked a Bloktoberfest or three with them). This is an incredible example of Corvallis taking care of its own. We've watched this program grow since its inception, and we are thrilled to become a restaurant partner and introduce B15 fans to their amazing work.
Read more about IOU Corvallis here: https://itsonuscorvallis.org/about-us
MARCH’S PEOPLE’S PINT
CARDV // CARDV provides services and support to those affected by sexual and domestic violence and provides education and leadership within the community to change the societal conditions that cultivate these forms of violence.
*Block 15/Alpha IPA is the beer of choice this month for the People’s Pint!
MARCH DINE OUT
Tuesday, March 9th - OSU SAVMA Paws For a Cause
Paws for a Cause is a project run by the students of Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University. The program focuses on providing fun and educational packages to pediatric patients as well as elementary school students in our community to promote inclusion and diversity through the human-animal bond.
Internal Brewsletter - February 17, 2021
MARKETING UPDATES
BLOCK 15 SELECTION SERIES IPA
Starting next week, we will be releasing a series of one-hop IPA’s that focus on the unique and awesome characteristics of each featured hop. The other neat part about this program is that we feature the farm each of these hops is grown at as well!
These will release every week for a few weeks, and will be available on draft and in cans. More info will follow next week with the first release (Mosaic fans, rejoice!)!
UPCOMING BEER/PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 2/20
Tough Sledding // IPA // Teaming up with our friends at Ruse Brewing, we harnessed a hop collective of Sultana oil, Citra, NZ Pacific Sunrise, and NZ Cascade to produce this hop forward hazy IPA that bursts with tropical and citrus notes. // 7.3% ABV
This is a collaboration with our friends up at Ruse Brewing!
MENU UPDATES
NEW MENU ITEM
Chickpea Shawarma
*Replacing the Vegetalian both the Pub and at the Taproom!*
Our vegan take on the classic middle eastern meat dish, traditionally cooked on a vertical spit. Gently roasted chickpeas reflecting the same spices of paprika, coriander, cinnamon and garlic nestled in a warm house baked pita with our cool garlic-dill tahini sauce, tomato, onion and arugula. Finished with a fresh, medium heat, chili sauce called shatta. This is a hearty, fresh vegan sandwich packed with complimenting flavors.
*Shatta is a middle eastern fresh chili sauce consisting of green (jalapenos) and red (cherry bomb) chilis, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, aleppo pepper, olive oil and vinegar.
*This sandwich is totally VEGAN! Feta for non vegans is a great upcharge though! :)
FOH: Please do not encourage subbing protein for the chickpeas for this sandwich! The whole point is to get all that killer flavor that comes from the chickpeas! If a guest insists, please accommodate but do let them know that they will be missing a large element of the flavors the sandwich provides. Adding a protein is not an option, as it will not fit in the flatbread. A protein sub has no cost difference.
ADDED NOTE! With the addition of julienned red onion on the line, we will switch from using the burger sweet onions on the SW Salad to the red onions!
WEEKEND BOURBON MONTH SPECIAL
*Running Saturday 2/20 & Sunday 2/21 at the Tap Room, Pub, and for Take-Out/Delivery!*
Cajun Red Beans & Rice // Slow cooked red beans with Cajun spices, tomato, green pepper, onions, garlic, bacon, ham hocks and spiced Andouille sausage served with steamed rice. // $13.99
SECRET MENU!
We now have secret menus only available on the POS side of things at both the Tap Room and pub! It includes:
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
BLT
BMT
Adult Grilled Cheese
If you have any requests or ideas for other items to add, let Sarah know!
PUB UPDATES
There is now a corkboard in the Breakroom that displays beer description sheets for our upcoming releases. Please be sure to review this board before each shift (both Front of House and Back of House) to learn more about our awesome upcoming releases.
Front of House, please check in with a manager before adjusting any inventory count numbers for cans, bottles, or to-go cocktails. These numbers are carefully put in, and there may be times where we appear to have a few cans left of something that is 86'd in the system, but that often means that it has already been ordered by a customer and is not currently available.
We have set notifications to pop-up as you all clock-in now. This will serve as our way of communicating "Focus Points" going forward. For this week, we would like everyone to focus on logging their temperatures as they clock-in.
We should always focus on top to bottom cleanliness when it comes to bussing tables. Please make sure to wipe down table tents and check under tables for food and other debris before seating tables.
It's Breakroom Tidiness Awareness Week! All dishes should be bussed upstairs, personal belongings either hung-up or organized and out of the way, and aprons/hotpads either in your cubby or in the hamper if it is a kitchen apron. This is a shared area, so let's please keep it looking nice. Also, remember to sanitize your area after you are done with your break!
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We have two new menu items live at the Tap Room - the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich and Winter Vegetable & Lentil Salad went live on Wednesday. Try ‘em out and give some feedback!
EMPLOYEE UPDATES
WELCOME!
Welcome to Elil Joyner, who joins us as our newest team member in the Kitchen!
REVIEW TIME
It’s review time for Sarah and Ian, and we’d love your feedback! Please follow the below links to leave feedback:
POLICY CORNER
This week’s policy focus is our Attendance and Shift Coverage Policy. Please check it out so you stay ship shape!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 2/19 - Tough Sledding
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Block 15 Selection Series IPA #1, Mosaic // IPA
Fresh Pow! // IPA
Dortmunder Export // Export Lager
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
FEBRUARY’S PEOPLE’S PINT
Corvallis Environmental Center // The Corvallis Environmental Center is a nonprofit organization that educates, engages, and inspires the community to become a healthy and more sustainable place. Our work focuses on environmental education through nature based learning, local healthy food initiatives, and energy conservation.
*Block 15/Alpha IPA is the beer of choice this month for the People’s Pint!
FEBRUARY DINE OUT
Tuesday, Feb. 23rd - Linus Pauling PTO (All Locations!!!)
*Linus Pauling PTO strives to enrich the experience of the students and staff at Linus Pauling Middle School by promoting student welfare, facilitating communication between parents and students, creating goodwill within the community, and increasing the effectiveness of the educational program.
Internal Brewsletter - February 10, 2021
UPCOMING BEER/PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 2/6
Cosmic Cold Brew // Stout Cold Conditioned on Coffee // Boosting this brew deep into space, we partnered with Bespoken Coffee Roasters to wake up our Nebula stout with a 24-hour cold extraction on freshly roasted coffee beans. Cosmic Cold Brew perfectly pairs decadent chocolate and caramel roast character with a rich cup of java. // 7% ABV
The DAB Lab, Lil Dab // Dry-Hopped Pale Ale // The DAB Lab series focuses on vibrant hop-forward ales that prominently feature hop extractions. Lil Dab packs a punchy hit of citrusy and tropical hop flavors into a crushable 4.5% ABV hop experience—perfect for when just a lil dab'll do ya. // 4.5% ABV
PUB UPDATES
While we are remaining in the Extreme Risk category for the next couple of weeks, we still have some small maintenance and cleaning projects to knock out before we reopen for dine-in. For those of you that are working the floor or take-out/delivery, please check in with a Pub manager about tasks that can be completed.
We have added bottles of Broadley Vineyards "Claudia's Choice" Pinot Noir and Anne Amie "Twelve Oaks Estate" Pinot Blanc to our Take-Out and Delivery menu. Once we move through those (there are about 7 bottles each of the Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc) we will switch to offering Compton Family Wines "Garden Series" Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris on our Take-Out and Delivery menus. Info on our current Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc can be found below, as well as info on the Compton Noir & Gris (which is currently available at the Tap Room).
Broadley Vineyards, Monroe, OR // "Claudia's Choice" Pinot Noir // Dark garnet color in the glass. A complex nose unfolds with aromas of blackberry, cassis, damp earth and cardamom spice. Somewhat rich and plush on the palate but energetic in a mid-weight style featuring purple and blackberry flavors with a hint of black tea. Nicely balanced finish.
Anne Amie Vineyards, Carlton, OR // Twelve Oaks Estate Pinot Blanc // A soft, round mouth feel enhances pear and citrus flavors with hints of vanilla, leading to a long, rich finish.
Compton Family Wines, Philomath, OR
Garden Series 2018 Pinot Gris // This fruit-driven Pinot Gris brings crisp, juicy, enticing flavors that perfectly mix pear skin, rich apple, peach, and apricot flavors. Texture to spare with a broad mid palate and crisp natural acids.
Garden Series 2018 Pinot Noir // Fresh and attractive violets on the nose here with a supple and juicy array of very fresh red cherries that flow to the palate, where they are delivered amid succulent, upbeat tannins .
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We have two new menu items live at the Tap Room - the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich and Winter Vegetable & Lentil Salad went live on Wednesday. Try ‘em out and give some feedback!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 2/12 - Cosmic Cold Brew / The DAB Lab, Lil Dab
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Tough Sledding // IPA (Collaboration w/ Ruse Brewing!)
Dortmunder Export // Lager
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
FEBRUARY’S PEOPLE’S PINT
Corvallis Environmental Center // The Corvallis Environmental Center is a nonprofit organization that educates, engages, and inspires the community to become a healthy and more sustainable place. Our work focuses on environmental education through nature based learning, local healthy food initiatives, and energy conservation.
*Block 15/Alpha IPA is the beer of choice this month for the People’s Pint!
FEBRUARY DINE OUT
Tuesday, Feb. 23rd - Linus Pauling PTO (All Locations!!!)
*Linus Pauling PTO strives to enrich the experience of the students and staff at Linus Pauling Middle School by promoting student welfare, facilitating communication between parents and students, creating goodwill within the community, and increasing the effectiveness of the educational program.
Internal Brewsletter - February 3, 2021
MARKETING UPDATE
SUTTLE LODGE WINTER BEER FEST - VIRTUAL ADDITION!
Beer festivals are (kinda) back!!
This year, we are participating in the 2nd Annual Winter Beer Fest at The Suttle Lodge on February 20th. If you are unfamiliar, the Suttle Lodge is an oh-so-cool resort just west of Sisters. This year the festival has gone virtual, where $40 gets you a mixed 6-pack and an insulated Miir camp mug, with proceeds going towards the Independent Restaurant Alliance of Oregon. In addition, there will be an evening of online brew talks, live music, raffles, and cooking tutorials. Happy drinkers with internet will find Cold Front or Joy cans in their mixed packs…if they get lucky!
If you’d like to participate, but can’t make it to the Portland, Bend, or Hood River pick-ups for the beer and mug, there is a $25 option to donate and participate in all the online activities.
For more info & sign-up, click this link!
GENERAL UPDATES
As more folks are coming back to work, don't forget to take your temperature daily and record it on the log at your respective locations.
We will soon be adding 750mL bottles of a Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris to our take-out/delivery menus at both the Tap Room and Pub. Keep your eyes peeled on HotSchedules for an update on which wines we are offering.
In a change from previous years, we will not be holding onto Bourbon Experience stamp books at either location. Please encourage guests to keep these in the wallets/purses. They are tiny and adorable and fit perfectly in card slots in wallets.
Super Nebula, Dulce de Leche sold out in bottles SUPER quickly via the Drive-Thru Sale, FYI! So if a customer asks (or you as an employee was wondering), we will have some available the day of. But overall, please just let customers know this was a very limited batch and we did just run tight on it!
MENU UPDATES
Bourbon Month Special!
We will be running our most popular monthly burger style, the Maple Bourbon Bacon Burger, starting today through the end of the month to celebrate Bourbon Month! It will be available downtown and at the Tap Room and for takeout & delivery!
Maple Bourbon Bacon Burger // Oregon Natural hand spanked beef patty topped with bacon, Tillamook smoked cheddar, and sweet maple bourbon glaze. Served on a toasted Portland French Bakery baked bun. Served with beer battered French fries. // $16.49
New Tap Room Menu Items coming Wednesday 2/10!
With the upcoming reformatting of our menu at the Tap Room, we will be adding the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich AND the Winter Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Salad!
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich // Crispy buttermilk fried chicken thigh with house bread and butter pickles, finely shredded cabbage and spicy mayo, served on a warm and toasty buttery bun. Comes with a side of beer battered fries. // $13.99
Winter Vegetable and Lentil Salad // Organic cumin-roasted carrots & parsnips with warm French green lentils, tossed with arugula, spinach and a light citrus vinaigrette. Topped with our tzatziki dressing and parsnip crisps. // $11.99
UPCOMING BEER/PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 2/6
Super Nebula // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs // Each year we mature Super Nebula—an imperial version of our Nebula stout—in unique bourbon barrels, followed by conditioning on cocoa nibs selected to complement that year’s blend. 2021 Super Nebula was matured in Basil Hayden bourbon barrels and then conditioned on direct trade wild harvest heirloom cocoa nibs from Bolivia. // 13.25% ABV
Super Nebula, Breakfast with Hayden // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs // This special variation of Super Nebula was matured in Basil Hayden bourbon barrels and conditioned on direct trade wild heirloom cocoa nibs, maple, and freshly roasted “Flame On” coffee beans, our collaboration roast with Bespoken Coffee Roasters. // 13.25% ABV
Super Nebula, Dulce de Leche // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs // This special variation of Super Nebula was matured in Pedro Ximénez barrels and then conditioned on direct trade heirloom cocoa nibs and silky smooth dulce de leche. // 13.25% ABV
Kriek // Oud Bruin Ale Spontaneously Fermented in Bourbon Barrels with Cherries // Kriek, a Spontaneous Cuvee is created by filling bourbon barrels that once housed Super Nebula with an oud bruin, then spontaneously fermented in our wild cellars. Blended after conditioning for two winters on local Montmorency cherries from The Cherry Country, Kriek marries the extraordinary expression of tart, orchard fruit and a delicate barrel character. // 7% ABV
Billy Breathes // IIPA // This double IPA is a dreamy, hazy exploration of soft grains and vibrant hops. double dry-hopped with five different tropical and citrusy varietals, Billy Breathes floats upon softly sweet grist with generous additions of malted and flaked oats for a luscious body and silky mouthfeel. // 8% ABV
Nugg Hugg // IPA // A sticky squeeze of hop nugs embraces you with this aromatic, juicy IPA. Nugg Hugg draws on a heady charge of American and Australian hops to deliver aromatic waves of candied peaches, pineapple, mango, and spruce. // 7% ABV
PUB UPDATES
As we move back into the Caves this Friday for Take-Out and Delivery during dinner, it will be incredibly important to keep up our great communication. Whether we are running low on a food item, or packaged beer/cocktail/wine, please remember to communicate these changes with folks at both restaurants.
Delivery Drivers: currently there is a list of duties that Drivers are expected to complete before leaving for the evening. Please continue to check this and fulfill duties at the Pub/check out with the Pub bartender before clocking out. Some duties will shift and change with our new operations, so please refer to this list for those specific changes.
Another note for Drivers: if you are waiting on a delivery to come up, please check in with the Pub to see if they need any assistance (bussing tables, running food, getting folks sat, etc). The Pub bartender and Delivery Lead will each have a walkie-talkie to communicate when your order is up and when they need you back to run the delivery.
The Jungle Bird is fully batched out now (meaning that the backs contain the pineapple and lime juices as well). To make the Jungle Bird now, all you need to do is measure out 5.5oz of mix, pour it over ice into a shaker tin, shake for 10 seconds and strain over ice into a rocks glass. The Whiskey A Goji will be full batched by this Friday as well and the process will be the same as the Jungle Bird, but with 4.25oz. of mix instead.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Just a heads up - it is illegal to keep full propane tanks inside for safety reasons, so if we pull full ones to have as easy backups, please just store them by the kitchen door area during open hours and then lock them up through one of the other two heaters at night!
Keep an eye on the cocktail/beverage fridge and ensure the door is closed and things are looking tidy!
EMPLOYEE UPDATES
Welcome to Reyes Jaramillo, who joins us in the Brewery as a Brewery Tech!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Mon 2/5 - Nugg Hugg / Billy Breathes / Super Nebula, Dulce de Leche / Bourbon Barrel-Aged Hard Cider
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
The DAB Lab, Lil’ Dab / Dry-Hopped Pale Ale
Cosmic Cold Brew / Stout Cold Conditioned on Coffee
Tough Sledding / IPA
Dortmunder Export / Lager
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
FEBRUARY’S PEOPLE’S PINT
Corvallis Environmental Center // The Corvallis Environmental Center is a nonprofit organization that educates, engages, and inspires the community to become a healthy and more sustainable place. Our work focuses on environmental education through nature based learning, local healthy food initiatives, and energy conservation.
*Block 15/Alpha IPA is the beer of choice this month for the People’s Pint!
FEBRUARY DINE OUT
Tuesday, Feb. 23rd - Linus Pauling PTO (All Locations!!!)
*Linus Pauling PTO strives to enrich the experience of the students and staff at Linus Pauling Middle School by promoting student welfare, facilitating communication between parents and students, creating goodwill within the community, and increasing the effectiveness of the educational program.
Internal Brewsletter - January 27, 2021
BOURBON MONTH IS (ALMOST) UPON US!
Last week we gave you a basic rundown of Bourbon Month happenings, but this document has a bunch more detailed information on all the things that are going on!!
We really encourage all staff members to familiarize themselves with this document, however Front of House folks should absolutely know the ins and outs of it!
BOURBON MONTH RELEASE BEERS
*These will be releasing on Monday, 2/1 as this is the start of Bourbon Month and we want the beers on first thing!!!
Super Nebula // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs // Each year we mature Super Nebula—an imperial version of our Nebula stout—in unique bourbon barrels, followed by conditioning on cocoa nibs selected to complement that year’s blend. 2021 Super Nebula was matured in Basil Hayden bourbon barrels and then conditioned on direct trade wild harvest heirloom cocoa nibs from Bolivia. // 13.25% ABV
Super Nebula, Breakfast with Hayden // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs // This special variation of Super Nebula was matured in Basil Hayden bourbon barrels and conditioned on direct trade wild heirloom cocoa nibs, maple, and freshly roasted “Flame On” coffee beans, our collaboration roast with Bespoken Coffee Roasters. // 13.25% ABV
Super Nebula, Dulce de Leche // Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs // This special variation of Super Nebula was matured in Pedro Ximénez barrels and then conditioned on direct trade heirloom cocoa nibs and silky smooth dulce de leche. // 13.25% ABV
Kriek // Oud Bruin Ale Spontaneously Fermented in Bourbon Barrels with Cherries // Kriek, a Spontaneous Cuvee is created by filling bourbon barrels that once housed Super Nebula with an oud bruin, then spontaneously fermented in our wild cellars. Blended after conditioning for two winters on local Montmorency cherries from The Cherry Country, Kriek marries the extraordinary expression of tart, orchard fruit and a delicate barrel character. // 7% ABV
GENERAL UPDATES
THIS WEEK’S MENU ADVANCEMENT ITEMS
With the superb advancement of the ciabatta for our newly advanced menu items, we are transitioning all ale bread applications to ciabatta! The tuna melt and vegetalian as of Wednesday will be served on our ciabatta! Procedures have been posted in respective kitchens!
A big thing to remember is that the new ciabatta is NOT vegan like the ale bread was. If a guest is looking for a fully vegan sandwich, please offer a burger bun or flatbread and inform the kitchen that it needs to be fully vegan. The vegetalian is next on deck for our advancement team to tackle so this should only be for a short time.
UPCOMING BEER/PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 1/29
Love Potion No. 9 // Chocolate Raspberry Stout // This sweet stout was brewed with a tantalizing blend of specialty dark malts and conditioned on chocolate and a delightfully tart combo of red and black raspberries. A most romantic concoction, Love Potion No. 9 balances rich malt and chocolate flavors with vibrant berry character. // 7% // $4.10/16oz can
Turbulent Consequence, L'Ancienne // Spontaneously Fermented Ale // L’Ancienne, our most mature Turbulent Consequence release to-date, blends stock from barrels aged 36, 48, and up to 60 months old. Turbulent Consequence is brewed using classic lambic methods from the Senne River Valley in Belgium, including a multi-step turbid mash, inoculation with resident flora in our wild cellar’s coolship, and spontaneous fermentation and extended maturation in oak barrels. Mature barrels are then used in various blends throughout the year. // 6.7% // $11.50/500mL bottle
PUB UPDATES
As we move back into the Caves this Friday for Take-Out and Delivery during dinner, it will be incredibly important to keep up our great communication. Whether we are running low on a food item, or packaged beer/cocktail/wine, please remember to communicate these changes with folks at both restaurants.
Delivery Drivers: currently there is a list of duties that Drivers are expected to complete before leaving for the evening. Please continue to check this and fulfill duties at the Pub/check out with the Pub bartender before clocking out. Some duties will shift and change with our new operations, so please refer to this list for those specific changes.
Another note for Drivers: if you are waiting on a delivery to come up, please check in with the Pub to see if they need any assistance (bussing tables, running food, getting folks sat, etc). The Pub bartender and Delivery Lead will each have a walkie-talkie to communicate when your order is up and when they need you back to run the delivery.
The Jungle Bird is fully batched out now (meaning that the backs contain the pineapple and lime juices as well). To make the Jungle Bird now, all you need to do is measure out 5.5oz of mix, pour it over ice into a shaker tin, shake for 10 seconds and strain over ice into a rocks glass. The Whiskey A Goji will be full batched by this Friday as well and the process will be the same as the Jungle Bird, but with 4.25oz. of mix instead.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Just a reminder that starting this Friday the Tap Room will start to open at 11:30am!
We have launched four new cocktails, a few of which coincide with our to-go options and a few of which are perfect for this cool weather! We are now offering the Jungle Bird (served in a 12oz tulip), the Whiskey A Goji (served in a 12oz tulip), a Hot Toddy, and the Hot Currant Mood!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 1/29 - Love Potion #9 // Turbulent Consequence, L’Ancienne
Mon 2/1 - Super Nebula // Super Nebula, Breakfast with Hayden // Super Nebula, Dulce de Leche // Kriek
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Nugg Hugg // IPA
Billy Breathes // Double IPA
BOURBON MONTH BEERS!!!!!
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
FEBRUARY’S PEOPLE’S PINT
Corvallis Environmental Center // The Corvallis Environmental Center is a nonprofit organization that educates, engages, and inspires the community to become a healthy and more sustainable place. Our work focuses on environmental education through nature based learning, local healthy food initiatives, and energy conservation.
Internal Brewsletter - January 20, 2021
BOURBON MONTH PREVIEW
It’s mid-January, which means Bourbon Month is almost upon us!!! We will have considerably more information for you in next week’s brewsletter, but here is a brief overview of what the month will look like in these (still) COVID-times.
BOURBON LIST & COCKTAILS
More details will be available next week regarding the official bourbon list, as well as what cocktails we will be offering. With the launch of our Traveler cocktails, that means we will be able to offer some things to go as well.
For the first time ever, the Tap Room will also have all the bourbons available, so someone participating will be able to partake at both locations!
BOURBON MONTH STAMP BOOK
We’re changing it up this year and doing a stamp book (official name TBD) instead of a passport! It’ll still serve the same purpose - keeping track of what bourbons a customer has sampled. Stamp book completers will get a pair of specialty etched rocks glasses!
BOTTLE RELEASE OPTIONS
Seated Brunch, Saturday 2/6 // We are offering our seated brunch with pre-ordered bottles at both the Downtown Pub and Southtown Tap Room heated outdoor seating areas, beginning at 9:00am. The lottery for this is already closed and Paige will start sending out the first round of sign-ups tomorrow. There will be no tables at either location for guests that do not have a reservation through this lottery until the respective locations open for normal service!
Saturday Drive-Thru Sale, Saturday 2/6 // All release bottles will be available for customers looking for contactless pickup through our Drive-Thru sale. The online store to place pre-orders for this option will open on Tuesday, February 2nd at 5pm, and will close at 9am on Friday, February 5th. All orders through our Drive-Thru sale will be fulfilled in the back part of the Tap Room parking lot on Saturday, February 6th from 10am-2pm.
UPS Delivery // We will ship our specialty release beers via UPS (Oregon addresses only) on the Thursday before the release. This allows our guests that are not wishing to travel to still get their hands on the release beers, shipped directly to them. This ordering option will be available beginning Tuesday, February 2nd and will close Thursday, February 4th at 8:00am.
BOURBON MONTH BEERS
We’ll have more detailed information next week on pricing, descriptions, limits, etc., but here is a basic list of what we will be releasing!:
Super Nebula
Super Nebula, Breakfast w/ Hayden
Super Nebula, Dulce de Leche
Kriek
These will go on draft, as always, on Monday, February 1st to mark the official start of Bourbon Month, so it is a bit of a different draft release!
GENERAL UPDATES
RECAP OF THIS WEEK’S MENU ADVANCEMENT ITEMS
These items went live on Wednesday, 1/20 at the Downtown Pub only (for the time being).
Winter Vegetable & Lentil Salad // Organic cumin-roasted carrots & parsnips with warm french green lentils, tossed with arugula, spinach and a light citrus vinaigrette. Topped with our tzatziki dressing and parsnip crisps. // $11.99
Additional Server Info:
Dressing is just lemon juice and olive oil.
Tzatziki is a greek sauce made of yogurt, cucumber, herbs and lemon.
The roasted vegetables and lentils are warmed up and the greens are cold giving a nice contrast of temperatures.
ALLERGY INFO - GF and Vegetarian. Can be vegan if tzatziki is held.
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Classic Mac & Cheese // Stovetop organic strozzapreti pasta & creamy cheese, topped with toasted parmesan breadcrumbs. // $11.99
Additional Server Info:
Cheeses in sauce - Velveeta, Tillamook Sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack.
Strozzapreti literally means “priest choker or priest strangler” (maybe don’t share that with guests, just an interesting bit of trivia!). Its a flat sheet of pasta that is rolled for 2 sides to form a long s shaped noodle.
A kids version of this mac and cheese will also be on the kids menu! Garnished with just breadcrumbs, sans parsley like before.
ALLERGY INFO - Vegetarian only.
UPCOMING BEER/PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 1/23
Direct Flight // Tart Strawberry and Guava IPA // Amidst months of gray skies, short days, and winter showers, we’re ready for a direct flight to a tropical getaway. This tart IPA will take you there on waves of guava, strawberry, and a zesty dry-hop with Belma and Citra. Bright, tropical, and refreshingly tart—find your paradise with Direct Flight. // 5.25% // $4.35/16oz can
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Starting next Friday, 1/29 the Tap Room will be opening at 11:30am for lunch on Fridays! So that means hours will be 3pm-8pm // Monday-Thursday, and 11:30am-8pm // Friday-Sunday!
We have some new barrel tables that sit against the side of the building on the patio underneath the three large windows! These are extra seats for walk-ups primarily - because they are not near direct heat, we want to treat them like we do the entryway/lawn tables. The Table Layout in Toast has been updated to reflect them as well!
POLICY CORNER
Here are a couple of links to help you track what is going on at a state and county level for COVID cases in Oregon. These tables provided by OHA have been the most accurate and clear representation of data that we have encountered out there. Stay Safe!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 1/22 - Direct Flight
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Nugg Hugg // IPA
Love Potion #9 // Chocolate Raspberry Stout
Billy Breathes // Double IPA
BOURBON MONTH BEERS!!!!! // More info will come on these next week, but a general gist is listed at the beginning of this brewsletter!!!
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
We’re taking January off to get our ducks in a row so we can have a kick-ass 2021 People’s Pint and Dine-Out program! So check back in February!
Internal Brewsletter - January 13, 2021
GENERAL UPDATES
NEXT ROUND OF MENU ADVANCEMENT
These items go live next Wednesday, 1/20 at the Downtown Pub only (for the time being).
Warm Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Salad
Our advancement team killed it with this one, y’all. It is absolutely beautiful, healthful, and yet hits you like a comfort food! OH and it is 100% ORGANIC! Warm lentils, cumin & coriander roasted carrots & parsnips, tender spinach & arugula, light lemon vinaigrette, bright tzatziki, and a pile of fried parsnip crisps! I am so excited for this to join the Block 15 menu!
::AIR HIGH 5 CODY!!::
Classic Mac & Cheese
Let’s be real, there are few bad mac and cheese out there. And ours was one of the best! BUT we decided it was time for an upgrade! Test after test...after test….we believe we really nailed it! It’s simple in concept, yet hits you with a punch of flavor, with a unique new pasta (to us) to boot! The Strozzapreti really gives us an upgraded feel to a classic pub dish. Adorned with our same bomb parmesan breadcrumbs, I am super stoked about this dish!
HOPPY HOUR UPDATE
There have been some questions about happy hour as we rolled out Toast. After some conversations, we have decided to suspend all happy hour item discounts (food and drinks) for now. If Mug Club folks ask about happy hour, the discount can be given by request (or offered to mug folks on Mondays) but the POS will not automatically apply that discount going forward. As things re-open, we will re-examine this policy, but wanted to clarify it for now.
2021 CULINARY WEEK!
As was mentioned in last week’s brewsletter, we’re participating in Corvallis Culinary Week (Month) this year. Beginning today through the 31st, we’ll be offering the below item:
Lamb & Pork Meatballs // House-made meatballs made with Anderson Valley lamb & Carlton Farms pork, panko, turmeric and red pepper flakes. Served with house tzatziki, mint-pistachio & raisin pesto and house baked flatbread // $14.99
*Just an FYI, this will only be available at the Downtown Pub, and will be available for take-out and delivery as well!
UPCOMING BEER/PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 1/16
Fluffhead // IPA // Fluffhead is a fruity, hazy IPA that balances a soft malt body with copious dry hop additions. Flaked oats, English yeast, and special water treatment produce a fluffy, round body. Fluffhead finishes silky smooth, with just a hint of balancing bitterness. // 6.5% // $3.00/16oz can
Ridgeback Red // Red Ale // Ridgeback Red features a blend of rustic malts with zesty hops grown right here in the Pacific northwest. balancing flavors of caramel and toasted nuts with pine, lemon, and grapefruit hop character, It finishes delightfully crisp for a malt-forward beer. // 5.5% // $2.75/16oz can
PUB UPDATES
While the Caves space isn't currently open to the public, we do want to keep it tidy and organized. Bathrooms should be cleaned once a week, and there will be some cleaning/organizational projects added to Take-Out & Delivery duties lists.
On the topic of tidiness, please be mindful of the presentation of our dining room and back server station. We want to keep the restaurant looking nice and organized for the guests that use the restrooms or come in to pick-up/place an order.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Please review our “Steps to Great Service” document so you know what we expect from you when hosting/greeting tables/running food/etc. and what roles look like based on how many people working. There will be a more condensed version of this posted in the breakroom/by the Read & Signs at some point as well!
Like in the Pub update above, please make sure to keep the bar top area clear, as well as any tables within the Tap Room. People still come inside to chat with the host and they come up to the bar to order packaged beer, so we want it looking tidy and not cluttered!!
POLICY CORNER
Here are a couple of links to help you track what is going on at a state and county level for COVID cases in Oregon. These tables provided by OHA have been the most accurate and clear representation of data that we have encountered out there. Stay Safe!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 1/15 - Fluffhead
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Direct Flight // Tart Strawberry & Guava IPA
A Nugg Hugg // IPA
Love Potion #9 // Chocolate Raspberry Stout
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
We’re taking January off to get our ducks in a row so we can have a kick-ass 2021 People’s Pint and Dine-Out program! So check back in February!
Internal Brewsletter - January 6, 2021
GENERAL UPDATES
NEXT ROUND OF MENU ADVANCEMENT
Block 15 Improved Burger!
Our burger is the #1 selling food item at Block 15, so naturally every now and then we take a dive into WHAT on earth we can do to make it better! The advancement team dove in and we decided to “beef” up the patty size (hehe) by 3/4 of an ounce and develop the perfect house made pickle to complement. Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference. Though minor, we are VERY excited to present the new and improved Block 15 burger with house pickles! ::DROOL::
Tuscan Chicken Sandwich
As part of the advancement team Simon put his efforts into boosting one of our OG sandwiches to be A+++++! In our opinion, he succeeded. By using a full, seasoned sous-vide chicken breast the sandwich is juicier, and more flavorful. Taking it to the next level by also replacing raw onions with balsamic pickled onions and our NEW house baked ciabatta this sandwich is better than ever.
TO GO COCKTAILS COMIN’ IN HOT! 🔥
Starting Friday we will be offering cocktails to go at both locations! Woohoo!
To-go cocktails will still come with garnishes, so FOH’ers please make sure that these get packed in the order when its being put together.
Check out the snazzy labels below, and be on the lookout for pricing info from Goody tomorrow.
2021 CULINARY WEEK!
Every January, the Downtown Association puts on Corvallis Culinary Week and this year we have opted to participate at the Downtown Pub from January 13th to January 31st! With COVID and all the weird times we are in, they have changed it to Culinary “Month.”
Restaurants in the community are to either feature a $10 lunch or breakfast item OR a $15 dinner item! We will be running the latter.
Lamb & Pork Meatballs // House-made meatballs made with Anderson Valley lamb & Carlton Farms pork, panko, turmeric and red pepper flakes. Served with house tzatziki, mint-pistachio & raisin pesto and house baked flatbread // $14.99
UPCOMING BEER/PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Friday, 1/8
Cold Front // Winter Lager // A winter lager first brewed with European specialty malts during early fall, then cold conditioned until the snap of winter, Cold Front imparts notes of caramel, honey, and dried fruit that round out with a crisp, clean finish. // 6.5% // $2.85/16oz can
PUB UPDATES
While we are not currently taking reservations at the Downtown Pub, we are taking up to a few names on the waitlist at a time. Please use the Host iPad to do this if you are taking someone's name down.
On Friday we will be adding the Whiskey A Goji and the Jungle Bird--which is a tropical cocktail with aged rum, toasted coconut Aperol, demerara simple syrup (raw sugarcane with a slightly more molassas-y flavor), pineapple and lime juices--to our in-house and to-go cocktail menus.
The plants in the planters still need to be watered (although less often during the winter months). On Sundays, please ensure that each planter gets hit with one pitcher of water (minus the one sitting in front of Caves).
POLICY CORNER
Here are a couple of links to help you track what is going on at a state and county level for COVID cases in Oregon. These tables provided by OHA have been the most accurate and clear representation of data that we have encountered out there. Stay Safe!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 1/1 - Cold Front
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Fluffhead // IPA
Direct Flight // Tart Strawberry & Guava IPA
A Nugg Hugg // IPA
Love Potion #9 // Chocolate Raspberry Stout
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
We’re taking January off to get our ducks in a row so we can have a kick-ass 2021 People’s Pint and Dine-Out program! So check back in February!
Internal Brewsletter - December 30, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
BLACKLIGHT BATCH CONCERN
Recently, one of our accounts informed us of a select number of Blacklight cans containing an off-flavor. Taking that important feedback with gravity, we followed-up with internal QA/QC testing, and identified that the batch of Blacklight packaged on 10/22 had encountered an issue during production and developed acidity over time. While completely harmless, this does not align with the vision and intent we pictured for Blacklight. This is also not what we want our amazing customers to experience.
We have confirmed that only a part of the run contained the issue, but have no way of identifying the problematic cans from the non-problematic cans. So in order to ensure the best customer experience, we are recalling all of our unsold cans from this run.
Our distro team is tracking down as many cans in the marketplace as possible and swapping them out for great tasting Blacklight. But there is a possibility that we miss some, or that customers have already purchased these cans from our accounts.
If any customers come to you with feedback on Blacklight from the 10/22 run only, please let Heuchert know and he will issue an exchange or gift card, depending on the situation.
We don't imagine this being a common occurrence, but we want everyone to be informed and prepared just in case.
Please hit Pascal, Alty, or Heuchert up with any questions!
UPCOMING BEER/PACKAGED RELEASES
*For this week, both draft and packaged will go live at the Tap Room at 11:30 on Thursday, 12/24.
Releasing Thursday, 12/24
Highland Hymn // Scottish Ale // Inspired by the majestic sights and sounds of Scotland, Highland Hymn is a crescendo of caramelized sugar and toffee notes accompanied by a pleasant dry finish. Brewed with a duet of imported Scottish barley and beachwood smoked rauch malt, this malt-forward ale is as wonderfully complex and robust as the Scottish Highlands. // 6.5% // $2.85/16oz can
Hard Cider // Unfiltered Hard Cider // Packed with sweet fuji and tart granny smith apples, this is an unfiltered, zippy dry cider with notes of soft apple and a white wine finish. fermenting with select European yeast gives this cider a soft, cloudy appearance. it’s delightfully complex, yet perfect as an everyday refreshment. // 6% // $3.35/16oz can
GENERAL UPDATES
Toast Updates for online ordering:
Gift cards are accepted, but the number needs to begin with an “8”. If you have a physical (or square) based gift card that a guest is trying to use, but can’t, then a FOH manager can log into the back end of Toast and get the Toast specific account number to use going forward. The old plastic cards work successfully in either location to swipe (or manually enter).
Toast does not allow the entry of discount codes for employee food or beer discounts through the online system. If you are ordering items that should be discounted, please enter special instructions under one item on the order detailing what discounts should apply, and then a FOH manager can go back into the ticket and apply your requested discounts.
FYI, we have a 90 day grace period on expired Oregon licenses and ID cards. 90 days from the expiration date is when it expires for our purposes in house, so please keep that date in mind when checking ID’s.
PUB UPDATES
Oregon has just approved cocktails to-go! We are currently curating our menu and intend to launch Block 15 cocktails to-go in the near future (woot woot!). Keep your eyes out for more info on our program, as well as guidance from the OLCC.
Our expanded outdoor seating is going live! We will have 5 tables as well as heaters and cozy lighting. Currently, we are still not accepting reservations given the limited amount of seating that we are able to offer. If folks want to put their name on the waitlist for a table, we are able to place up to three groups on the waiting list at a time.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
The Tap Room will be opening at 3pm starting this next Monday, 1/4!
POLICY CORNER
Here are a couple of links to help you track what is going on at a state and county level for COVID cases in Oregon. These tables provided by OHA have been the most accurate and clear representation of data that we have encountered out there. Stay Safe!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 1/1 - Highland Hymn
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Cold Front // Winter Lager
Fluffhead // IPA
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
Check back as we get further into January!
Internal Brewsletter - December 23, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
HOPPY NEW YEAR CAN MISTAKE
In pure 2020 fashion, when we received our Hoppy New Year cans this year in preparation to can the beer, we noticed something strange…the year on the can, in the description, is….you guessed it…2020. This is obviously a mistake, as no one in their right mind would ever want to ring in 2020 again, but we have to roll with the punches (isn’t that the motto for this year???) and make the best of the situation at hand.
So with that being said, please refer to the below verbiage (pasted from our social media post) and relay this to any customers who may have questions or be confused.
“Nobody in their right mind would LIKE to ring in 2020 all over again—but apparently our cans would!
Somewhere along our wandering journey to canning, this year’s run of Hoppy New Year were misprinted and are in the same cans as last year—including our naively optimistic write-up for 2020…you can’t be right all the time!
To be crystal clear, what you’ll discover inside this can is a damn tasty IPA, brewed fresh to kiss 2020 goodbye and welcome in 2021.
So let’s all roll with the trips, slips and forehead slaps of this past year, and toast to unbridled optimism for the new year.
Hoppy New Year from Block 15—Cheers!”
UPCOMING BEER RELEASES
*For this week, both draft and packaged will go live at the Tap Room at 11:30 on Thursday, 12/24.
Releasing Thursday, 12/24
Hoppy New Year! // Imperial IPA // Hoppy New Year kisses 2020 goodbye and welcomes 2021 with a bang of citrus and floral hops. Celebrate this vibrant display of orange zest, grapefruit, tangerine and papaya hop notes, balanced by an orchestrated dance of specialty malts for a crisp, bubbly finish. Hoppy New Year from Block 15! // 8.75% // $4.10/16oz can
The DAB Lab, Wake & Bake // IPA // Featuring hop extract combined with a citrusy, floral combination of hops and Ethiopia worka coffee by Bespoken Roasters, Wake and Bake is a beer with a soft, clean body complemented by a dollup of milk sugar. The DAB Lab series focuses on vibrant hop-forward ales that prominently feature hop extractions. // 6.7% // $4.60/16oz can
GENERAL UPDATES
Thanks to all for being flexible with the transition to Toast! If you have constructive feedback, please reach out to management and let us know. In the meantime, let’s see how it goes and get all the kinks worked out!
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Just a reminder to everyone - the smoking area at the Tap Rom (for both customers and employees) is next to the silo, and only there.
There are posted “No Smoking” signs in the breezeway area, and those need to be followed. That breezeway area with the pallets and barrel racks is directly below the louvres that pull air into the brewery and when people smoke there it pulls their cigarette/vape smoke into our brewing area.
Additionally, if you are utilizing the smoking area, please keep an eye out for stray butts and dispose of as necessary, and check the butt receptacle and make sure it’s not overflowing!
POLICY CORNER
Here are a couple of links to help you track what is going on at a state and county level for COVID cases in Oregon. These tables provided by OHA have been the most accurate and clear representation of data that we have encountered out there. Stay Safe!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Thurs 12/24 - Hoppy New Year! / The DAB Lab, Wake & Bake
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Highland Hymn // Scottish Ale
Cold Front // Winter Lager
Fluffhead // IPA
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
DECEMBER’S PEOPLE’S PINT BENEFICIARY
Mary’s River Watershed Council // The mission of the Mary’s River Watershed Council is to inspire and support voluntary stewardship of the Mary’s River watershed. We are cultivating strong neighborhood ownership of the watershed’s health. We envision a future where abundant native fish live in the shaded waters, and where people feel connected to this place and see themselves as active stewards of the environment.
DINE OUTS
PUB:
Check back in January!
TAP ROOM:
Check back in January!
Internal Brewsletter - December 16, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
LUCIDO UPDATE
Just as an FYI, with the release of Lucido this weekend (see below) we want to be very intentional in our wording about it being a bit low on the carbonation spectrum - we released this beer as being intentionally lightly carbonated. Here is the write-up Pascal created for social media, so please use verbiage like this if customers ask:
“A low-carbonation wild ale derived from blending young & old dark varietals in Florio Marsala barrels, Lucido shines with notes of almond Rocha, figs, and tart cherry pie. Combining a rich, gently sweet malt base with tart acidity and a hint of barrel character, this wild ale will continue to develop in complexity over time.”
WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND
We have closed the books on our Wildfire Relief donations program, and are extremely proud to announce that we will be donating over $1,040.00 to the American Red Cross, Oregon Wildfire fund! This money is passed on to Oregonians directly affected by this summer’s wildfires. Thanks to everyone that donated and/or spread the word to our customers!
NEW MENU ITEM NEEDS A NAME!
As mentioned below as well, we’re doing some menu advancement on our menu currently, and one of those pieces is adding a few new items! In doing so, though, we want to make sure that item has a catchy and fun name that draws people to it, so we want your help with giving us ideas!
The first new item we’re adding is a sort of bowl-esque offering with roasted carrots & parsnips tossed in cumin & coriander, arugula tossed with olive oil & lemon, and green lentils, drizzled with tzatziki sauce and topped with crispy parsnip pieces. The root veggies and lentils will be warmish, so it won’t be hot per se but will definitely be hearty. Every single item in the bowl is organic as well!
If you can think of a fun, unique name for the new item, please feel free to input it in one of the verification questions (it won’t be a mandatory one so you don’t have to fill it out if you don’t have a suggestion). Or if you want to reach out to Sarah with more in depth feedback/ideas, feel free to!
UPCOMING BEER RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 12/19
Lucido // Blended Dark Wild Ale 33% Matured in Marsala Barrels // This blend of young and old dark wild ales combines a rich, gently sweet malt base with tart acidity and a hint of barrel character derived from one third of the blend maturing in Florio Marsala barrels in our wild cellar. Enjoy fresh for notes of Almond Roca, figs, fudge, and tart cherry pie—or let it develop further in the bottle, allowing the wild character to develop complexity over time. // 8.5% // $10.00/500mL bottle
GENERAL UPDATES
Our Toast launch has been pushed back a bit in order to have a clean start - we will now be launching it on Monday, December 21st.
With the launch of Toast on Monday, we will be bringing back cash! Since the bills aren’t as easy to sanitize as a plastic credit card, ensure you are being diligent about washing your hands.
Additionally on Monday with the Toast launch, growler fills will be returning! Please ensure that you are wiping the growler immediately with a sani rag and washing your hands after you’ve grabbed it. Then put the used tube in the dirty rack immediately after use. We will not be selling growler glassware at the moment, we’ll just be filling empties that customers have brought in.
With Benton County transitioning into the Extreme Risk Category, starting Friday, December 18th we will no longer be offering indoor dining. The Pub’s hours will be shifting (see below) and will primarily be transitioning to Take-Out & Delivery, however if folks do want to sit outside they can as walk-ups (no reservations). The Tap Room’s hours are staying the same, and we will be putting up a new tent in the parking lot with 6 tables to have additional seating.
Per Sarah’s HotSchedules message, we are doing some menu advancement, which means we’re updating some of our current items and adding a few new items!
Starting Wednesday, December 16th, our Meatloaf Sandwich (Pub & TR) and Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich (Pub Only) will be modified to make them A++++! We are also adding an Artisan Plate (Pub & TR) to the menu as an appetizer option.
Explanations on the reasons for tinkering/adding, in addition to pictures and the menu description, can be found here!
We are rolling out a new ciabatta bread, which will eventually be taking the place of our ale bread, and just as an FYI this will not be vegan!!
Next week the Drive-Thru sale will actually be on Thursday, December 24th (instead of Saturday, the day after Christmas)! This will allow people to stock up on delicious beverages before the holiday. With that being said, the store will open at 9am on Monday and close at 9pm on Wednesday, for pick-ups on Thursday!
PUB UPDATES
Beginning Friday, Pub hours are as follows:
Monday thru Friday
Take-out // 11:30am-9pm
Delivery // 4pm-8pm
Saturday & Sunday
Take-out // 11:30am-9pm
Delivery // 11:30am-8pm
Nachos will be going away starting Friday once indoor dining stops, FYI!
Our cocktail menu will be pared down while we are in the extreme risk category. The Pollinator and Currant Mood may return once we are able to more consistently offer dine in.
The replacement glass piece is on it's way for the second outdoor heater, so we will install that once it arrives.
We are creating new Floor Opening & Closing lists, as well as updated Take-Out and Delivery lists to ensure that all duties and projects are being completed. Please keep an eye out for these if you are working these shifts.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Our outdoor tent goes up on Thursday, with seating inside of it live on Friday!! It will have 6 total tables with a max capacity of 36 patrons. The tables will be strategically placed to be near heaters so they are as warm as possible. We’re also working on getting some decorations for the tent so it looks a bit nicer than just a plain tent - think plants, barrels, etc.
If you go and replace a propane tank and you notice the cage is starting to get low, please let a manager know so we can ensure that the cage gets restocked before we completely run out!!!!
With indoor dining going away, our Floor Opening & Closing lists will also be changing a bit, so make sure you’re checking things off and not just going by memory.
POLICY CORNER
Here are a couple of links to help you track what is going on at a state and county level for COVID cases in Oregon. These tables provided by OHA have been the most accurate and clear representation of data that we have encountered out there. Stay Safe!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 12/18 - Lucido
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
The DAB Lab, Wake and Bake // IPA
Hoppy New Year // Imperial IPA
Highland Hymn // Scottish Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
CAMERON MERRILL’S LEGACY
Cameron Merrill's Legacy Toy Drive is still going on through the 20th!
Even though this year has been a lot, we are still going to continue our tradition of the Toy Drive! We can accept NEW and UNWRAPPED toys at any of our locations!
Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital has also provided a list of items they specifically need. We also have the link to their Amazon Wish List, which will be a great tool for folks who aren't comfortable going out shopping. Amazon will deliver the items directly to Doernbecher, which also helps take the load off of us!
Here is an employee breakdown for your reference!
DECEMBER’S PEOPLE’S PINT BENEFICIARY
Mary’s River Watershed Council // The mission of the Mary’s River Watershed Council is to inspire and support voluntary stewardship of the Mary’s River watershed. We are cultivating strong neighborhood ownership of the watershed’s health. We envision a future where abundant native fish live in the shaded waters, and where people feel connected to this place and see themselves as active stewards of the environment.
November’s People’s Pint for Samaritan Veterans Outreach raised $684.83!
DINE OUTS
PUB:
Check back in January!
TAP ROOM:
Check back in January!
The Dine Out for Monroe Grade School on 11/24 raised $289.67!
The Dine Out for Linn Benton Salmon Watch on 12/8 raised $290.73!
Internal Brewsletter - December 9, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
BLOCK 15 TEAM AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Thank you to all crew members that applied this past week, we’re really excited to see the energy and excitement in last week’s submissions! If you haven’t yet applied, but still want to, we are taking applications for another week. So don’t miss out on this cool opportunity!
Click here to submit your application!
UPCOMING BEER RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, the cans will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 12/12
Fresh Pow // IPA // A wintry IPA featuring a soft malt base beneath an avalanche of resinous, citrusy, and tropical hop varietals. Label artwork featuring Chris Herbst of Ashland’s Flow Factory NW, Fresh Pow is brewed often, canned fresh, and ready to shred at the finest bottle shops, beer bars, and markets around the Pacific Northwest all throughout winter. // 7% ABV // $3.35/16oz can
Sticky Hands, High 5 // Hop Experience Ale // Intertwining our current five favorite hop varietals with our custom sticky co2 extraction, high 5 is an absolute all-star. This Hop Experience Ale features notes of tropical fruit, citrus and pine resin by utilizing citra, azacca, strata, galaxy and talus hops. A generous portion of flaked oats softens the mouthfeel on this legendary Sticky Hands. // 8.1% ABV // $4.60/16oz can
Charlie's Delights, Jingle Juice // Overly Fruited Wit Style Ale // Years after taking over Wonka’s factory, Charlie began brewing the most scrumdiddlyumptious creations using unique techniques and abundant additions of fruity ingredients. What will Charlie create next? Jingle Juice is a holiday punch cocktail of cranberry, pomegranate, orange and pineapple ladled into a zippy base witbier. // 6% ABV // $5.10/16oz can
Hypnosis // Barleywine Matured in Congac Barrels // Brewed with specialty English malt, this rustic barleywine was matured for 12 months in freshly-emptied French cognac barrels, imparting an entrancing complexity that features notes of plum, caramel, Red Flame raisins, marzipan, orange marmalade, and a whisper of barrel character. // 12.5% // $11.50/500mL bottle
GENERAL UPDATES
Starting the end of next week, we will be shifting our POS system to Toast! This is a fairly common system that is used by a number of restaurants, and it’s biggest benefit is it has a super intuitive online table ordering system!!!! The shift should happen next Thursday, December 17th. Thank you in advance for your flexibility in rolling out this new system - it should make a huge difference in the long run!
Another note on Hard Cider - we can offer crowlers of it to customers! The one very important caveat is that the crowlers have to be filled by winery/brewery staff. So they will be pre-filled and available to sell - if we run out at a location, we will be out until the winery staff has filled more.
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 12/11 - Fresh Pow // Sticky Hands, High 5 // Charlie’s Delights, Jingle Juice // Hypnosis
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
The DAB Lab, Wake and Bake // IPA
Hoppy New Year // Imperial IPA
Highland Hymn // Scottish Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
CAMERON MERRILL’S LEGACY
Cameron Merrill's Legacy supports families experiencing a medical crisis with a child via a variety of ways, including local blood drives, Cameron's Big Bag program, providing toiletries and clothing to families staying with their children in the hospital, and direct support to Doernbecher and Randall Children's Hospitals. In Cameron's name, the Legacy also provides support to Candlelighters for Kids With Cancer and The Sparrow Club.
Even though this year has been a lot, we are still going to continue our tradition of the Toy Drive! We can accept NEW and UNWRAPPED toys at any of our locations!
Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital has also provided a list of items they specifically need. We also have the link to their Amazon Wish List, which will be a great tool for folks who aren't comfortable going out shopping. Amazon will deliver the items directly to Doernbecher, which also helps take the load off of us!
Here is an employee breakdown for your reference!
NOVEMBER’S PEOPLE’S PINT BENEFICIARY
Mary’s River Watershed Council // The mission of the Mary’s River Watershed Council is to inspire and support voluntary stewardship of the Mary’s River watershed. We are cultivating strong neighborhood ownership of the watershed’s health. We envision a future where abundant native fish live in the shaded waters, and where people feel connected to this place and see themselves as active stewards of the environment.
DINE-OUTS
PUB:
Tues 12/15 - Cameron Merrill's Legacy (see above)
TAP ROOM:
Check back in January!
Internal Brewsletter - December 2, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
BLOCK 15 TEAM AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
We are excited to offer a really cool opportunity here at Block 15, the Team Ambassador Program!
This new project is way for you to help us energize and inform internal/external people about everything going on at Block 15, and ultimately grow our brand awareness as we move into the future. This is a great avenue for personal growth at Block 15, and the perks aren’t bad either.🙂
This program is open to ALL employees that are interested in becoming a part of this elite beer squad. You can find more information about the program and submit your application here.
The application reviews will be done in the next few weeks, and we’ll gather the chosen team together and kick-off the program as we turn the corner and race into 2021!
If you have any questions, please email Pascal!
BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
We would like to give you an exciting update on our Black is Beautiful fundraising campaign!
As you know, Black is Beautiful is a collaborative effort amongst the worldwide brewing community and its customers, in an attempt to bring awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily. This program was started by Weathered Souls Brewing in San Antonio, Texas, with over 1,000 breweries participating to raise funds for local organizations like yours.
Block 15 committed to contributing 100% of the proceeds from our sales to be distributed between the NAACP Corvallis/Albany Branch, the NAACP-OSU Student Chapter and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. We are honored to assist these incredible organizations in their continued mission for equality.
We are proud to let you know that we will be donating over $9,100 to these branches of the NAACP! Thanks to everyone that played a part in this program. We couldn’t have done it without you!
UPCOMING BEER RELEASES
The DAB Lab, Orange Velvet // Blazey IPA // Featuring apollo extract combined with a quartet of hop varietals, Orange Velvet delivers a beer with velvety soft mouthfeel and a distinct citrus finish by utilizing flaked oats, milk sugar and orange peel. The DAB Lab series focuses on vibrant hop-forward ales that prominently feature hop extractions. // 7.2% ABV // $4.60/16oz can
Nebula // Oat Stout // This American-style oat stout was brewed with rolled oats, English Maris otter, and five different specialty dark malts, imparting rich and roasty notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and caramel that are softened by a smooth body and balanced finish. // 6% ABV // $2.85/16oz can
The Prophecies // Belgian-style Quad // Inspired by one of our favorite beers brewed in the Ardennes Mountains, this strong ale was brewed in the shadow of the Cascade Mountain range with European specialty malts and dark Belgian candi sugar—a rich blend that hints at dark fruit and Dutch cocoa with a balanced, warming finish. // 10.25 ABV // $5/500mL bottle
Hoppy Holidays // Imperial IPA with Orange Peel and Spruce Tips // Brewed with a sleigh-full of Northwest-grown hops, sweet orange zest, and local spruce tips foraged by our brewers, hoppy holidays’ seasonal flavors of pine and citrus blend with a hearty malt backbone to evoke holidays of past, like opening a gift box of citrus under a holiday tree. Hoppy Holidays! // 8.5% // $8/500mL bottle
GENERAL UPDATES
FYI, due to some other circumstances, we will just be calling our cider “Hard Cider” for the time being (so no more Fresh Press). More information will follow in the coming weeks!
REOPENING INFO
*Please continue to be flexible with all of these changes, as no one really knows what is going on and everyone is trying their best!
Tap Room // Open for limited inside and patio dining // Reservations via our website are encouraged // Max group size 6 people from no more than 2 households
M-F: 4pm-8pm
Sat/Sun 11:30-8
Downtown Pub // Open for limited inside and patio dining // Reservations via our website are encouraged // Max group size 6 people from no more than 2 households
Daily: 11:30am-9pm
Delivery daily: 4pm -8pm
Caves Public House // Remain closed due to such limited occupancy thresholds
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 12/4 - Hoppy Holidays // The DAB Lab, Orange Velvet // The Prophecies
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the closure, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Willa // Wild Farmhouse Ale w/ Honey
Charlie’s Delights, Jingle Juice // Overly Fruited Tart Wit-Style Ale w/ Cranberries, Pomegranate, Orange, & Pineapple
Sticky Hands, High Five // Hop Experience Ale (using our 5 most favorite hops)
Hypnosis // Barleywine Matured in Cognac Barrels
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
CAMERON MERRILL’S LEGACY
Cameron Merrill's Legacy supports families experiencing a medical crisis with a child via a variety of ways, including local blood drives, Cameron's Big Bag program, providing toiletries and clothing to families staying with their children in the hospital, and direct support to Doernbecher and Randall Children's Hospitals. In Cameron's name, the Legacy also provides support to Candlelighters for Kids With Cancer and The Sparrow Club.
Even though this year has been a lot, we are still going to continue our tradition of the Toy Drive! We can accept NEW and UNWRAPPED toys at any of our locations!
Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital has also provided a list of items they specifically need. We also have the link to their Amazon Wish List, which will be a great tool for folks who aren't comfortable going out shopping. Amazon will deliver the items directly to Doernbecher, which also helps take the load off of us!
Here is an employee breakdown for your reference!
NOVEMBER’S PEOPLE’S PINT BENEFICIARY
Mary’s River Watershed Council // The mission of the Mary’s River Watershed Council is to inspire and support voluntary stewardship of the Mary’s River watershed. We are cultivating strong neighborhood ownership of the watershed’s health. We envision a future where abundant native fish live in the shaded waters, and where people feel connected to this place and see themselves as active stewards of the environment.
DINE-OUTS
PUB:
Tues 12/15 - Cameron Merrill's Legacy (see above)
TAP ROOM:
Tues 12/8 - Linn Benton Salmon Watch
The Dine-Out for 500 Women Scientists in early November raised $271.52!
Internal Brewsletter - November 18, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
FORELAND BEER DISTRIBUTION
We are excited to announce that beginning in late November, Block 15 Distribution will begin delivery newly-established ForeLand Beer to bottle shops and markets throughout Oregon, with Washington following shortly thereafter.
ForeLand Beer, located in historic downtown McMinnville, Oregon will primarily focus on lagers, hop-forward beers, and mixed culture beers. Three “Mainstay Beers” in Landform Pils, Shape Creation IPA, and Form Follows IPA, along with up to 12 different rotational lagers and bi-monthly releases of hop forward beers will be offered throughout the year.
Keep an eye out in coming days for your opportunity to get Oregon’s newest brewery in your doors! We hope you’re as stoked as we are!
UPCOMING BEER RELEASES
Falling Sunshine // India Pale Ale with Vanilla & Apricot // Blending notes of luscious apricot and smooth vanilla, falling sunshine is inspired by the spectacular sunsets of autumn. Stone fruit and lime zest character is delivered by a trio of hops, balanced out with pale malt and specialty grains. This beer is a soft, juicy celebration of the fall season. // 7% ABV / $18.40/4-pack
*Releasing first via this Saturday’s Drive-Thru Sale (11/21), and then available for pick-up at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter!
GENERAL UPDATES
We are extending the 25% Packaged Beer discount to Crowlers as well! Woo!
DOWNTOWN UPDATES
Front of House managers are putting together a list of tasks that can be completed while we have some down time during take out and delivery. Please check in with a manager if you find your self with some extra time on shift.
All burgers and sandwiches now come with the option for a side, rather than automatically coming a la carte. Keep an eye out for these sides when bagging items up.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
There is a new opening/closing list (pared down), as well as a more intensive cleaning list, FYI!
Retail items will be available via the online store for folks to add to their cart with their food and beer order! This is a Tap Room only feature.
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the closure, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Ol’ St. Nick // Winter Warmer
The DAB Lab, Orange Velvet // Blazey IPA
Willa // Wild Farmhouse Ale w/ Honey
Charlie’s Delights, Jingle Juice // Overly Fruited Tart Wit-Style Ale w/ Cranberries, Pomegranate, Orange, & Pineapple
Sticky Hands, High Five // Hop Experience Ale (using our 5 most favorite hops)
Hypnosis // Barleywine Matured in Cognac Barrels
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
November’s People’s Pint will benefit Samaritan Veterans Outreach. Samaritan Veterans Outreach provides military veterans and their families with resources, support and advocacy for optimal mental and physical health and social well-being. They also prepare, present and prosecute claims on behalf of veterans and their dependents to the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
DINE-OUTS
TBD based on when we re-open!
Internal Brewsletter - November 11, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
No major updates this week - we’re taking a breath from all the craziness of last week’s Late Fall Bottle Release (and preparing for an announcement later this week!).
GENERAL UPDATES
It is the expectation when you are actively working that you are practicing social distancing. When either on break or after shift, only members of the same household may sit together. At the Pub, the Brewbar and Bar seating at B9/10 may only seat 1 employee/ household at a time. At the Tap Room, Tables 13, 14, 15, and 16a & 16b are single-use only. The picnic tables/other 6-tops can seat two people at opposite ends with appropriate social distancing. Furthermore, changing out of your work clothing does not alter these rules. It is not so much about the perception to the guest but the actual practice of safety and social distancing that we are after, especially with the recent spike in cases. Let’s stay safe and healthy so we can stay open and keep slingin’ burgers and beers for as long as possible!!
DOWNTOWN UPDATES
The Corral will be going away soon with the cold and inclement weather. The outside heaters and umbrellas will help to keep the 100's comfortable and welcoming for our guests.
Sean took some time to reorganize the packaged beer in the Caves walk-in cooler recently (thanks, Sean!). Some of our recent Brunch release beers (both Imagines and Figgy) will now live outside of the cooler along the wall. Please check the inside and outside of the cooler thoroughly before 86'ing an item.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
On a similar note as right above, DK has recently nicely organized the brewer’s side of our Tap Room cooler. Paige will probably tackle digging into organizing the TR side here in the next few days, so once that happens please keep it tidy! Don’t let empty bottle boxes or excess flats stack up - either break them down and recycle them or neatly put them over on the cellar stash pallet by 16b.
Our extra Late Fall Release bottles live on a pallet right outside of the walk-in door, so (like above) check that pallet before officially 86’ing something.
STAFF UPDATES
Welcome to our newest staffers:
Austyn Moon - Brewery Tech
Elijah Hall - Line Cook
Give ‘em a holler next time you see them!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
WHAT’S GOING ON TAP SOON?
This schedule is subject to change based on availability & brewing logistics!
Tap Room & Pub
No new beers on this week - check back next week!
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
Falling Sunshine // IPA w/ Apricot and Vanilla
Ol’ St. Nick // Winter Warmer
The DAB Lab, Orange Velvet // Blazey IPA
Willa // Wild Farmhouse Ale w/ Honey
Charlie’s Delights, Jingle Juice // Overly Fruited Tart Wit-Style Ale w/ Cranberries, Pomegranate, Orange, & Pineapple
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
November’s People’s Pint will benefit Samaritan Veterans Outreach. Samaritan Veterans Outreach provides military veterans and their families with resources, support and advocacy for optimal mental and physical health and social well-being. They also prepare, present and prosecute claims on behalf of veterans and their dependents to the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
DINE-OUTS
Pub Dine Out: Check back in December! <— We’re doing a double Tap Room Dine-Out this month!
Tap Room Dine Out: Tuesday, November 24th - Monroe Grade School
Internal Brewsletter - November 4, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
LATE FALL BOTTLE RELEASE + RELEASE BEER INFO
As most of you know, this weekend is our Late Fall Bottle Release Brunch! We’re hosting brunch at both the Pub and the Tap Room (spots are all filled so it’s all good to go and set). We are also having our Saturday Drive-Thru Sale, where the general public can grab the release beers via pre-order (the pre-order will close at 9am on Friday morning)! Beer is also being shipped out via UPS tomorrow for those folks who aren’t local but still wanted to get their hands on release beers!
The Tap Room will have the release beers in-house after the brunches and the Drive-Thru Sale, so if you encounter someone who is interested in getting bottles you can let them know that (as always, while supplies last, though!). Please let Paige know if you have any questions!
Below are the bottles (and can) being offered, and details on pricing and limits!
Figgy Pudding 2020 // English-Style Barleywine // Figgy Pudding is an English-style Barleywine brewed with black strap molasses and a blend of English pale and specialty malts. Extended maturation in freshly-emptied brandy barrels and gentle spicing with ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice infuses this complex sipper with warming holiday flavors. // 13.5% ABV // $11.50 / 500mL bottle // Limit: 4 bottles per person
Imagine 2020 // Belgian-Style Imperial Stout Matured in Bourbon Barrels // Imagine is a blend of Belgian-inspired imperial stouts matured for one and two years in freshly-emptied bourbon barrels. // 15% ABV // $11.50 / 500mL bottle // Limit: 6 bottles per person
Imagine, Belgian Waffle 2020 // Belgian-Style Imperial Stout Matured in Bourbon Barrels with Liège Waffles and Maple Syrup // This special variation of Imagine was conditioned on liège waffles and maple syrup. // 15% ABV // $12.50 / 500mL bottle // Limit: 2 bottles per person
Framboise Black 2020 // Wild Ale Matured with Black Cap Raspberries // A blend of Belgian-style witbiers, spontaneously fermented with our house wild culture. A year-long maturation in French oak barrels with locally-grown black cap raspberries produced a deep purple beer that’s awash with jammy raspberry character, complemented by soft notes of oak and tart, earthy funk. Framboise Black’s bright acidity and dry, effervescent finish lend refreshing drinkability to this complex, fruity wild ale. // 7.2% ABV // $11.50 / 500mL bottle // Limit: 3 bottles per person
The DAB Lab, Juice Joint // India Pale Ale // The DAB Lab series focuses on vibrant hop-forward ales that prominently feature hop extractions. Juice Joint blends a heady hop combination that's packed with hop character of resin-dipped pineapple skunk and freshly squeezed twisted citrus. // 7% ABV // $4.00 plus deposit / 16oz can // Limit: 16 cans (4 4-packs) per person
ADDITIONAL BEER RELEASE
Another beer we’re releasing this weekend, but it’s just not part of the technical Late Fall Release - Charlie’s Delights, Pear & Maple Upside Down Cake!:
Charlie's Delights, Pear and Maple Upside Down Cake // Overly Fruited Tart Wit Style // PEAR & MAPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE is a fall time cornucopia of Pear and Apple Puree, with a touch of maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla layered on top of a zippy base witbier. // 5% ABV // $5.00 plus deposit / 16oz can
GENERAL UPDATES
Fresh Press went live this past Friday at both locations, and the feedback has been awesome! Try it out if you haven’t already and let us know what you think!
On the note of Fresh Press, cans will be coming out in mid-December as an FYI!
As a reminder, all employees need to be aware of where they park downtown between 9am-5pm if they are on the clock. If you are working in any capacity, you cannot park in the free 3-hour spots. Here is a breakdown from the Downtown Corvallis Association for you to reference!
DOWNTOWN UPDATES
We have half umbrellas for the original picnic tables outside (the 100's) for when the weather turns. These umbrellas use the same bases as the ones in the corral, so we won't be able to have both sets assembled at the same time.
A replacement glass case for the heaters is on its way. Once it arrives, we will be able to use the second heater again.
Since we are gearing up for a large beer release this weekend, we will slowly start running out of some draft options over the next couple of days. Be sure to check the 86 list and whiteboard when you start your shift!
Starting this weekend, we will have bar backs scheduled at the Caves Public House on Fridays and Saturdays to help support the bar and flow of the restaurant.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We’ve adjusted the way that the front entryway is set up a bit, this is to ensure that those folks sitting at Table 21 feel comfortable and not imposed on by people waiting in line for the Tap Room or walking to the patio. As both employees and customers of the Tap Room on your off-time, please be conscious of this table and ensure you’re giving space!
STAFF UPDATES
I’m going to chalk it up to quarantine brain, but a few months ago I received a message with a very, very special 10 year announcement. It subsequently fell off my radar and I forgot to include it. The omission was recently brought to my attention, though, so without further ado -
CONGRATS to our badass, smart, hard-working, beer educating, animal loving, carnivorous plant guru Katy on her 10 year (plus 3 month) anniversary with the company! I know we all couldn’t imagine Block 15 without her! We love you, Katy! ❤❣💕💞💓💗💘
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
WHAT’S GOING ON TAP SOON?
This schedule is subject to change based on availability & brewing logistics!
Tap Room & Pub
Friday, 11/6 - Figgy Pudding / Imagine / Imagine, Belgian Waffle / Framboise Black / The DAB Lab, Juice Joint / Charlie’s Delights, Pear & Maple Upside Down Cake
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
Falling Sunshine // IPA w/ Apricot and Vanilla
Ol’ St. Nick // Winter Warmer
The DAB Lab, Orange Velvet // Blazey IPA
Willa // Wild Farmhouse Ale w/ Honey
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
November’s People’s Pint will benefit Samaritan Veterans Outreach. Samaritan Veterans Outreach provides military veterans and their families with resources, support and advocacy for optimal mental and physical health and social well-being. They also prepare, present and prosecute claims on behalf of veterans and their dependents to the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
October’s People’s Pint raised $651.17 for Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit!
DINE-OUTS
Pub Dine Out: Check back in November!
Tap Room Dine Out: Tuesday, November 10th - 500 Women Scientists (with a Tap Talks tie-in, check out last week’s brewsletter!)
Internal Brewsletter - October 29, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
WINE + CIDER ANNOUNCEMENT
As mentioned last week, we will be tapping Block 15's first cider this Friday! In addition to the arrival of Fresh Press, we are also announcing our wine license to the public, under the name BLOCK 15 CELLARS. Take a sneak peek at the images and statement we will be releasing in the coming days.
“This summer, we expanded our operations licensing and are excited to announce BLOCK 15 CELLARS—where we will explore alternative modes of fermentation, and widen the breadth of our artistic line of offerings while evolving as creators! Through the lens of a brewer, we have been working with a bounty of grapes and fruits that the Willamette Valley and PNW provides us. The results are a creation of unique wines and ciders that remain distinctly and absolutely Block 15. Shortly, we will be releasing our first of a series of hard ciders. And with time, wines from this year’s harvest alongside the creative hop-forward ales, crisp lagers, and barrel aged rarities you have come to expect from us.”
UPCOMING BOTTLE RELEASES
*FYI, Charlie’s Delight’s, Pear & Maple Upside Down Cake is a bit delayed due to some ingredient delays! It should be out next week!
Raspberry Cardinal Coalescence // Flanders-Style Red Ale with Raspberries // Inspired by the classically tart and delightfully complex red ales from the Flemish region of Belgium, Cardinal Coalescence blends fresh red ale with portions of mature brandy barrel-aged ale from our wild cellar. Extended conditioning in our oak foeders allowed this blend to develop wonderfully balanced notes of pie cherries, caramel, and dried fruit character alongside a complex acidity. We then reserved a small portion of cardinal coalescence to further mature with Oregon-grown raspberries. // 6.1% ABV // $11.50 / 500mL bottle
GENERAL UPDATES
Don’t forget - it’s Daylight Savings Time this weekend! Make sure to set your clocks back on Saturday night.
Flicker IPA is back on draft and in cans at both locations!!
DOWNTOWN UPDATES
Many of our Front of House weekly lists have been updated with new tasks/projects, so all FoH staff should keep their eyes out for these changes.
Some rad new garnishes for our Fall seasonal cocktails are in the works!
We’ll have a new gluten-free IPA from Evasion Brewing out of McMinnville, OR!
Hophoria IPA // 6.1% // A well balanced IPA made with a blend of Citra and Mosaic hops that provide an experience of flavors and aromas from oranges and blueberries to stonefruit. It has an assertive, hoppy finish that is short-lived.
Ingredients: Water, Millet, Rice, Buckwheat, Oats, Hops, and Yeast
We will be opening cans of this at shift change on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for those of you that want to swing by and sample it.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We’ve officially 86’d 2Towns draft cider until the release of Fresh Press on Friday, so for the time being we have 2Towns cans only! They will be $5/can, and we have three types. They are all in computer accurately, and when serving, open the can and give them can and glass. We will continue to offer cans even when Fresh Press goes on draft so we can offer additional flavors/styles of cider to folks who want it!
Check propane tanks often, they run out quickly and it's a bummer to have to change them mid-rush!
STAFF UPDATES
Congrats to Tivey and Elise, who just hit their 5-year anniversaries with the company! Woohoo!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
WHAT’S GOING ON TAP SOON?
This schedule is subject to change based on availability & brewing logistics!
Tap Room & Pub
Friday, 10/30 - Raspberry Cardinal Coalescence / Fresh Press
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
Figgy Pudding // English-style Barleywine
Imagine // Belgian-Style Imperial Stout Matured in Bourbon Barrels
Imagine, Belgian Waffle // Belgian-Style Imperial Stout Matured in Bourbon Barrels with Maple Syrup and Waffles
Framboise Black // Wild Ale Matured with Black Cap Raspberries
The DAB Lab, Juice Joint // India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
November’s People’s Pint will benefit Samaritan Veterans Outreach. Samaritan Veterans Outreach provides military veterans and their families with resources, support and advocacy for optimal mental and physical health and social well-being. They also prepare, present and prosecute claims on behalf of veterans and their dependents to the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Also, as an FYI, the designated beer for the People’s Pint will be changing to Block 15 (Alpha) IPA for the foreseeable future starting November 1st!
DINE-OUTS
Pub Dine Out: Check back in November!
Tap Room Dine Out: Tuesday, November 10th - 500 Women Scientists (see below for the Tap Talks tie-in!)
THE RETURN OF TAP TALKS
Tap Talks will be relaunching starting in November in a virtual, social distanced manner! For November’s Tap Talk, we’ll be coinciding it with our Tap Room Dine-Out for 500 Women Scientists!
The in-house dine-out will take place as it would normally at the Tap Room, however, for this dine-out we will be including take-out and delivery sales from downtown as well. The point of this is to be able to encourage guests to enjoy Block 15 food from the comfort of their own home while also enjoying the virtual Tap Talk! We will be giving out a little info card with every delivery/to-go order with the link to the Tap Talk Zoom invite, as well as information on the Dine-Out.
We will NOT be showing a presentation of the Tap Talk at any of our locations, FYI!
Here is some info on this month’s Tap Talk topic!:
TAP TALK: PICTURE A DIVERSE SCIENTIFIC WORKFORCE (7-8pm) // Join 500 Women Scientists Corvallis in celebrating World Science Day for Peace and Development. Participate in a presentation on the importance and relevance of a diverse workforce in our understanding of the natural world. Dr. Brooke Penaluna, a Research Fisheries Biologist with the Forest Service, will use a fisheries case study to discuss ways to change the faces of the workforce, so they more closely reflect all those that use or depend on aquatic natural resources.
Internal Brewsletter - October 21, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
GIGANTIC x BLOCK 15 COLLAB
A few weeks ago, we were invited up to Gigantic Brewing for a collaboration session. And next week we’ll be getting some beer on-hand at both locations! We will have beer on tap and packed in bottles.
Here is the beer write-up from Gigantic:
”We collaborated with our friends from Block 15 on this West Coast IPA filled with experimental hop HBC-692 (aka. Talus) and Citra, Galaxy, Cascade, resulting in a beer with intense citrus and tropical fruit” // 7.9% ABV, 65 IBU
MERCH UPDATES
Thanks to everyone that ordered the staff-only Block 15 Crew apparel! The shop is now closed for the time being, but keep an eye out for fresh designs in the months ahead. And don’t be afraid to share your feedback on what you’d like to see and wear!
We are also going to be getting a fresh shipment of merch for our retail space. The seasonal design direction is “Varsity,” featuring bold type, new styles…and maybe a fresh Sticky Hands hoodie that’s going to be 🔥! You can catch a preview of the collegiate-themed look by snagging some new can glasses for sale at the Tap Room. Cheers!
UPCOMING BOTTLE RELEASES
*We are going to start linking our distribution one sheets with these beer descriptions/updates so you can reference those for more detailed information and see what we give our accounts before they order!
Blacklight // Black Lager // Blacklight Lager, formerly known as Black Gold, is our yearly autumnal schwarzbier, releasing this Saturday! Designed in cooperation with OSU’s fermentation science program, this black lager was brewed with specialty dark malts and gently hopped with German hops. Extended cold conditioning rounded out its sharper roast character, producing a smooth and refreshing dark beer offering notes of toasted nuts, dark chocolate, and dried fruit. // 5.25% ABV // $2.75 / 16 oz can, plus deposit
Turbulent Consequence, Duivels Bier // Spontaneously Fermented Dark Lambic-Style Ale // Dropping this Saturday, Turbulence Consequence, Duivels Bier! Duivels Bier is our interpretation of a unique historical style. A specially designed Turbulent Consequence base, aged 30 months in oak barrels, delivers us this sinfully satisfying, dark, lambic-style ale—layered with notes of vanilla, dried fruit, caramel and big time barrel character from it’s 2.5 year slumber. Turbulent Consequence is brewed using classic lambic methods from the Senne River Valley in Belgium. A multi-step turbid mash, inoculation with resident flora in our wild cellar’s coolship, spontaneous fermentation and extended maturation in oak barrels create this devilishly delightful beer. Mature barrels are then used in various blends throughout the year. At nearly 9% it is sinfully easy to drink, and you would swear that the devil was in the bottle. // 8.7% ABV // $11.50 / 500mL bottle
GENERAL UPDATES
Please continue to review our menu changes happening around the company and ensure you know what’s up! Here is an overview of the changes for you to review beforehand so you can be prepared!
For kitchen folks, procedures can be found here.
We are 86’d Flicker (both cans and draft) at the moment, and won’t be getting more back until next week! Beer doesn’t always behave itself, so sometimes batches take a bit longer than anticipated and throw off the schedule a bit! So if someone asks, please let them know it will be back!
DOWNTOWN UPDATES
The 3 Fools Grenache is now live! The Grenache is replacing the 3 Fools Cab Franc which ran out this weekend.
Below are some tasting notes:
2018 Grenache // Rogue Valley AVA, 15.2% ABV // Light bodied and fruity, finishes with some alcohol warmth. It would work great as a pallet cleansing wine for rich/hearty winter meals.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
The new menu here at the Tap Room will go live Thursday, October 22nd, and that’s our final (🤞🤞🤞) answer!
POLICY CORNER
Ever wonder what that policy you signed way back at orientation actually said? Well, here at Policy Corner we're going to highlight a certain company policy from time to time to get it fresh in everyone's minds! And for our very first one, what better policy to revisit than our Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Since it's flu season, there's no better time than now to review this bad boy! Remember to stay healthy and stay safe out there!
STAFF UPDATES
Give a big warm welcome to our newest staff members!
J Pascoe - Brewer
Andy Pierce - Brewery Tech
Ronnie Lovato - Prep Cook
Morgan Kuschel - Server (This is a welcome back!)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
WHAT’S GOING ON TAP SOON?
This schedule is subject to change based on availability & brewing logistics!
Tap Room & Pub
Friday, 10/23 - Blacklight / Turbulent Consequence, Duivels Bier
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
Charlie’s Delights, Pear & Maple Upside Down Cake / Overly Fruited Tart Wit-style Ale
Cardinal Coalescence, Raspberry / Flanders-style Red Ale with Raspberries
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
October’s People’s Pint will benefit Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit!
DINE-OUTS
Pub Dine Out: Check back in November!
Tap Room Dine Out: Check back in November!
CASA’S SHOP SMALL, HELP BIG FUNDRAISER
CASA - Voices for Children is a non-profit organization working with foster children in Corvallis. They are Court Appointed Special Advocates, and their mission is to provide advocacy for 100% of abused and neglected children with open dependency cases within Benton County. CASA is a unique program; there are no other agencies or nonprofit organizations that provide advocacy on behalf of children in foster care. CASA is built on the foundation of everyday people contributing to make a difference in an abused child’s life.
Due to Covid-19 and the difficult year they have experienced as a community, they have decided to try a new "Shop Small, Help BIG" fundraiser this fall:
They are asking community members to purchase gift cards or certificates to their favorite local business and donate them to CASA. The cards and certificates will be gathered and auctioned live on our website or platform in the first week of December.
Our staff doesn’t have to do anything other than sell gift cards and the rest is handled by CASA! So it is a super easy, great way to support this organization. If you do have any questions, though, please reach out to Katy or Paige.
Internal Brewsletter - October 14, 2020
MARKETING UPDATES
LATE FALL BOTTLE RELEASE
We will be doing a modified version of our Late Fall Bottle Release on Saturday, November 7th! This release will include Figgy Pudding, the always highly-anticipated release of Imagine, and the special 2020 variation, Imagine, Belgian Waffle. Each year we take a blend of Belgian-inspired imperial stouts, matured for one to two years in freshly-emptied bourbon barrels for the base, and then reserve a small portion to be conditioned with select ingredients to be released as a limited variation—this year being hot liege waffles and fresh maple syrup.
A quick, but important, heads up—this year’s release will be run just a bit different than in the past. For 2020 you will have THREE different options to procure an allotment of release bottles:
First is our yearly brunch, by reservation only, secured through our newsletter brunch lottery. This year’s brunch will be at the Pub and the Tap Room (Caves will just have public brunch as if it’s a normal Saturday). This lottery is currently open and accepting entrants, and will close this coming Tuesday.
Second, we are offering these releases via our Saturday Drive-Thru sale. The store for this will open as normal, on the Tuesday before the release (November 3rd). This will be done as all other Saturday Drive-Thru sales are done, so nothing new or special!
Third, we will offer ordering UPS delivery to Oregon addresses! Items on the UPS store will go live on Tuesday, November 3rd with fulfillment happening on Thursday, November 5th for delivery on Friday, November 6th.
We’ll provide more details as the event gets closer, in addition to more details provided to folks working at respective locations during the release!
FRESH PRESS CIDER
We’re super excited to announce that we’re making cider! The brew team has been hard at work developing this amazing new addition to the Block 15 lineup. Our first offering is called Fresh Press, a crisp, unfiltered style using sweet Fuji and tart Granny Smith apples.
Fresh Press will be on tap at both Pub and Tap Room locations in the coming weeks, with canned product in the near future!
More details regarding pricing, what it’s replacing, and additional logistics will be relayed as we get closer to a release date.
BLOCK 15 CREW: STAFF APPAREL DESIGN SHOP
This is the last week to order your custom Block 15 Crew apparel. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone rep their gear in their own style!
We’d also love to hear your feedback on this project as well. Do you like the flexibility to choose your own style? Like to have fresh staff-only designs? Anything else you’d like to see? Hit Pascal up at pascal@block15.com and let him hear it!
UPCOMING BOTTLE RELEASES
*We are going to start linking our distribution one sheets with these beer descriptions/updates so you can reference those for more detailed information and see what we give our accounts before they order!
The DAB Lab, Full Melt // Blazey IPA // The latest iteration of our DAB Lab series drops this Saturday! Full Melt is a sticky, tropical 1-2-3 using Citra Cryo, Ekuanot Incognito and Simcoe Co2 extract. We’re pretty stoked to add this dank, hazy addition to our DAB Lab family of beers that explore different hop extraction techniques. // 7% ABV // $4.50 / 16 oz can, plus deposit
Såjhon // Mixed-culture Saison // Mixed-culture fans rejoice! Såjhon is releasing this Saturday alongside The DAB Lab, Full Melt. Såjhon is a rustic farmhouse ale, blending classic Saison yeast and Brettanomyces. Mild funk and delicate acidity support notes of fresh hay and countryside flowers from a duo of noble German hops. A robust grist profile of both rye malt and flaked corn lend dryness and rustic earthiness to the finish. // 4.8% ABV // $11.50 / 500mL bottle
GENERAL UPDATES
Please continue to review our menu changes happening around the company starting this week and next and ensure you know what’s up! Here is an overview of the changes for you to review beforehand so you can be prepared!
For kitchen folks, procedures can be found here.
The OLCC has extended the authorization to accept expired Oregon IDs through the end of the year, so please FOH’ers be aware of this as we’re checking IDs!
DOWNTOWN UPDATES
Fall cocktails have officially launched! They are as listed below:
Chai Painkiller // Chai tea infused silver rum, coconut cream, pineapple & orange juices.
Currant Mood // Buffalo Trace bourbon, Clear Creek Cassis liqueur, lemon juice, honey, Q Ginger Beer.
The Pollinator // Crater Lake Gin, honey-sage-ginger simple syrup, and lemon juice.
Hot Spiked Cider // Applejack Brandy, Tuaca, and hot apple cider.
**Also, our seasonal fruit lemonade flavor has changed from Passionfruit to Black Currant-Blackberry.
We are shifting our closing server schedules. We now have a "1st off" and "2nd off" closer with the "1st off" being responsible for the upstairs closing duties.
Mug Club shirts & mugs, as well as Bourbon Month Passport shirts, are all now all available for pick-up. Members and Passport completers have been given a few different options as to how they would like to receive their swag, so Pub servers may have some members ask if they can pick up their items. Servers should check in with the manager on duty who will then be able to grab shirts/mugs for the guest.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We’re pushing back the new menu here at the Tap Room until next Tuesday, October 20th due to some mechanical delays!
Starting once the current 2Towns cider runs out on draft, we will transition to Wandering Aengus as our draft cider for the time being (until our own cider, Fresh Press, goes live)!
TAKE-OUT/DELIVERY UPDATES
On Monday, Chris discovered a change in the online system when it comes to gift card usage. Turns out that as of August 1st, Square changed its fee structure for deliveries and they no longer accept Gift Cards for delivery orders! BOO!!!!
With this knowledge, there are 2 options:
If the guest has not cleared their shopping cart for their order through the website: Tell the guest they can put through the order as a take-out order, and enter their address and phone number in the final section of “notes to seller.” This will still allow them to use their card, and send the order through the system.
If their preference is to do the order over the phone: Please take their order, and get their address and phone number. Based on which gift card they are using, please use either the POS or Square gift card number Either option you go with, please make sure to check with the take out/delivery team to give an accurate projection of the delivery time for their order.
STAFF UPDATES
Give a big warm welcome to our newest staff members!
Hannah Copeland - Host
Darla Bodway - Host
Congratulations to our fearless scheduler & Pub manager Laura, who recently marked her 5-year anniversary with the company!! 🍻
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
WHAT’S GOING ON TAP SOON?
This schedule is subject to change based on availability & brewing logistics!
Tap Room & Pub
Friday, 10/16 - The DAB Lab, Full Melt / Såjhon
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
Blacklight / Black Lager/Schwarzbier
Turbulent Consequence, Duivels Bier/ Spontaneously Fermented Dark Lambic-style Ale
Charlie’s Delights, Pear & Maple Upside Down Cake / Overly Fruited Tart Wit-style Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
October’s People’s Pint will benefit Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit!
DINE-OUTS
Pub Dine Out: Check back in November!
Tap Room Dine Out: Check back in November! (The previously scheduled Dine-Out has been cancelled due to the restructuring of the organization!)
CASA’S SHOP SMALL, HELP BIG FUNDRAISER
CASA - Voices for Children is a non-profit organization working with foster children in Corvallis. They are Court Appointed Special Advocates, and their mission is to provide advocacy for 100% of abused and neglected children with open dependency cases within Benton County. CASA is a unique program; there are no other agencies or nonprofit organizations that provide advocacy on behalf of children in foster care. CASA is built on the foundation of everyday people contributing to make a difference in an abused child’s life.
Due to Covid-19 and the difficult year they have experienced as a community, they have decided to try a new "Shop Small, Help BIG" fundraiser this fall:
They are asking community members to purchase gift cards or certificates to their favorite local business and donate them to CASA. The cards and certificates will be gathered and auctioned live on our website or platform in the first week of December.
Our staff doesn’t have to do anything other than sell gift cards and the rest is handled by CASA! So it is a super easy, great way to support this organization. If you do have any questions, though, please reach out to Katy or Paige.