Internal Brewsletter - August 24, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 8/26
Sticky Hands, Fruit Cup: Double India Pale Ale// Occasionally, our brewers combine our base Sticky Hands recipe with innovative techniques and hops sourced from around the world in order to create a unique variation of our Hop Experience Ale. Sticky Hands Fruit cup features a medley of hops presenting fruit flavors reminiscent of pineapple, tangerine, blueberry, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.// 8.10% ABV
Takeaways: A bright, fruity entry into the pantheon of Sticky Hands variants.
Bloktoberfest: Marzen Lager// Bavarian-style amber lager, brewed with German malts and delicate noble hops. Cool fermentation and extended cold conditioning smooth out this balanced lager with a round finish.// 5.50% ABV
Takeaways: Brewed with Local Linc Malt barley, our commitment to brewing sustainably through all of our lagers.
Turbulent Consequence, Action & Consequence: Spontaneously Fermented // Brewed in collaboration with our good friends at New Avenues for Youth, Action and Consequence was fermented in neutral oak barrels, aged for one year in forty-year-old oloroso sherry barrels, another year on stainless steel, and finally six months in this bottle. A testament to the benefit that comes with age, this beer proves that a little love goes a long way. Bottled in March 2022 - Will evolve with age. // 6.00% ABV
Takeaways: Brewed in collaboration with New Avenues for Youth, an organization that helps at risk youth in Portland. To be sold at their auction in August to directly help struggling kids in our own state.
BEER EDUCATION
Head to the Downtown Pub or the Tap Room for a tasting with the brewers!
Tuesday: Downtown Pub
Thursday: Tap Room
GENERAL
Here is a quick reminder of our Dress Code policy. Make sure we are showing up to our shifts looking professional, put together, and ready to work (not looking like we came from the gym or other casual activity). You’re all beautiful and have great style!
DRESS CODE
The goal of Block 15’s dress code is to promote a professional appearance that represents the Block15 brand and standard of excellence. Individualism is an important aspect of the Block 15 culture, and we encourage stylistic expression within a set of guidelines designed to present a polished, professional team, with each member remaining easily identifiable as employees of the company.
● Employee attire must be properly well-fitting, presentable, professional, family-friendly, & clean. Also, clothing must be free of prominent logos from other brands. Any questions of following the above are reviewed by the FOH manager on duty.
● A Block 15 logo or graphic must be prominently displayed on top/outer layers of clothing. Those items can include buttons, apron, shirt, sweatshirt, hat or other Block 15 branded items.
● Some positions may have more specific restrictions intended to protect the employee from potential job-related hazards.
MENU UPDATE
Mixed Berry Pavlova-House baked meringue shell served with lemon curd, mixed Willamette Valley berries, and freshly whipped cream. $8
Pavlova is a dessert consisting of a meringue base or shell filled with whipped cream and fruit. Ours has the addition of fresh lemon curd, which is a sweet and tart thickened sauce or preserves made from lemons, sugar, butter, and eggs.
Our pavlova is gluten-free!
A meringue is made from whipped egg whites and sugar that is formed into a shell and baked until just crisp. It should have a light and crisp exterior with a slightly gooey, marshmallowy center.
These photos feature just strawberries because that is all I had at testing! Ours will be a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
PUB UPDATES
As mentioned on the Read & Sign and FOH focus point this week–we are aiming to be extra mindful of the times that we are behind the bar. Help is always, always appreciated, but it is a tight and fast paced working area that can get crowded quickly. We absolutely appreciate and welcome all of the help and teamwork, and just want to make being behind the bar smooth for everyone! Below are a couple of key takeaways:
When coming behind the bar, please be mindful of how many other people are currently working behind the bar. If there are two people in the beer pouring area, it becomes very tight and hard to move around with a third. Focusing on helping folks in the BZero area is a great way to help out if it looks like they haven’t been greeted yet.
If you see a bartender talking to a guest, please wait until they are done (or gently get their attention if it’s urgent) before passing along info or asking a question. We want to be respectful of our interactions with guests at the bar.
If you are clocking in, working on a beer restock, or popping in at the end of the bar, please tuck to one side of the bar. Often, folks will need to get down to the BZero/B1 area to help take care of guests and may struggle to get to that end if the aisle is clogged up.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We are focusing on brewery safety this week. Make sure that we are not walking through the brewery when they are actively brewing unless you have gotten the OK from a brewer.
Next Tuesday, August 30th, we will be holding an event at the Tap Room for the Corvallis Young Professionals Association. 25% of all beer sales for the day will be donated to Jackson Street Youth Services. Come show your love and support for this awesome cause!
HIGH FIVE SECTION (NEW SECTION)
Folks! This is a new section to give your coworkers some kudos! Nominate your coworker on this Wufoo form (below), and we’ll give them a big high five for their hard work and the positive vibes they bring to the team!
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Zachary Horowitz (BOH)
Kelsea De Filippis - Marketing + Creative Manager
Patrick Morris - Caves Head Chef
Alicia Allen - Caves GM
Liz Smith - Caves AGM
Danica Pommerenk - Lead Server
Preslee Redfield - Lead Server
Ann Loreng - Lead Server
Kira Sciarrotta - Lead Server
Travis Smith- Lead Line Cook
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Fresh Catch// India Pale Ale
Dark Matter// Chocolate Porter
Flicker// India Pale Ale
The DAB Lab: Double Dab// India Pale Ale
The DAB Lab: Norther Lights// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
Check back in November!
DINE OUT
Mary’s Peak Search and Rescue
September 13th
Mary’s Peak Search and Rescue Inc. (MPSAR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated with the state of Oregon. MPSAR provides search and rescue assistance for people who are lost out of doors. Specifically providing assistance to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and other official agencies in charge of search and rescue missions throughout Oregon.
Internal Brewsletter - August 17, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 8/19
Alt: Altbier// This Northern German-style Altbier leads out with a beautiful malt profile featuring caramel, grain, and bread notes that quickly give way to a crisp and refreshing finish. Cool fermentation with a German ale yeast lends this Altbier fruity and gently rustic complexity, while extended cold conditioning—much like what you find in a traditionally brewed lager—rounds it out with a smooth, refined finish.// 5.00% ABV
Takeaways: Our GABF gold Medal winning Recipe is made to be as traditional as possible.
Kumo: Rice Lager// Kumo, which translates to Cloud, is our Japanese inspired rice lager. Brewed with NW Linc Malt Genie Pilsner, flaked rice and gentle hop additions. Kumo is airy and clean with subtle though complex character and a refreshing finish.// 4.50% ABV
Takeaways: Inspired by our love of "super dry" Japanese lagers, this one is brewed with Linc Malt Genie Pilsner; one the finilists in the Gloria! malt trials. Dry, snappy and refreshing. Who doesn't love a good rice lager?
BEER EDUCATION
Head to the Downtown Pub or the Tap Room for a tasting with the brewers!
Tuesday: Downtown Pub
Thursday: Tap Room
GENERAL
Pavlova is coming BACK! We will replace the coconut panna cotta with our Berry Pavlova on Friday 8/26!
Mixed Berry Pavlova-House baked meringue shell served with lemon curd, mixed Willamette Valley berries, and freshly whipped cream. $8
PUB UPDATES
This is a reminder to please place beer menus (1 for every 2 people that can be seated, laid down in an “X” formation) on a table when you are done cleaning it. This indicates to the hosts, floats, or other servers that the table is clean and ready to be sat. Please make sure that the upstairs server station and back server station have a stack of menus for easy access when resetting tables.
Closing Servers - We’ve seen some funky ghost tickets from previous days come in occasionally and we think the culprit might be handhelds that have not resynced before the end of the day. As part of your closing duties, please login to each handheld before you place it on the charging dock to ensure that it syncs back up with the main system. The bar manager will be in charge of syncing the handhelds charging at the bar.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Chicken wings are back in stock to run Friday, Saturday and Sundays at the taproom! The wings we are getting in are quite voluptuous, so we are going to go back to a count version this Friday. There will be options for 3, 6, 9 or 12 wings. If folks want to do different sauces, please ring them in separately. For instance, if someone wants 12 wings, but 6 tossed in Carolina gold and 6 tossed in wing sauce, ring them in as 2 separate orders of 6 and special instruct to plate them together!
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Brenden Ruiz (FOH Management)
Michael Reyna (Distro)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
Check back in November!
DINE OUT
Check back next month!
Internal Brewsletter - August 10, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 8/12
Peach Punch: India Pale Ale// Great Notion and Block 15 have teamed up again, blending techniques and ideas from both breweries to brew this luscious, fruit-forward IPA. Peach Punch was fermented with peaches and apricots then dry-hopped with massive amounts of galaxy and mosaic hops.// 7.00% ABV
Takeaways: Mango. Peachie O's. Juice Bomb. Gushing with peacie juice flavor, citrus and tropical notes that wash over the palate with a creamy, luscious body. Many peaches and apricots were harmed in the making of this beer.
BEER EDUCATION
Head to the Downtown Pub or the Tap Room for a tasting with the brewers!
Tuesday: Downtown Pub
Thursday: Tap Room
PUB UPDATES
Remember to finish filling out shift change lists and ensure that all tasks have been completed before checking out with your bar manager or manager on duty. Before clocking off and leaving, we should always check out with a manager first.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Check back next week!
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
check back next week!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Peach Punch// India Pale Ale *Collab with Great Notion*
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Sticky Hands Fruit Cup// India Pale Ale
Flicker// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
Check back in November!
DINE OUT
Old Mill District
Tuesday August 16th
A portion of the days dine in and take out sales to benefit Old Mill Center. For 45 years, Old Mill Center for Children & Families has worked to ensure that all children have a fair and equal chance at a great start in life. Its six specially designed education and therapy programs support the social, emotional, physical, and mental health needs of our community’s children and families.
Internal Brewsletter - August 3, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 8/5
Fresca Pils: Italian-Style Pilsner// A crisp, hop-forward Italian-style pilsner brewed with Italian Eraclea pilsner malt and generously hopped with European Styrian hops, lending zippy notes of citrus, berries, and fresh-cut grass. designed in cooperation with label artist Chris Herbst of Ashland’s Flow Factory NW.// 5.30% ABV
Takeaways: Italian Pilsner malt and a light hand dry hopping with slovenian hops gives a delicate, but unique flavor to this Italian-Pilsner inspired beer.
Releasing Friday, 8/5
Turbulent Consequence, Peche: Spontaneous Wild Ale with Peaches// Our 2022 blend takes carefully selected barrels of up to 18-month-old Turbulent Consequence stock to further mature on a duo of locally grown autumn gold and white peaches for an additional eight months. Turbulent Consequence is brewed using historic Lambic methods, including a turbid mash with Oregon-grown raw wheat and barley, extended boil with aged hops, inoculation by resident flora in our wild cellar’s coolship, and spontaneous fermentation and maturation in oak barrels.// 6.00% ABV
Takeaways: Fruited at 3 pounds per gallon, we used 1000 pounds of local peaches from Detering Orchards in Harrisburg, OR
IT’S BACK!
Friday, 8/5
Animal Cookies// India Pale Ale
BEER EDUCATION
Head to the Downtown Pub or the Tap Room for a tasting with the brewers!
Tuesday: Downtown Pub
Thursday: Tap Room
COMPANY NEWS
Congratulations to Jess on her move to a Front of House Manager role! She begins her training next week, so be sure to give her a high five!
Company Party is next week!
Tuesday August 9th
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Park Walnut Barn
https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/walnut-barnTime: 4-8pm. BBQ will be served at 6pm
PUB UPDATES
We threw a handful of extra beverage menus into rotation with the intention of having a stack live at the back server station downstairs and the server station upstairs. After you clean and reset a table, please put menus down to indicate that the table is clean and ready to be sat. At the end of the night, the host will gather all the menus to clean them. Opening servers, please put a stack at each station as part of your opening duties.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
New Cocktail this Friday! Back Porch Lemonade
- Citrus Vodka
- Cranberry Juice
- Lemon Juice
- Simple Syrup
- Angostura Bitters
- Ginger Beer
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Sydney Burton (BOH)
Aaron Sanchez (BOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fresca Pils// Italian-Style Pilsner
Turbulent Consequence, Peche// Spontaneous Wild Ale with Peaches
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Peach Punch// India Pale Ale *Collab with Great Notion*
Sticky Hands Fruit Cup// India Pale Ale
Flicker// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
Check back in November!
DINE OUT
Old Mill District
Tuesday August 16th
A portion of the days dine in and take out sales to benefit Old Mill Center. For 45 years, Old Mill Center for Children & Families has worked to ensure that all children have a fair and equal chance at a great start in life. Its six specially designed education and therapy programs support the social, emotional, physical, and mental health needs of our community’s children and families.
Internal Brewsletter - July 27, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 7/29
Dab Lab, Star Tropics: Hazy India Pale Ale// The Dab Lab series focuses on hop-forward ales brewed with a vibrant blend of hop extractions and varietals. Star Tropics balances resinous and juicy notes from some of our favorite hop varietals and pushes flavor into the realm of a tropical delight with a pillowy soft malt body.// 7.00% ABV
Takeaways: Tropical Fruit flavors and aromas shine in our most recent offering of The DAB Lab series which focuses on using alternative and experimental hop products
Releasing Friday, 7/29
Noble Intention: German-Style Gose// Brewed in the classic Gose tradition, Noble Intentions is a German inspired wheat beer brewed with a touch of coriander and sea salt, and matured in a large oak foudre with live lactobacillus. Gently tart and snappy, simply complex, crisp and satisfying.// 4.60% ABV
Takeaways: This was designed to fall inline with a more traditional Gose. Gentle acidity, balanced with salinity make this a low abv, refreshing beer perfect for a hot day.
UPCOMING DRAFT RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 7/29
SCIENCE!: West-Coast IPA// A classic west-coast IPA with Centennial, Chinook, citra and CTZ// 6.30% ABV
Takeaways: A classic west-coast (citra, chinook and centennial) with a modern twist thanks to the diacetyl-free yeast from Berkeley yeast labs. Pine resin, lilac floral, smooth tangarine. Not looking to reinvent the wheel, other than the yeast.
BEER EDUCATION
Head to the Downtown Pub or the Tap Room for a tasting with the brewers!
Tuesday: Downtown Pub
Thursday: Tap Room
TUNES, BREWS & BBQ - LAST DAY!
THURSDAY 7/28
Tunes - Space Neighbors - Retro Future Classics
BBQ - Cherry Chipotle Brisket Sandwich with Street Corn
BREWS WITH BIGGER VIEWS - COMPANY NEWS
Given the success and great conversation that was generated by our June Pride Month talk in the Barrel room, we are looking to make these conversations a more regular thing. We will be hosting a talk in the barrel room on Friday, 7/29/2022 at 5:30pm. It will be an informal chat surrounding topics of Inclusivity in our work place - what do we do well, what are our blind spots, and what can we do to improve. You do not need to prepare anything, just come to the talk with an open heart! There will be beer and a few snacks. Please come join us!
PUB UPDATES
Mojito launching at the Pub this Friday! There will be modifier buttons if someone wants to do a Strawberry, Peach, Raspberry-Vanilla, or Passionfruit-Mango Mojito for no additional charge.
A Toast wifi booster has been added up by table 18 and should help with the handhelds randomly disconnecting in certain areas of the downstairs. We also moved one of the booster to right outside of the employee door to help with the handheld connection in the outside sections. If we are still experiencing issues with the wifi dropping for the handhelds, please let Goody know!
TAP ROOM UPDATES
The Last Tunes Brews and BBQ tomorrow! If you’re not working, come down to the Tap Room to eat, drink and jam!
THURSDAY 7/28
Tunes - Space Neighbors - Retro Future Classics
BBQ - Cherry Chipotle Brisket Sandwich with Street Corn
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Check back next week!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Science!// India Pale Ale
The DAB Lab: Star Tropics// India Pale Ale
Noble Intentions// German-Style Gose
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Peach Punch// India Pale Ale *Collab with Great Notion*
The DAB Lab: Star Tropics// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
Check back in November!
DINE OUT
Old Mill District
Tuesday August 16th
A portion of the days dine in and take out sales to benefit Old Mill Center. For 45 years, Old Mill Center for Children & Families has worked to ensure that all children have a fair and equal chance at a great start in life. Its six specially designed education and therapy programs support the social, emotional, physical, and mental health needs of our community’s children and families.
Internal Brewsletter - July 20, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
No New Releases
No new releases this week! However, we are bringing back some oldies with a special tap and bottle at both locations
At the Pub:
Summer Shortcake 2018: Sour Blonde Ale with Berries and Vanilla // A blend of sour blonde ales, including a tart and zippy young beer brewed with toasted oats alongside rustic barrel-matured stock from our wild cellar. This blend of young and old was then conditioned on generous amounts of Oregon-grown strawberries and raspberries and matured on vanilla beans, producing a fruity, refreshing sour ale that finishes with a crisp acidity and lingering notes of freshly-picked berries.
7.00% // 500mL Bottle
At the Tap Room:
TC Huckleberry 2018: Lambic Style Ale with Huckleberries // 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. 2018 Huckleberry was matured over two years in barrels, including a year on wild huckleberries.
6.50% // 500mL Bottle
BEER EDUCATION
Head to the Downtown Pub or the Tap Room for a tasting with the brewers!
Tuesday: Downtown Pub
Thursday: Tap Room
TUNES, BREWS & BBQ - 2022 Lineup
THURSDAY 7/21
Tunes - The Flat Stanley Incident - Eclectic Americana
BBQ - Brisket Burnt Ends with House Carolina Style Slaw, Baked Mac N Cheese, and Texas Toast
THURSDAY 7/28
Tunes - Space Neighbors - Retro Future Classics
BBQ - Cherry Chipotle Brisket Sandwich with Street Corn
COMPANY NEWS
RSVP’s are now open for our Company BBQ Tuesday, August 9th. Please RSVP before July 26th so that we can have the appropriate amount of food from our catering company.
Cheers, Nick & Kristen
PUB UPDATES
Hosts - For parties of 8 or more, we are asking that half of the group is here before we seat them. To ensure that we are providing a great experience for our guests and communicating properly, please inform guests of this policy as you are placing them on the waitlist. You can use the following verbiage (or something along these lines with a warm and friendly smile/tone) “For parties of 8 or more, we ask that half of your party is here before we seat you. We will get you on the waitlist and start preparing your table in the meantime. If you would like to have a drink while you wait, we would be happy to help you at the bar.” This will help to control the flow in the kitchen and on the floor better and ultimately provide a more seamless experience for our guests!
Our sparkling wine pour will be switching from the small Lovo Prosecco bottles to the Acinum Extra Dry Prosecco (same wine that we use in the Sparkle Motion). This is an Italian Proscecco with stone fruit and honeysuckle aromas lead the nose. The simple off-dry palate doles out green apple, peach and candied citrus peel. It's fresh and simple with bright acidity.
Raspberry + Meyer Lemon SeekOut has been replaced by Blackberry + Kiwi for the season.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
New phones should be here Wednesday!
We are working on getting new Toast handhelds/fixing the ones that aren’t working. In the meantime please ensure they are charging when you plug them in - it may take some wiggling of the charger to make them work.
Third Tunes Brews and BBQ tomorrow! If you’re not working, come down to the Tap Room to eat, drink and jam!
THURSDAY 7/21
Tunes - The Flat Stanley Incident - Eclectic Americana
BBQ - Brisket Burnt Ends with House Carolina Style Slaw, Baked Mac N Cheese, and Texas Toast
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Check back next week!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Summer Shortcake 2018 // Sour Blonde Ale with Berries and Vanilla
TC Huckleberry 2018 // Lambic Style Ale with Huckleberries
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Science!// India Pale Ale
Peach Punch// India Pale Ale *Collab with Great Notion*
The DAB Lab: Star Tropics// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
Check back in November!
DINE OUT
Old Mill District
Tuesday August 16th
A portion of the days dine in and take out sales to benefit Old Mill Center. For 45 years, Old Mill Center for Children & Families has worked to ensure that all children have a fair and equal chance at a great start in life. Its six specially designed education and therapy programs support the social, emotional, physical, and mental health needs of our community’s children and families.
Internal Brewsletter - July 13, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 7/15
Sticky Hands, Crosby Cuts: India Pale Ale// Featuring all salmon-safe hop varietals grown at nearby Crosby Farms, Crosby Cuts is a hop experience raised close to home. The selected hops are some of the most expressive varietals harvested from the Crosby fields, and notably different than other growing regions. Amarillo, Chinook and el Dorado hops pair together to deliver this piney, citrusy ale that is bolstered by salmon-safe malts from Mainstem Malt and Skagit Valley Malting. a sustainable representation of the best of the pacific northwest.// 8.10% ABV
Takeaways:
100% Salmon Safe
Salmon Safe is an organization that encourages farming practices that protect water quality, maintain watershed health and restore habitat through a certification program.
This means: conscientious water usage, strict pesticide controls and preventing soil erosion in sensitive areas.
Releasing Friday, 7/15
Cassidy: Wild Ale with Flowers// Inspired by my daughter, this wild farmhouse ale was matured in Sauternes wine barrels with brettanomyces and then conditioned on spring flowers just before packaging. Cassidy is brewed each spring, bottled the following spring with honey from her Grandpa’s bee hive, and released around her birthday. Each bottle contains a portion of all previous years' blends. This bottle-conditioned ale is delightful fresh, and it will evolve beautifully as it ages alongside Cassidy.// 8.70% ABV
Takeaways:
Warm reddish gold from malt bill and wildflower additions. Fruity wild backbone strengthened by hibiscus and combines to create a mix of candy strawberry and Meyer lemon zest. The addition of violets backs up gentle Sauternes barrel character, and an earthy, spicy hop nose is complemented by rose petals and estate honey used in bottle conditioning.
BEER EDUCATION
Head to the Downtown Pub or the Tap Room for a tasting with the brewers!
Tuesday: Downtown Pub
Thursday: Tap Room
EVENTS
Starting today 7/13, we will be opening the Tap Room for lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays! This is what our official new hours will be.
Monday/Tuesday - 3pm to 9pm
Wednesday Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday/Saturday 11:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm
The Oregon22 Track and Field Championships will be held in Eugene from July 15th through the 24th. While this is an out of town event, we do anticipate seeing a good amount of folks traveling and likely making their way up to Corvallis! It’s going to be busy!
For the time being because of crazy avocado prices, we will be halting the use of guacamole at the Tap Room and adding avocado as an option at both locations. We will keep the crema and avocados for the Z.A.T at this time.
We now have a designated procedure and button for Vegan Enchiladas! The difference is holding both cheese and the crema and adding vegan cheddar and corn & bean salsa. The button for this is under “enchilada mods”
TUNES, BREWS & BBQ - 2022 Lineup
THURSDAY 7/14
Tunes - The Brutal Bridges Band - Rump-spanking alt-punk-funk-icana
BBQ - Alabama Smoked Chicken Hindquarters with Picnic Potato Salad, Pickled Market Vegetables and Cornbread
THURSDAY 7/21
Tunes - The Flat Stanley Incident - Eclectic Americana
BBQ - Brisket Burnt Ends with House Carolina Style Slaw, Baked Mac N Cheese, and Texas Toast
THURSDAY 7/28
Tunes - Space Neighbors - Retro Future Classics
BBQ - Cherry Chipotle Brisket Sandwich with Street Corn
COMPANY NEWS
Great Notion Brewing will be visiting us tomorrow (Thursday 7/13) if you see them give them a warm hello!
RSVP’s are now open for our Company BBQ Tuesday, August 9th. Please RSVP before July 26th so that we can have the appropriate amount of food from our catering company.
Cheers, Nick & Kristen
GENERAL
Starting today 7/13, we will be opening the Tap Room for lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays! This is what our official new hours will be.
Monday/Tuesday - 3pm to 9pm
Wednesday Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday/Saturday 11:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm
The Oregon22 Track and Field Championships will be held in Eugene from July 15th through the 24th. While this is an out of town event, we do anticipate seeing a good amount of folks traveling and likely making their way up to Corvallis! It’s going to be busy!
For the time being because of crazy avocado prices, we will be halting the use of guacamole at the Tap Room and adding avocado as an option at both locations. We will keep the crema and avocados for the Z.A.T at this time.
We now have a designated procedure and button for Vegan Enchiladas! The difference is holding both cheese and the crema and adding vegan cheddar and corn & bean salsa. The button for this is under “enchilada mods”
PUB UPDATES
We are no longer wiping menus down after every use. Instead, all menus will be sanitized twice a day as part of the Host side work & shift change (once by the AM Host at 4pm and again by the PM Host after they have been phased). It will be super important for us all (bartenders, hosts, servers, food runners) to double check the cleanliness of menus before putting them back into rotation or before handing them off to customers. No one likes random food in their menus! Servers, feel free to keep a stack of beer menus at the upstairs and back server stations to put back on tables once they have been cleaned–this is how we let our hosts know that a table is clean and ready to be sat again.
On the topic of lists–here is a quick reminder to make sure that all lists and side work have been completed or delegated before clocking off. Items should be initialized when they have been completed, rather than just checked off. A lot of time has been put into creating these lists to help share the work and duties, so take care of your coworkers by ensuring that these are complete. Lack of completion or not signing off on items could lead to a write-up (but no one wants that to happen!).
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Second Tunes Brews and BBQ tomorrow! If you’re not working, come down to the Tap Room to eat, drink and jam!
THURSDAY 7/14
Tunes - The Brutal Bridges Band - Rump-spanking alt-punk-funk-icana
BBQ - Alabama Smoked Chicken Hindquarters with Picnic Potato Salad, Pickled Market Vegetables and Cornbread
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Ryan Larson (BOH)
Riley Elmore (FOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Sticky Hands, Crosby Cuts// India Pale Ale
Cassidy// Wild Ale with Flowers
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Science!// India Pale Ale
Peach Punch// India Pale Ale *Collab with Great Notion*
The DAB Lab: Star Tropics// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT JUNE
Check Back in August!
Internal Brewsletter - July 6, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 7/8
The DAB Lab, Hop Hash: India Pale Ale// In addition to Mosaic CO2 extract and Citra hops, Hop Hash features a heady blast of Simcoe lupulin powder - a cryogenic concentration of resin and oils from whole hop flowers. Together, this pungent hop addition produces an aromatic burst of resinous, piney, and citrusy hop character, complementing subtle grist notes of bread crust and oats.// 7.00% ABV
Takeaways:
Like fresh squeezed Juice, or a medely of jolly ranchers.
Papaya. Limoncello. Nectar. Delicately sweet, waves of citrus coat the palate with a bright tropical punch. Moderate bitterness balances well with this juice-forward IPA.
Alchemize: India Pale Ale// When a top innovating company in the HOP industry drops an experimental new product on your doorstep, you jump at the opportunity to use it! Brewed with a new YCH hop product that combines Citra, Simcoe, Mosaic and Phantasm powder into one package, this thiolized west-coast IPA showcases the research and forward-thinking happenings in the hop industry.// 7.00% ABV
Takeaways:
Experimenting with Thiolized yeast an R&D hop product from YCH that combines Citra, Simoe and Mosaic Cryo with Phantasm powder.
Passion Fruit. Clementine. Citrus Press. Dripping with guava and passionfruit, soft bodied with bright orange citrus. Mouth coating and delicious, goes down easy.
Wandelpad: Belgian - Style Blonde Ale// Inspired by one of the finest Trappist beers we sampled in our travels through Belgium, this blonde ale was brewed with imported Belgian malts, Oregon-grown hops, and Trappist yeast. Crisp, complex, and refreshing, the result is a classic Belgian balance of fruity esters, rustic grist character, and a zesty hop finish.// 7.00% ABV
Takeaways:
Made with Traditional ingredients and naturally conditioned.
Honey. Spice. Velvety. Aromas of honey and straw play with a subtle spice and fuityness that balances with a delicate bitterness. Very refreshing.
BEER EDUCATION
Head to the Downtown Pub or the Tap Room for a tasting with the brewers!
Tuesday: Tap Room
Thursday: Downtown Pub
EVENTS
Hi Beer Friends!
This is your friendly reminder that the Pink Boots Q&A is coming up this Saturday, July 9th, 3pm in the Block 15 Taproom Barrel Room (3415 SW Deschutes St, Corvallis).
Some quick notes:
You are female and/or non-binary identified.
You are currently employed in the industry, earning at least at least 25% of your income from the industry. Don't worry, students intending to enter the industry are welcome!
Any and all positions in the industry are welcome: Production, bar tenders, sales, distribution, front of house, back of house, etc.
Pink Boots is more than just beer! It is anything in the alcohol and fermented beverage industry including wine, cider, distilling or any other profession relating to this industry.
If you can't make it on Saturday -- We've got a second Q&A session available.
Tuesday, July 12th, 6pm at Alesong, downtown location (248 E 5th Ave #25, Eugene). Parking is in lots around the 5th Street Public Market. Thanks to Holly Amlin for helping to coordinate this!
If you are unable to make either event please feel free to reach out to me with any questions at J@block15.com
I hope to see you all on Saturday or next Tuesday,
Best,
J Pascoe
TUNES, BREWS & BBQ - 2022 Lineup
THURSDAY, 7/7
Tunes - DRTR - Blues Americana
BBQ - Chipotle Tri Tip Sandwich with Macaroni Salad
THURSDAY 7/14
Tunes - The Brutal Bridges Band - Rump-spanking alt-punk-funk-icana
BBQ - Alabama Smoked Chicken Hindquarters with Picnic Potato Salad, Pickled Market Vegetables and Cornbread
THURSDAY 7/21
Tunes - The Flat Stanley Incident - Eclectic Americana
BBQ - Brisket Burnt Ends with House Carolina Style Slaw, Baked Mac N Cheese, and Texas Toast
THURSDAY 7/28
Tunes - Space Neighbors - Retro Future Classics
BBQ - Cherry Chipotle Brisket Sandwich with Street Corn
COMPANY NEWS
Save the date! The Annual Block 15 company picnic is coming up Tuesday, August 9th. All locations will be closed. This is a family friendly event, kids and pups welcome. RSVP form and more information to come in the next few weeks. We look forward to hanging out with you!
Cheers,Nick & Kristen
PUB UPDATES
Big potted plants have been consistently dry- these need 2 buckets once a week
No more bikes in the building. Please lock up your bike outside!
TAP ROOM UPDATES
The time edit log is now upstairs as you walk into the breakroom/office and not in the bar binder.
First Tunes Brews and BBQ tomorrow! If you’re not working, come down to the Tap Room to eat, drink and jam!
THURSDAY 7/7
DRTR - Blues Americana
BBQ - Chipotle Tri Tip Sandwich with Macaroni Salad
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Alchemize// India Pale Ale
The DAB Lab Hop Hash// India Pale Ale
Wandelpad// Belgian - Style Blonde Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Sticky Hands: Crosby Cuts// The Hop Experience Ale
Science!// India Pale Ale
Peach Punch// India Pale Ale *Collab with Great Notion*
The DAB Lab: Star Tropics// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT JUNE
Check Back in August!
Internal Brewsletter - June 29, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 7/1
Animal Cookies: India Pale Ale// Brewed for the hop-loving animal inside of you, this can is packed with sticky, pungent hops. Unleash a swirling circus of pineapple, tangerine, mango, pine, and dank herb hop character, balanced with pale malt and malted oats for a soft mouthfeel and gentle finish.// 7.00% ABV
Takeaways:
Mango - Pine - Fully Loaded
This fully loaded IPA uleashes huge, juicy notes of pineapple, mango and tangarine that balances with dank herb and pine.
Perennial Series
COLLAB RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 7/1
Brewery: Moonraker (Brewed in Auburn California)
Headway: Imperial India Pale Ale// Headway IIPA is brewed with our friends at moonraker down in auburn California. Keeping this Imperial IPA West Coast, we believe it is an exceptional representation of a PNW Double IPA. Our hand-selected Strata & Nectaron are layered on top of some sticky Apollo and Lotus hop resin for some overripe apricots all day! Peachy orange marmalade and California dankness in the tropics.
// 7.80% ABV
BEER EDUCATION
Head to the Downtown Pub or the Tap Room for a tasting with the brewers!
Tuesday: Tap Room
Thursday: Downtown Pub
TUNES, BREWS & BBQ IS BACK!
Starting next Thursday, July 7th, we’ll be bringing back Tunes, Brews, & BBQ!
For those of you who don’t know, T,B,BBQ is an event that we have been hosting at Block 15 almost every summer since 2009 where we have live music, delicious BBQ and of course, amazing beer in the sunshine! Originally, we held these at the pub, but have switched over to the Tap Room because who doesn’t want to listen to live music with that view?!? These have historically been every Wednesday in July, but we are switching it to Thursdays this year.
Each band will be playing two 1 hour sets each Thursday from 6-7 and 7:30-8:30. BBQ specials will go live starting at 5:30.
Unlike last year, we will not be taking any reservations this year for the Tunes. It will be first come, first serve and we will spread the tables out in the landscaped area with room for people to bring blankets/chairs to sit on the grass and jam out! Tables will probably fill up fast so bring a blanket or chair just in case!
Invite the homies or family by sharing our Facebook event!
2022 Lineup
THURSDAY, 7/7
Tunes - DRTR - Blues Americana
BBQ - Chipotle Tri Tip Sandwich with Macaroni Salad
THURSDAY 7/14
Tunes - The Brutal Bridges Band - Rump-spanking alt-punk-funk-icana
BBQ - Alabama Smoked Chicken Hindquarters with Picnic Potato Salad, Pickled Market Vegetables and Cornbread
THURSDAY 7/21
Tunes - The Flat Stanley Incident - Eclectic Americana
BBQ - Brisket Burnt Ends with House Carolina Style Slaw, Baked Mac N Cheese, and Texas Toast
THURSDAY 7/28
Tunes - Space Neighbors - Retro Future Classics
BBQ - Cherry Chipotle Brisket Sandwich with Street Corn
GENERAL
When clocking in, the goal is to be completely ready to start your shift (proper shoes and attire, hair pulled back, apron on). Time clocked on should be spent readying yourself for your shift (soups/specials, new beers, 86’d items, new or updated line procedures, etc.), but not putting belongings away or changing clothes. Same goes for clocking out–please be sure to clock out before going downstairs to change shoes/clothes or grab personal belongings.
We will be closing at 8pm (last seating, 7pm) at both locations on Monday, July 4th!
PUB UPDATES
To expand on the Front of House focus point this week: In order to set our co-workers up for success, we would like to focus on more thorough communication between Hosts and Servers!
Servers: please check in with the host frequently throughout your shift to let them know what tables are cashed out, which tables need to be bussed or wiped, and which tables are clean and ready to be sat. Often we only have one host on, so checking in often will help with their flow and planning when it comes to seating and quoting wait times.
Hosts: when you have a slow moment, remember to take a loop through the restaurant to make sure that the host map is up to date. Doing this often in combination with the servers updating you all will give you a great idea of the overall big picture of the restaurant and its flow. When there are two hosts scheduled, make sure you establish who is the person at the stand quoting times, and who is the “runner” (cleans tables, makes the laps, seats guests).
We are making some bar changes this Friday, July 1st!
Pacific Pineapple will be replaced by the Sun’s Out Saison from 2 Towns Ciderhouse. Sun’s Out is a Peach Saison Cider made with a french saison yeast (gives the cider some farmhouse, spice, and light pepper notes which compliment the peach nicely). Prickly Pearadise will eventually be replaced with Cherry Sublime (red sour cherry-lime cider), but that is still a week or two out.
Guava-White Peach lemonade will be replaced by Passionfuit-Mango
Peachy Keen will be staying for most of the summer, and we will add a Passionfruit-Mango Margarita to the menu this Friday (July 1st)
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Tunes Brews & BBQ Menu!
We are so excited for this years Tunes, Brews & BBQ at the taproom this year! Please check out the different specials we will be offering each week. I will also send out a detailed description to you all a few days in advance so you can get folks super psyched for some killer BBQ!
7/7 ChipotleTri Tip Sandwich-Chipotle marinated tri tip sliced thinly on a house baked roll with local greens, tomato, chipotle aioli and sharp white cheddar cheese. Served with house mac salad.
7/14 Alabama Smoked Chicken Hindquarters w/ Alabama Horseradish BBQ sauce, picnic potato salad, house pickled market vegetables and freshly baked cornbread.
7/21-Brisket Burnt Ends w/ Texas BBQ sauce, house slaw, baked mac and cheese, and Texas toast.
7/28-Cherry Chipotle brisket sandwich-Tender smoked brisket with cherry chipotle BBQ sauce on a house Texas Toast, served with Elotes street corn on the cob.
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Nicole Haye (BOH)
Miles Skene (BOH)
Chase Yarbrough (BOH)
Madeleine Gaskill (FOH)
Congratulations to Alena on moving into a Server role!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Animal Cookies// India Pale Ale
Headway Collab with Moonraker// Imperial India Pale Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Alchemize// India Pale Ale
The DAB Lab Hop Hash// India Pale Ale
Fresca Pils// Italian Pilsner
Sticky Hands: Crosby Cuts// The Hop Experience Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT JUNE
A portion of June’s proceeds from The People’s Pint will be donated to the OCEAN BLUE PROJECT. Ocean Blue Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2012 in Newport, Oregon by father and son, Richard and Fleet Arterbury, tribal members of the Choctaw Nation. They are built around one vision: that the world’s ocean, beaches and rivers will once again be pristine, self-sustaining ecosystems where wildlife and human communities can coexist and thrive.
*Gloria is the beer of choice in June for the People’s Pint!
Stay tuned for some fun things coming up that you all can get involved in!
Internal Brewsletter - June 22, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 6/24
Tropicolor: Hazy India Pale Ale// Capturing the freshest, juiciest hop character from a trifecta of Idaho 7, Sabro and Bru-1 varietals, this Hazy IPA exhibits huge notes of ripe mango and pina colada. soft bodied, with balanced bitterness and a moderate haze, Tropicolor is a highly drinkable IPA with tropical twist.// 6.30% ABV
Takeaways:
We are looking to capture the freshest, juciest character we can from a trifecta of Idaho 7, sabro and bru-1. This is a standard strength hazy ipa that should exhibit huge notes of mango and pina colada.
RETURNING & REVAMPED
Nebula: Oat Stout// This American-Style oat stout was brewed with rolled oats, English Maris Otter, and five different specialy dark malts, imparting rich and roasty notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and caramel that are softened by a smooth body and balanced finish. // 6.00% ABV
PINK BOOTS CHAPTER - MESSAGE FROM J
Hello!
Are you female-identified and/or non-binary and interested in building community (and your career) in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry?
I'm starting a Corvallis Pink Boots chapter and would love to invite you to a Q&A meet up on Saturday, July 9th in the Tap Room Barrel Room to talk about how membership in Pink Boots can do both.
Some important points:
You must be currently employed in the industry, earning at least 25% of your income from the industry. Don't worry -- Students planning on entering the field are welcome, too.
Any and all positions in the industry are welcome: Production, Packaging, Front of House, Back of House, Design, Ownership, Students, etc.
Pink Boots is more than just beer! It can also include wine, cider, mead, distilling, or any other profession directly related to the alcohol industry.
I'd love to see you all on the 9th to talk about this and all the amazing educational opportunities, scholarships, events, and more that we can participate in as a part of Pink Boots.
Best,
J
Have any questions? Email J at j@block15.com or chat in person!
PUB UPDATES
AM Hosts - Now that we are finally into some real summer weather, please make sure that the 4 large outdoor planters get watered with ½-¾ of a bucket of water (each) in the morning! These planters are not on the drip system and need to be watered daily to keep them looking beautiful. When watering, gently pour the water over the entire planter to evenly distribute across the soil and help prevent the soil from getting washed out.
We launched a new cocktail on Tuesday–Zigazig Ah! (if you aren’t familiar with the name, go listen to Wannabe by The Spice Girls). It’s a variation on a Mai Tai with a pistachio orgeat and a guava-ginger-lime foam. For bartenders: the build of the cocktail is the same as the previous Mai Tai. Also, the foam can be a little supercharged, so go slowly when finishing the cocktail.
The half umbrella at 605 has been falling over with the wind. Due to 605 being a small table, we are not able to drill a hole through it to hold the umbrella. Please do not bring out the ½ umbrella. This will mean that 605 is not shaded and is fully in the sun, so please make sure that guests are okay with the extra sunshine before seating them there.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
As you have probably noticed, we have all of our new hanging baskets up! All of these are on an automatic drip system and don’t need to be watered. The only 3 that do are the ones hanging out on the front patio area. Hosts, please grab the small ladder from inside and water them with a pitcher once a day.
We are no longer taking any reservations(large or not) on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. We are also switching the email address for parties 12 and up on Mon-Thurs to Taproom@block15 instead of Sean@block15.
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Nicole Olarra (FOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Tropicolor// India Pale Ale
Nebula// Oat Stout
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Animal Cookies// India Pale Ale
The DAB Lab Hop Hash// India Pale Ale
Fresca Pils// Italian Pilsner
THE PEOPLE’S PINT JUNE
A portion of June’s proceeds from The People’s Pint will be donated to the OCEAN BLUE PROJECT. Ocean Blue Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2012 in Newport, Oregon by father and son, Richard and Fleet Arterbury, tribal members of the Choctaw Nation. They are built around one vision: that the world’s ocean, beaches and rivers will once again be pristine, self-sustaining ecosystems where wildlife and human communities can coexist and thrive.
*Gloria is the beer of choice in June for the People’s Pint!
Stay tuned for some fun things coming up that you all can get involved in!
Internal Brewsletter - June 15, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 6/17
Farmhand Select: Farmhouse Ale// Brewed alongside our friends at Upright Brewing, this farmhouse ale showcases McKenzie hops from nearby Oregon Hop House and a malt bill featuring Francin Pilsner (Trico Farm), Lyon Light Munich (Horlacher Farm) and Oat Pale (Newhouse Farm). These regionally sourced products have created gentle aromas of bartlett pear, kumquat, ginger and clove. This year's entry in a series dedicated to brewing with region as the central focus.// 5.70% ABV
Takeaways:
A killer farmhouse brewed with only regional ingredients and made with our friends at Upright Brewing. Make a saison, then can it. I'm not going to lie, I never get tired of farmhouse ale, especially refreshingly dry farmhouse with pleasant hop bite on a warm summer day. Crushable.
DRAFT ONLY RELEASE
Western Waters: India Pale Ale// Brewed with the good waters of our home state, Oregon, Western Waters is an expression of what clean water sources mean to us. This experimental West Coast IPA was created by adding an enzyme to extract more flavor from the thiols in our hops. Boasting with notes of Orange zest, mango, and cannabis, this IPA delivers some serious hop-driven flavor.
Experimentation is an integral part of the brewing process, and with clean sources, we can push our trials and experimentation. We are always willing to try something new to learn how to make a better product. // 6.90% ABV
Takeaways:
We're trying a new technique for releasing thiols in this one. It'a killer west coast featuring idaho7, ekuanaut incognito, Mosaic and simcoe, but then we're amping up the flavor by releasing those bound thiols during fermentation. Unlike other thiolized beers, we are not using a GMO yeast, but a commercially available enzyme that is used in wine making to get that passionfruit to really pop in sav blanc.
PINK BOOTS CHAPTER - MESSAGE FROM J
Hello!
Are you female-identified and/or non-binary and interested in building community (and your career) in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry?
I'm starting a Corvallis Pink Boots chapter and would love to invite you to a Q&A meet up on Saturday, July 9th in the Tap Room Barrel Room to talk about how membership in Pink Boots can do both.
Some important points:
You must be currently employed in the industry, earning at least 25% of your income from the industry. Don't worry -- Students planning on entering the field are welcome, too.
Any and all positions in the industry are welcome: Production, Packaging, Front of House, Back of House, Design, Ownership, Students, etc.
Pink Boots is more than just beer! It can also include wine, cider, mead, distilling, or any other profession directly related to the alcohol industry.
I'd love to see you all on the 9th to talk about this and all the amazing educational opportunities, scholarships, events, and more that we can participate in as a part of Pink Boots.
Best,
J
Have any questions? Email J at j@block15.com or chat in person!
EVENTS
Ocean Blue & Block 15 Beach Clean Up!
When: June 18th at 10 am
Where: Nye Beach Turn Around (Newport)
Who: You’re invited!
Why: Because we love our ocean!
Come out to the coast on a (hopfeully) Sunny day and make a BIG impact to the land and ocean community! We’ve joined Ocean Blue Projects for The People’s Pint, but we wanted to take it a step further and help raise awareness for microplastics on our shorelines!
HAPPY WORLD’S OCEAN DAY!
You will see these posters at your locations today! This is a good talking point for guests if they ask us what we use! We’re proud to be using non plastic straws at both locations (Agave straws).
PUB UPDATES
We will be switching to the 3 Fools Tempranillo this Friday, June 17th. This will replace the Grenache, and is a nice, light-bodied red that pairs well with all types of dishes. If you are over 21, feel free to check in with a bartender to get a sample of the new wine.
The baskets in the Corral and the hanging baskets above the 100’s are officially on the drip system! Please continue watering the large barrel by the 100’s and the planters on 3rd each morning since these are not on the drip system.
Some helpful tips and tricks for keeping the beer walk-in organized are posted on the outside of the cooler. Please take a look at these tips and let a manager know if you have any questions. One of the most important pieces of information is to keep beer flats each in their own stack (don’t put a Fluffhead flat on top of a stack of Sticky flats) and please do not make mixed flats with single 4-packs that are left over–these singled out 4-packs can live on top of their same stack (2 4-Packs of Fluffhead can be placed on top of the stack of Fluffhead). Thank you for helping to keep our cooler and inventory neat and organized.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We have a new outdoor water station! This should be emptied and brought in every night at close to be refilled in the morning.
We have also brought back the outdoor host stand and bus station. The bus bins should be brought in/sent to the dish pit every night, wipe down the cart, and then collect all the host stuff (Ipads, menus, etc) and put it on the cart inside. Thanks! Hooray for nice weather!
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Micah Johnson (BOH)
Seth Bowman (FOH)
Madeline Fernandez (FOH)
Alana Krupp (BOH)
Olivia Sallee (FOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Farmhand Select// Farmhouse Ale
Western Waters// India Pale Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Tropicolor// India Pale Ale
Animal Cookies// India Pale Ale
The DAB Lab Hop Hash// India Pale Ale
Fresca Pils// Italian Pilsner
THE PEOPLE’S PINT JUNE
A portion of June’s proceeds from The People’s Pint will be donated to the OCEAN BLUE PROJECT. Ocean Blue Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2012 in Newport, Oregon by father and son, Richard and Fleet Arterbury, tribal members of the Choctaw Nation. They are built around one vision: that the world’s ocean, beaches and rivers will once again be pristine, self-sustaining ecosystems where wildlife and human communities can coexist and thrive.
*Gloria is the beer of choice in June for the People’s Pint!
Stay tuned for some fun things coming up that you all can get involved in!
Internal Brewsletter - June 8, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 6/10
The Incredible: Imperial Double India Pale Ale// A preposterously smooth Triple IPA, The Incredible is brewed with a duo of pale and pilsner malts, balanced by a bounty of our favorite hop varietals. What makes this beer truly incredible? Its undeniably approachable notes of melon, lime, and grapefruit floating above an unobtrusive supporting malt and crisp finish. // 10.50% ABV
Takeaways:
We're pushing the envelope in hop flavor and alcohol to create a balanced and deceptively drinkable triple IPA. It should be smooth but fully loaded with huge hop character.
Liberty and Justice for All: India Pale Ale// As many Americans celebrate their freedom on independence day, many others face inequalities that makes true freedom a yet unrealized dream. We stand united with our underserved brothers and sisters, and commit ourselves to the hard work of making liberty and justice a reality for all Americans. This year, a portion of the proceeds from this beer will be donated to Disability Rights Oregon (dro) as they work to promote and defend the rights of persons with disabilities to have equality of opportunity, full participation, and the ability to exercise meaningful choice. // 7.00% ABV
Takeaways:
This West coast IPA features Columbus, Centennial, Citra incognito, Simcoe, Chinook, Amarillo and Azacca hops. Liberty and Justice for all is brewed to help raise awareness for disability rights and equal opportunity.
EVENTS
Ocean Blue & Block 15 Beach Clean Up!
When: June 18th at 10 am
Where: Nye Beach Turn Around (Newport)
Who: You’re invited!
Why: Because we love our ocean!
Come out to the coast on a (hopfeully) Sunny day and make a BIG impact to the land and ocean community! We’ve joined Ocean Blue Projects for The People’s Pint, but we wanted to take it a step further and help raise awareness for microplastics on our shorelines!
HAPPY WORLD’S OCEAN DAY!
You will see these posters at your locations today! This is a good talking point for guests if they ask us what we use! We’re proud to be using non plastic straws at both locations (Agave straws).
PUB UPDATES
Quick clarification: when putting the new “15” stickers on the togo bags, please make sure that the “15” is rotated 90 degrees (like it is on our can labels and on other branding we have throughout the restaurant. This is an important piece of making sure our branding is consistent. Thank you!
Flower baskets will be delivered on Thursday, June 9th! Again, the baskets hanging above the 100’s tables will have an automatic watering system to take care of them, but the baskets in the Corral will need to be hand watered for at least a week until the drip system gets extended. Hosts, please be sure to water these in the AM along with the rest of the outside planters. Baskets can get one pitcher of water each, and the outside planters should get ½-¾ of a 5-gal bucket each. The water should always be gently and evenly poured over the soil to prevent the soil from washing away from the roots.
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Check back next week!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
The Incredible// Imperial Double IPA
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Western Waters// India Pale Ale
Tropicolor// India Pale Ale
Animal Cookies// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT JUNE
A portion of June’s proceeds from The People’s Pint will be donated to the OCEAN BLUE PROJECT. Ocean Blue Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2012 in Newport, Oregon by father and son, Richard and Fleet Arterbury, tribal members of the Choctaw Nation. They are built around one vision: that the world’s ocean, beaches and rivers will once again be pristine, self-sustaining ecosystems where wildlife and human communities can coexist and thrive.
*Gloria is the beer of choice in June for the People’s Pint!
Stay tuned for some fun things coming up that you all can get involved in!
Internal Brewsletter - June 1, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 6/3
Sticky Hands, Brewers Cut: India Pale Ale// Brewer’s Cut 2022 features hop varietals and lots that our brewers hand-selected throughout the Pacific Northwest—Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Cashmere, Amarillo and Chinook. combining these hops with our base Sticky Hands recipe, produces an exhilarating ale that highlight our personal favorite ingredients from the region, brewed with innovative techniques, resulting in a truly unique hop experience!
// 8.10% ABV
Takeaways:
Our second year releasing brewers cut using six hop varietals from the pacific northwest that were brewed in our selection series.
CROWLER SALE
Fresh Flow
GENERAL
Wine prices on the menu will be raising a smidge this upcoming Friday to adjust for costs but also remain competitive and have great value alongside other Corvallis restaurants.
The new Mug Club year officially started on Wednesday, June 1st! Just a reminder, all Mug Club members get their first pint in the new Mug Club year on the house. Please check in with members to see if they have used this perk over the next few weeks, and be sure to discount the beer using the “Mug Club Free Beer” discount button, and log the discount being used on the “Mug Club Free Beer” sheet behind the Pub and Tap Room bars. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Goody!
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Wine things! On Friday, we will be switching up our pinot gris to Sweet Cheeks! We will also have new wine glasses on Friday and all wine will go in those instead of tulip glasses. Finally, starting next Friday, we will have Airlie Rose in Bottles for the summer!
The tall Rotating Specials table tents are no more. The new specials now live on the back side of the Table numbers. Make sure we are still pointing these out to every guest as they are seated.
PUB UPDATES
New hanging baskets will be landing at the Pub this Thursday! The baskets hanging along the awning will be automatically watered using the timed drip system that we have installed, but the baskets on the barrels in the corral will need to be hand watered until we extend the drip system. Hosts - as part of your shift change watering, please make sure that each of these baskets gets one pitcher of water each day.
Heaters in the tent will be coming down this week to prepare for the tent top to also come down. If a guest wants a heated table, please direct them towards the 100’s.
Hosts - especially as we have some busy weekends coming up, remember to offer for each party waiting over 15 minutes to get a drink at the bar if they would like. Also, calling out names of parties when you have folks waiting in the lobby will help to get parties sat and tables full faster.
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Kamryn Phillips (FOH)
Olivia Ross (FOH)
Makayla Karnowski (FOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Sticky Hands, Brewers Cut// The Hop Experience Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Accumulator // Doppelbock
Western Waters// India Pale Ale
Tropicolor// India Pale Ale
Animal Cookies// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT JUNE
A portion of June’s proceeds from The People’s Pint will be donated to the OCEAN BLUE PROJECT. Ocean Blue Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2012 in Newport, Oregon by father and son, Richard and Fleet Arterbury, tribal members of the Choctaw Nation. They are built around one vision: that the world’s ocean, beaches and rivers will once again be pristine, self-sustaining ecosystems where wildlife and human communities can coexist and thrive.
*Gloria is the beer of choice in June for the People’s Pint!
Stay tuned for some fun things coming up that you all can get involved in!
Internal Brewsletter - May 25, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 5/27
Shifting Currents: India Pale Ale// Refreshingly crisp with a pleasant malty backbone, this west coast IPA is packed with lavish hop notes using techniques to capture maximum aromas and smooth bitterness. Featuring Centennial, Simcoe, Cascade and Chinook hops, this beer comes alive with characteristics of orange citrus, floral, and pine. A modern take on a favorite style, Shifting Currents flows on it’s own path.
// 7.50% ABV
Sternwheeler: Hazy Pale Ale// Brewed in collaboration with Friends of Historic Butteville and the Oregon Hop House, Sternwheeler is a hazy pale ale featuring organic Anchor, 2B, and McKenzie hops, Exhibiting vibrant notes of grapefruit, citrus and pine resin. all three varietals are bred and grown in nearby Butteville, at the first certified organic hop farm in Oregon. A portion of sales will go directly towards the historic Butteville Fundraising Project.
// 5.00% ABV
Alumni Club, McMinnville Chapter: Pre-Prohibition Lager// Welcoming a new member annually, the Alumni Club celebrates some of the brightest graduates from the hallowed halls of Oregon State University. Partnering with OSU alumni Rick & Lisa Allen, along with members of the OSU Fermentation Science Department, we proudly present this historical style lager. Pouring a deep golden hue accompanied by aromas of biscuit, honey, and fresh hay, this modern classic features flavor notes of lemon citrus and lemongrass with a pilsner-like bitterness. A true definition of heritage, innovation, and collaboration.
// 5.80% ABV
DRAFT RELEASES
Give Them Their Flowers: Pride Month Pale Ale// In celebration of Pride Month this June we brewed a Pride Month Pale Ale, Give Them Their Flowers! This Pale Ale is Floral, light, and juicy with notes of tangerine and melon. Let's not wait to celebrate the LGBTQ community, let's celebrate now!
// 4.50% ABV / Draft Only
CROWLER SALE
Trilateral Response
GENERAL
Mug Club Social out at the Tap Room on Tuesday, May 31st from 5-8pm! Mug Club members can RSVP by Sunday, May 9th at 5pm with a link that was provided in the most recent Mug Club newsletter. Special perks that will be available at the social are: complimentary first beer at the social, $1.50 off all pints for Mug Club members, and 30% off of appetizers for members and their plus ones.
In the same vein, the new Mug Club year starts on Wednesday, June 1st! One of the Mug Club perks is that their first pint in the new Mug Club year is on us at either the Tap Room or our Downtown Pub (this is just one pint at either location, not one at each). There is a “Mug Club Free Beer” discount button in the Toast system at each location and a form behind both bars to keep track of those that have redeemed this perk. Please put the date of when the member got the free beer, as well as your initials. Let Goody know if you have any questions!
MARKETING
Alumni Club 2022
This weekend marks the 2nd release of Alumni Club, a collaboration beer between Block 15 and a graduate of Oregon State that has gone on to do amazing things in the craft beer industry. This year’s collaboration brewery is Heater Allen, out of McMinnville. Heater Allen produces some of the finest lagers in the country, so it seemed fitting to brew a Pre-Prohibition Style Lager with head brewer Lisa Allen and her father Rick. The Allen’s are 4th generation OSU grads, and are reopening their McMinnville Tap Room this weekend…perfect timing for a great beer drop!
Sternwheeler
Also releasing this weekend is Sternwheeler Hazy Pale Ale. We were contacted a few months ago by the Historic Butteville Store regarding a fundraising opportunity, and we jumped on it! The store is one of the oldest operating retail stores in the state, sitting along the Willamette River. It is also the location of the Oregon Hop House, an all-organic hop farm that contributed hops for this special beer. If you’re craving a freshly brewed hazy pale (proceeds of beer sales go towards their fundraising efforts) or some homemade ice cream, make your way up to Butteville to support a good cause!
EVENTS
Attention LGBTQ community and allies!
Join us Friday at 5:30 pm at the Tap Room for an informal hangout and get to taste "Give Them Their Flowers", our newest draft-only release that we developed for the upcoming Pride Month.
This will be a space to chat about what it means to be part of the LGBTQ community and work in the brewing industry.
We hope to see you there! Please RSVP below…
Friday, 5/27, 5:30pm Tap Room (Barrel Room)
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Starting this Friday, we will be pulling the QR codes from the Tap Room and going back to full counter service. We will still be hosting and seating tables the same as before, however, explaining to guests that we are all counter service and they can come up and order at the bar whenever they are ready. With this happening, remember to be jumping out in line with the handheld and giving outstanding customer service!
Make sure we are honestly and accurately discounting off employee food.
0-4 hours = 20%
4-8 hours = 50%
Over 8 = 70%
PUB UPDATES
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Jayden Grunde (BOH)
Karina Smith (FOH)
Eleanor Smith (BOH)
Welcome back!
Emily Ford-Peterson (BOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Alumni Club// Collab!
Shifting Currents // India Pale Ale
Stern-Wheeler Pale // Hazy Pale Ale
Give Them Their Flowers // India Pale Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Sticky Hands: Brewers Cut// The Hop Experience Ale
Cassidy // Wild Ale with Flowers
Accumulator // Doppelbock
Western Waters// India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT JUNE
A portion of June’s proceeds from The People’s Pint will be donated to the OCEAN BLUE PROJECT. Ocean Blue Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2012 in Newport, Oregon by father and son, Richard and Fleet Arterbury, tribal members of the Choctaw Nation. They are built around one vision: that the world’s ocean, beaches and rivers will once again be pristine, self-sustaining ecosystems where wildlife and human communities can coexist and thrive.
*Gloria is the beer of choice in April for the People’s Pint!
Internal Brewsletter - May 18, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 5/20
Island in the Sky: Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale// Loaded with Chinook, Cascade, Mosaic and Belma hops, Island in the Sky is a beautifully complex hazy IIPA. Featuring hop notes of blueberry and strawberry, this beer is piney and floral, reflecting the regional landscapes that inspired it.
// 9.00% ABV / 16oz can
Nebula: Oat Stout// This American-Style out sout was brewed with rolled oats, English Maris Otter, and five different specialy dark malts, imparting rich and roasty notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and caramel that are softened by a smooth body and balanced finish.
// 6.00% ABV / 16oz can
DRAFT RELEASES
Pear & Apple Cider: Spontaneous Cider// Crisp white apple flesh, pineapple, honey, mild vinous qualities, and a touch of oaky tannin from the barrel. Balanced acidity with a touch of sweetness to keep the dry from being puckering. Just a hint of spontaneous funk, but mostly a very clean drinking experience. This is a blend of pears and apples all sourced from independent Willamette Valley orchards. Spontaneous fermentation and maturation took place over two years in our cold cellar in neutral Willamette Valley Pinot Noir barrels. Cold fermented, this cider pours a hazy yellow gold and would pair well with anything from rich aged cheeses to summer salads.
// 7.50% ABV / Draft Only
CROWLER SALE
Joy!
MARKETING
Mug Club renewals have officially closed! We were able to welcome 18 new members into the Mug Club, so be sure to give the new members a warm welcome when you see them! Further details on benefits and other information that kicks in starting June 1st will come out in the next Brewsletter.
EVENTS
Animal lovers! This weekend, we partnered with Heartland Humane Society for their annual fundraiser, wine, and whiskers! We thought it would be fun to also bring some furry friends over to the taproom to hang with a sponsored animal!
Head on down to the Tap Room tomorrow (Thursday) at 3 pm and give some free pets while sipping a brew!
Email kelsea@block15.com if you have any questions!
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We have a second mini-fridge next to the south taps. This is so that we can move our lemonade pitchers/iced tea and 2towns cans out of our main beer window. The only thing that should live in our can cooler from now on is Block 15 Beer.
With the extra room in that window, we are re-vamping our bottle selection with some amazing beers! Here is what our bottle selection will look like starting this Friday.
Turbulent Consequence, 14, 2022 - Spontaneously Fermented Anniversary Ale
Turbulent Consequence, Noir, 2022 - Spontaneously Fermented Ale
Golden Canary, 2022 - Golden Wild Ale
Super Nebula, 2020 - Bourbon Barrel Matured Imperial Stout with Cocoa Nibs
Lucido, 2020 - Blend of dark wild ales
Kriek 2022 - Oud Bruin Spontaneously Fermented in Bourbon Barrels with Cherries
Fram White, 2021- Wild Ale Matured with Golden Raspberries
Hypnosis, 2021 - Barleywine Matured in Cognac Barrels
Amusement, 2021 - Farmhouse Style Saison
Cardinal Coalescence, 2020 - Flanders Style Red Ale
Raspberry Cardinal, 2020 - Flanders Style Red Ale with Raspberries
PUB UPDATES
Remember - please make sure that the keg walk-in door is closed behind you after doing a beer restock or changing a keg! The door doesn’t automatically latch, so it will need to be physically closed each time.
Please refer to the “Where Do Mats Live?” sheet that is printed and on the Server clipboard. We checked in with Alsco to make sure we only have the exact amounts of mats that we need, so any additional mats should be pointed out to a manager so that we can adjust the par.
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Jayden Grunde (BOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Island in the Sky // Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale
Nebula // Oat Stout
Pear & Apple Cider // Spontaneous Cider
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Alumni Club// Collab!
Cassidy // Wild Ale with Flowers
Shifting Currents // India Pale Ale
Stern-Wheeler Pale // Hazy Pale Ale
Give Them Their Flowers // India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
Check back next week!
Internal Brewsletter - May 11, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 5/6
Fresh Flow: India Pale Ale// A summertime IPA featuring a soft malt base beneath a tidal wave of exotic tropical and juicy citrus hop varietals. Featuring label artwork by Chris Herbst of Ashland’s Flow Factory NW, Fresh Flow is brewed often, canned fresh, and ready to float into the finest bottle shops, beer bars, and markets around the pacific northwest.
// 6.50% ABV / 16oz can
The Beer Walker: India Pale Ale// Our longtime friend Gary, also known as "The Beer Walker," was the first customer through our doors in 2008. A lover of crisp, hoppy beers, Gary often lets us know how he feels about the evolving IPA. Originally developed with his friend Kirk Studach for Gary's 75th birthday, we once again brewed this IPA to feature crisp malts and generous amounts of Simcoe, Strata, and Centennial hops - and there is certainly no damn lactose, Mosaic, or haze in this beer!
// 7.00% ABV / 16oz can
The DAB Lab, Desert High: India Pale Ale// Brewed with the High Desert in mind, this refreshing version of the DAB Lab Series features a base of central Oregon Mecca grade malt in combination with progressive hopping techniques. A dizzying blend of hop varieties and products- including CO2 extractions, lupulin powder, and traditional hops- contributes vibrant notes of tropical fruit, citrus, white wine grapes, and dank herbs. The DAB Lab series focuses on vibrant hop-forward ales that prominently feature hop extractions..
// 6.75% ABV / 16oz can
Nebula: Oat Stout// This American-Style out sout was brewed with rolled oats, English Maris Otter, and five different specialy dark malts, imparting rich and roasty notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and caramel that are softened by a smooth body and balanced finish.
// 6.00% ABV / 16oz can
CROWLER SALE
Summer Knights Kolsch
TAP ROOM UPDATES
As the weather gets nicer, expect later rushes around the 7:00 hour. In the next few weeks we will be extending our hours to stay open later so get ready for lots of sunsets!
This week, we are putting an extra emphasis on hospitality in the line. When the line starts to build, and we have an available food runner/host, we want one of them to be jumping out with a handheld and blowing peoples minds with our hospitality game. We can answer any questions, offer to grab tasters, or just ring in drinks/food and either offer to bring them to the table, or have them wait for the drink pourer to make them depending on what is ordered. As soon as we work our way through the line, that person can jump back and help pour beers to get everything out. We have played around with this a bit and it works super well and I know you all have the skills to make it happen!
PUB UPDATES
Last week we focused on pre-bussing tables (whether they are your own or someone else’s) and saw some great improvement! Keep up the good work in ensuring that our guests have a great and comfortable experience! This week, we would like to continue to be mindful of organization and cleanliness of areas visible to customers (mainly the back server station). Please help to keep clipboards, personal belongings, drink cups and extra aprons off of the main counter and stashed below to keep that area looking nice.
As you are resetting tables downstairs in the carpeted areas (or when there is some down time between rushes) please take a moment to hokey the floors for any large debris or other crumbs to keep things looking tidier.
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
Carson Wood (FOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fresh Flow // India Pale Ale
The Beer Walker // India Pale Ale
Nebula // Oat Stout
The DAB Lab: Desert High // India Pale Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Alumni Club// Collab!
Cassidy // Wild Ale with Flowers
Island in the Sky // Double India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
DINE OUT: May 17th with Soroptimist
A portion of the proceeds from Dine Out at Block 15 will be donated to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Albany (SIA). SIA is part of an international volunteer organization of professional women working to improve the lives of women and girls, in our local communities and throughout the world. Each year Soroptimist International of Albany raises funds to help give back to our community to assist women and families in our local communities when they need it most, no questions asked.
Internal Brewsletter - May 4, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 5/6
Selection Series, Citra: India Pale Ale// Hop selection, the most wonderful time of year! Each fall, after fresh hop harvests are dried and baled, our team evaluates varieties grown at the pacific northwest’s finest hop farms. This IPA was brewed exclusively with Citra hops from E&B farm in Wilder Idaho. With an unobtrusive grist profile and soft water base as the canvas, this beer is meant for Citra’s vibrant notes of Orange, Grapefruit, Tangerine, candied lemon and spring blossom.
// 7.00% ABV / 16oz can
Golden Canary: Golden Wild Ale // Foeder conditioned blend of golden wild ales offering a bready malt base, bright acidity, earthy funk, and a touch of barrel character.
// 7.50% ABV / 750 mL bottle
CEC CHALLENGE
The Block 15 Team finished 3rd overall in the challenge behind the Corvallis High School and the CEC team themselves. I'm super proud of us!
On to the winners for logging the most environmentally sound miles traveled in April:
In Third Place, with 172.42 Miles traveled in April (and 474.75 miles overall):
Kelsea de Filippis! (Winner $75 GC to Peak Sports)
In Second Place, with 214.52 miles is Kira Lovelace! (Winner of $150 GC to Peak Sports)
And in FIRST PLACE with 326.59 miles logged is:
Bryce "Duane The Rock Johnson" Benson
You have won a $250 Gift card to Peak Sports! Congratulations!
Thanks again to everyone who participated or even thought about participating. I appreciate your efforts!
- Ian
CROWLER SALE
Maltster Series, Linc
TAP ROOM UPDATES
We have a new hokie in the mop closet. Make sure we are keeping the 3 rugs looking super clean throughout the day!
The propane cage in the breezeway is full again. If you are needing any backup tanks, you can take from here but remember to put all the empty tanks back in the cage when you are finished.
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Whitney Parks (BOH)
Ruby Obermann (BOH)
Annalee Anglin (FOH)
Kira Sciarrotta (FOH)
Peter Norrie (BOH)
AJ Loftus (BOH)
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Selection Series, Citra // India Pale Ale
Golden Canary // Golden Wild Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Alumni Club// Collab!
DAB LAB: Desert High // India Pale Ale
Cassidy // Wild Ale with Flowers
Island in the Sky // Double India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
DINE OUT: May 17th with Soroptimist
A portion of the proceeds from Dine Out at Block 15 will be donated to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Albany (SIA). SIA is part of an international volunteer organization of professional women working to improve the lives of women and girls, in our local communities and throughout the world. Each year Soroptimist International of Albany raises funds to help give back to our community to assist women and families in our local communities when they need it most, no questions asked.
Internal Brewsletter - April 27, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 4/29
Trilateral Response: Dry-Hopped Wit Ale // Partnering with de Garde and Foreland breweries, we’re taking a classic wit that includes coriander and Seville orange peel, then amping it up with Nectaron and Wakatu hops from the southern hemisphere. The result is a dry, refreshing ale with intense citrus and tropical aroma, all balanced out with fruity yeast esters.
// 5.10% ABV / 16oz can
Summer Knights: Kolsch // This German-style Kölsch beer blends a pilsner malt base with both the lightly fruity quality of an ale and the clean finish of a lager.
// 5.00% ABV / 16oz can
Board Shorts Next Set: India Pale Ale // Brewed in memory of our dear friend and original bar manager, Seth. Next Set represents his bright and easy-going spirit, like rocking a pair of colorful board shorts and drinking a summer IPA that captures the taste of the season with notes of tropical and citrus fruits. A portion of beer sales will be donated in his honor to the OHSU Brain Institute to aid in the discovery of treatments and eventual cure for brain cancer.
// 6.50% ABV / 16oz can
COLLAB RELEASES
Magic Lanterns: India Pale Ale // When we received our order of Phantasm, we pondered the best way to use this intriguing ingredient. Immediately, our friends at Block15 came to mind. Wizards in the hop game, they were excited to join us in the challenge of highlighting this delicate, yet complex ingredient. Mutual passion, hefty amounts of thiol loaded Phantasm, very strategically placed hop additions and the use of a special yeast brought to life this delicious and intriguing IPA concept. Loaded full of rich citrus and vinous character with a touch of tropical wonder, this IPA is a unique expression of elements you wont want to miss.
// 7.00% ABV / 16oz can
GENERAL
We will be running a Family Weekend menu at the pub since we are going to be so rocking busy! Similarly to the last game day menu we will remove pastas, hummus, shawarma salad and the fried chicken sandwich. Along with what is left on the menu, we will be adding Pacific clam dip with house potato chips, Cajun red beans and rice & a pineapple-jalapeno kobe beef hot dog with bacon and queso fresco!
At the taproom we will replace the fried chicken sandwich with the Festival Sausage Sandwich!
CROWLER SALE
Maltster Series, Linc
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Thanks for crushing it on a super busy weekend! You all rock!
PUB UPDATES
New Airlie Rosé of Pinot Noir is officially good to go! This will replace the Left Coast Rosé and will run through the rest of spring and likely a bit into summer before we switch to another rosé. This one also spends a little extra time on the grape skins which give it the deeper color and richer body (not a light or bright pink like a lot of other rosés). See below for some tasting notes:
Airlie Winery 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir 12.5%
Located in Monmouth, OR
Deliciously dry, this lively rosé has notes of cranberry, pie cherry and raspberry. Extended skin contact provided a rich color and medium body.
We will be running a Blood Orange Spritz this weekend with some Blood Orange Puree, lemon, Amrita sparkling wine and a touch of Aperol for bitterness and balance. This will start Friday and run through Sunday (or until we sell out).
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Check back next week!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Trilateral Response // Dry-Hopped Wit Ale
Summer Knights // Kolsch
Board Shorts, Next Set // India Pale Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Alumni Club// Collab!
DAB LAB: Desert High // India Pale Ale
Cassidy // Wild Ale with Flowers
Island in the Sky // Double India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
DINE OUT: May 17th with Soroptimist
A portion of the proceeds from Dine Out at Block 15 will be donated to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Albany (SIA). SIA is part of an international volunteer organization of professional women working to improve the lives of women and girls, in our local communities and throughout the world. Each year Soroptimist International of Albany raises funds to help give back to our community to assist women and families in our local communities when they need it most, no questions asked.
Internal Brewsletter - April 20, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 4/22
DAB Lab, Southern Reach: India Pale Ale // Brewed with New Zealand Cascade, Motuere, Motueka and galaxy hops, this is a tropical beaut of a beer that balances out with dank resin. Pouring a moderate haze, this IPA also features terpenes from the our selected lot of NZ Cascade hops. Southern reach is a showcase of the finest ingredients from the far South Pacific.
// 7.80% ABV / 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.
// 5.50% ABV / 16oz can
UPCOMING DRAFT ONLY RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 4/22
Fast Pass: India Pale Ale // Skip the lines for cans and go straight to draft with Fast Pass! This easy drinking IPA delivers profound aromas of jasmine, lemon peel and papaya from meticulously selected Citra and Strata hops. Pouring a soft haze, this is the fastest, freshest trip from our brewery to your glass.
// 5.80% ABV / DRAFT ONLY
EVENTS
Check back next week!
BEER EDUCATION
Check back next week!
TAP ROOM UPDATES
New carrot cake bells are so good! ( we still have a few LP#9)
Try to push coconut panna cotta!
On days with super large parties we should be communicating with kitchen at least day of, if not before- so someone can come in early to get prep done
New table layout working well- table 15 is a little close to water station- maybe move the silverware/etc area over a bit
Make sure we’re emptying water station and cleaning area at close (now that it isn’t on the bar) and wiping down silverware station area at close (and throughout day)
Make sure we’re hitting the chairs when we turntables
Don’t send our lemonade pitchers to the kitchen- we should be washing those behind the bar
PUB UPDATES
Let’s be focusing in our check-ins on what our focus of the week is
Hokey rugs at close- and sweep the stairs if they need it
Make sure we’re hitting every item for taking out, especially slaw/lemon/tarter for fish, all sauces, etc
Goody will do a walkthrough this week to determine how many rugs we actually need from Alsco
Make sure we’re specific when naming employee tabs
Please don’t double stack dirty glasses/cups on the racks
Be aware of walking areas & organization
FEEDBACK
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Congrats to Noah and Preslee on their promotions to server
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
The DAB Lab, Souther Reach // India Pale Ale
Ridgeback Red // Red Ale
Fast Pass // India Pale Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Summer Knights// Kolsch
Board Shorts Next Set// India Pale Ale
Trilateral Response// Hoppy Wit Ale
Alumni Club// Collab!
DAB LAB: Desert High // India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
DINE OUT: May 17th with Soroptimist
A portion of the proceeds from Dine Out at Block 15 will be donated to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Albany (SIA). SIA is part of an international volunteer organization of professional women working to improve the lives of women and girls, in our local communities and throughout the world. Each year Soroptimist International of Albany raises funds to help give back to our community to assist women and families in our local communities when they need it most, no questions asked.
Internal Brewsletter - April 13, 2022
UPCOMING PACKAGED RELEASES
Releasing Friday, 4/15
Maltster Series, Linc Malt: English Porter // Featuring classic English malts for support, with a backbone of regionally sourced and processed malts to resemble familiar ingredients true to it’s classic style. This English-style porter balances a medium bitterness and finish, highlighting malt character of chocolate, toffee and subtle coffee notes. The result is a very balanced and highly drinkable beer.
// 5.40% ABV / 16oz can
Selection Series, Mosaic: India Pale Ale // This IPA was brewed exclusively with Mosaic hops from Oasis Farms in Prosser, Washington. With an unobtrusive grist profile and soft water base as the canvas, this beer is meant for Mosaic's vibrant notes of berries, orange zest, peaches, tangerine, mango, and a touch of dankness.
// 7.00% ABV / 16oz can
Turbulent Consequence, 14: Dry Hopped Spontaneously Fermented Ale // Turbulent Consequence: 14, our anniversary ale, blends barrels matured for one, two, and three years in our wild cellar, then dry-hopped with a combination of Hallertau Blanc and Nelson Sauvin hops.
// 5.80% ABV / 750 mL bottle
MENU CHANGES
New Dessert Alert! As we welcome spring, we will be switching to a carrot cake bell from the LP version at both locations! We will run this baby starting Monday 4/18 until mid May, which then we will switch back to the lp version until summer!
Carrot Cake Bell-Decadent carrot cake with a fluffy cream cheese filling. This update to a childhood classic is then topped with a classic swirl and toasted & crushed walnut. $8
Based on our feedback from this week, we will be keeping the Portland buns around as a vegan bun option! We will also continue to use these buns for our croutons to ensure we are rolling through the buns quick enough to keep them freshy fresh! I have added a Sub Vegan Bun option to burger mods and the SUB food mods.
EVENTS
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BEER EDUCATION
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SUNDAY CROWLER SALE
Nebula Oat Stout
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Starting Wednesday, we will be adding 3 more bar stools to the other end of the bar! These will be B6-B8. With this, The water station will be moving over under the Specials board and the end of the bar will no longer be a place for dirty dishes/glasses. There will be some playing around with it until we get it where we want, so be patient and remember to give these extra folks just as much attention if not more than you would give any other customer.
As the weather gets nicer and we get busier and busier, we will have more and more kids running around and being wild. Please review the “How to Chat with Parents that don’t Parent” sheet that is posted by both white boards.
PUB UPDATES
Just a reminder that plant watering for the outside plants will be on the Host/Food Runner shift change and side work list. As a daytime host, it will be your duty to ensure that all the three planters on 3rd street in front of the Pub and the one planter in front of Caves get watered properly (4-5 pitchers of water each).
When resetting tables, please do so in an organized fashion to help everything look clean and cohesive. Inside tables should have the table tent at the far end of the table (or in the middle of its two tables pushed together like table 10 or 25/26) with the salt and pepper shakers in front and the chalk cup to the side of the table tent. Each inside table should also get one beer menu for every two people that can sit at the table. This is our way to indicate to other servers and staff that the table is clean and ready to be sat. We now have more menus, so this should be happening every single time (upstairs servers, feel free to keep a clean stack at the server station to reset your own tables). Outside tables should have the table tent at the far end of the table and the “Please see inside staff for seating” tent at the other end. While it is damp and rainy outside, we don’t need to worry about putting beer menus immediately on these tables, but will do so as the weather gets better.
Hosts - When adding folks to the waitlist (if we are on more than a 15-minute wait) please remember to offer the group to grab a drink at the bar while they are waiting.
Closing Servers - Please wipe down the wall behind the ketchup pump nightly as part of your closing duties. The ketchup dries then becomes super glue on the wall that is very hard to remove.
FEEDBACK (NEW SECTION!)
Hey friends! If you find yourself sitting at home, or out and about and something pops into your mind that you would like to pass along to the team, feel free to use this form! Please be mindful of keeping feedback or suggestions constructive and positively worded!
STAFF SECTION!
Welcome to the team to the following folks!
James Phillips (Prep Cook)
Thomas LaPlante (Line Cook)
Kelsey Engebo (Line Cook)
Congratulations to Jess and Kaitlyn on moving up to Lead Server. Hooray!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Maltster Series, Linc Malt // English Porter
Selection Series: Mosaic // India Pale Ale
Turbulent Consequence 14 // Dry Hopped Spontaneously Fermented Ale
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*This list is subject to change based on the brewing schedule, so please keep that in mind!
Summer Knights// Kolsch
Alumni Club// Collab!
DAB LAB: Desert High // India Pale Ale
THE PEOPLE’S PINT
DINE OUT: April 19th with CARDV
A portion of the proceeds from Dine Out at Block 15 will be donated to THE CENTER AGAINST RAPE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (CARDV). CARDV provides free and confidential services and support to those affected by sexual and domestic violence. Join CARDV in April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to raise awareness and funds for survivors in our community! Support The People's Pint at Block 15 and a portion of the proceeds will go to helping survivors.