Block 15 Releases Seasonal Coffee Stout & Bière de Mars

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Both spring seasonals to be available bottled and on tap around Oregon

Corvallis, OR — This March, Block 15Brewing Company will release two new spring entries in their Seasonal Bottle Conditioned Series—Cosmic Cold Brew, Double Ristretto and Here Comes the Sunshine. Both will be available bottled and on tap in early spring—with distribution to bottle shops and tap houses around Oregon and parts of Washington. Bottle conditioned using Block 15’s custom-fabricated mixing tank, both beers are designed to be enjoyed both freshly bottled and cellared.

 

Cosmic Cold Brew, Double Ristretto

Stout, Cold Conditioned with Coffee Beans

Working alongside their south Corvallis neighbors, Bespoken Coffee Roasters, Block 15 elevated their classic Nebula stout with additional malt and a 24-hour cold extraction on freshly roasted Ethiopia Yukiro coffee. Both varietal and roast profile were selected to complement this stout with a buttery nuttiness, zesty citrus, and gentle black tea finish. Inspired by ristretto espresso's decadent flavor, their Double Ristretto variation features an extra-generous shot of rich, malty first runnings, as well as a higher concentration of coffee during cold extraction. The result is a pungent roast and chocolate malt character and a thicker, creamier body.

Cosmic Cold Brew, Double Ristretto is releasing to bottle shops and beer bars around Oregon on March 13th.

Grains: 2-Row, Maris Otter, Chocolate 450, Crystal 120, Chocolate Wheat Malt, Oat Malt, Caramel 35, Roasted Barley, Flaked Oats

Adjunct: Ethiopia Yukiro coffee Hops: Columbus, Crystal Yeast: English Ale

ABV: 9%

FG: 1.022

Here Comes the Sunshine  

Bière de Mars

Block 15’s nod to Northern France's springtime farmhouse ales, this Bière de Mars is inspired by budding flowers, new growth, and the sun emerging from its winter slumber. Its blend of North American malted barley, French Pilsner malt, and locally-grown white wheat produces a rustic grist character that is complemented by gentle hopping with Oregon and European

varietals and fermentation with a pair of characterful yeast strains. Together, they produce a bright and lively farmhouse ale offering nuanced complexity and a crisp, refreshing finish.

Here Comes the Sunshine is releasing to bottle shops and beer bars around Oregon on March 20th.

Grains: 2-Row, Franco Pilsen, Franco Munich, Chateau Monastique, Cracked Wheat

Hops: Magnum, Sterling, Hallertau Blanc

Yeast: Mixed fermentation with Saccharomyces Trois and Saison Dupont

ABV: 6%

FG: 1.006

Both Here Comes the Sunshine and Cosmic Cold Brew, Double Ristretto are available in 500mL bottles, featuring artwork from local artist Patricia Smith.

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About Block 15 Brewing Company

Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, barrel-aged rarities and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild & sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of artfully crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Established in 2008, and brewer- owned from day one.

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Block 15 Releases Late Winter Seasonal Offering - The Prophecies

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Corvallis, OR — This week, Block 15 Brewing Company releases The Prophecies, the latest in its Seasonal Bottle Conditioned Series. This Belgian-style Quadrupel Ale will be available bottled and on tap from the New Year through early spring—with distribution to bottle shops and tap houses around Oregon and parts of Washington. Artfully bottle conditioned using Block 15’s custom-fabricated mixing tank, The Prophecies is designed to be enjoyed both freshly bottled and cellared.

Inspired by one of the brewer’s favorite ales from the Ardennes Mountains, The Prophecies was brewed in the shadow of the Cascade Mountain range with Pilsner, Munich and specialty malts, and dark Belgian candi sugar. Gently hopped for balance and fermented with select Trappist yeast, The Prophecies hints of dark fruit, Dutch cocoa, and oak aged rum with a long, warm finish.

Grains: 2-row, Pilsner, Munich Light, Munich Dark, Pale Wheat Malt, Monastique, Chocolate, Special B Adjunct: Dark Candi Sugar Yeast: Trappist High Gravity ABV: 10.25% FG: 1015

The Prophecies is available in 500mL bottles, featuring artwork from local artist Patricia Smith.

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About Block 15 Brewing Company
Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, barrel-aged rarities and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild & sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of artfully crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Established in 2008, and brewer- owned from day one.

Block 15 Releases Early Winter Seasonal Offering - Cosmic Cold Brew, Café Borgia

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Corvallis, OR — Today Block 15 Brewing Company releases its early winter seasonal, Cosmic Cold Brew, Café Borgia, available bottled and on tap at bottle shops and beer bars around Oregon. Block 15 worked alongside their south Corvallis neighbors, Bespoken Coffee Roasters, to elevate their classic stout Nebula with additional malt and a 24-hour cold extraction on freshly roasted Ethiopia Celinga coffee. Both varietal and roast profile were selected to complement this stout with bright acidity, pie spice, and hints of caramel and citrus. For their Café Borgia variation, they also added sweet orange peel to the boil and cocoa extract to the tank— additions that layered notes of citrus and chocolate onto the base stout and coffee blend.

Grains: 2-row, Maris Otter, Chocolate Malt, C120, Chocolate Wheat, C-35, Roast, Flaked oats Hops: Columbus, Crystal
Adjunct: Ethiopian Celinga coffee beans, sweet orange peel, cocoa extract
Yeast: London Ale III
ABV: 7% FG: 1.021

Cosmic Cold Brew, Café Borgia is available in 500mL bottles featuring artwork from artist Patricia Smith.

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About Block 15 Brewing Company
Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, barrel-aged rarities and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild & sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of artfully crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Established in 2008, and brewer-owned from day one.

Block 15 Brewing Releases Fall Bottled Offering - Autumn Farmhouse

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Corvallis, OR — Today Block 15 Brewing Company released its early fall seasonal, Autumn Farmhouse, available bottled and on tap at bottle shops and beer bars around Oregon. Bottle- conditioned with honey from Queen Bee Apiaries, using Block 15’s custom-fabricated mixing tank, Autumn Farmhouse Ale is designed to be enjoyed both freshly bottled and cellared.

About Autumn Farmhouse Autumn Farmhouse Ale is a harvest celebration of Pacific Northwest regional farms, brewed with organic Northwest base malts, organic oats from Green Willow Grains, Willamette Valley hops, and honey from Queen Bee Apiaries. This locally-inspired ale features aromas of fruit and spice and a refining smoothness that balances a rustic hop finish.

Grains: Organic Pilsen, Organic Pale, Rolled Oats, Monastique, Cara Ruby Hops: Willamette Valley Sterling & Cascade Adjunct: Bottle-conditioned with local honey Yeast: Belgian Saison ABV: 7.4% FG: 1.004

Autumn Farmhouse is available in 500mL bottles featuring artwork from artist Patricia Smith.

About Block 15 Brewing Company
Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, barrel-aged rarities and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild & sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of artfully crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Established in 2008, and brewer-owned from day one.

Block 15 Releases 16oz Cans of Gloria! Unfiltered Pilsner

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Available in-house and at a selection of Oregon bottle shops and beer bars, with increased distribution planned in the coming months.

Corvallis, OR — This week, Block 15 Brewing will begin releasing 16oz cans of Gloria! to a selection of bottle shops and beer bars around Oregon. Also available for in-house purchase at both of Block 15’s Corvallis locations, this unfiltered pilsner will see increased distribution around Oregon throughout the summer. Gloria! will be available in cans  year-round.

Blending delicate malt character and zesty hops, Gloria! is Block 15’s vision of the crisp, unfiltered pilsner. Brewed with floor-malted pilsner malts, it pours a hazy, straw-colored pint. European and Oregon-grown hops impart citrus and floral spice, while select lager yeast finishes clean and refreshing. This immensely drinkable lager is their brewers’ choice after a long day in the brewhouse.

“We pay close attention to when Gloria! is packaged, with the goal of perfectly-timing a balance between vibrant hop bouquet and complex yeast character at the time of canning,” said Nick Arzner, Block 15’s founding brewer. “Packaged after four weeks of cold lagering, this snapshot in flavor and aroma will last for a couple weeks, when stored cold. With extended cold storage, Gloria! mellows out to further balance these lively hop and yeast notes with its intricate malt backbone. When stored cold, Gloria! drinks beautifully for up to three months.”

Grains: Bohemian Pilsner, Pilsner, Carafoam

Hops: Magnum, Hallertau, Oregon-Grown Mt. Hood, Czech Saaz Yeast: Czech Pilsner

ABV: 5%

FG: 1.005

Gloria! is available in 16oz cans, featuring artwork from local artist Patricia Smith. Learn more about Gloria! at: www.block15.com/gloria.

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  About Block 15 Brewing Company

Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, barrel-aged rarities and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild & sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of artfully crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Established in 2008, and brewer-owned from day  one.

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Beers Made By Walking hikes in Corvallis with Greenbelt Land Trust

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Corvallis, OR – This Spring Greenbelt Land Trust (GLT) is partnering for the first time with Beers Made By Walking and four Corvallis breweries to explore the prairies, forests, and streams of the Willamette Valley, utilizing the fertile Valley soils and abundant flowers, grasses, and herbs as inspiration for beers and meads to be launched later this year. Through two guided walks, the public can visit with local brewers and learn about regional botany. The walks are on May 21 with Flat Tail Brewing and Mazama Brewing, and May 28 with Sky High Brewing and Nectar Creek Meadery. Hikes have limited space, so RSVP by emailing GLT or visit their website.

Founded in 2011 by Eric Steen, Beers Made By Walking partners a local environmental organization with area brewers to journey out into nature in search of inspiration or ingredients. Brewers are well familiar with the standard menu of ingredients – hops, malt, yeast – but this program broadens the horizon of possible brewing additions, from herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables they might encounter along the trail. Alongside botanists, brewers explore the world at their feet, using the flora as inspiration for creating beers to be launched in the fall. The program has yielded over 100 place-based beers, with some interesting varietals, including the use of ingredient like lemonbalm, sage, fescue, juniper, wheatgrass, and wild ricegrass.

During Corvallis Beer Week in September, 2016 the beer and mead inspired by these walks will be available to the public. Proceeds from the beer will benefit Greenbelt Land Trust.

“I hope that this program gives drinkers a sense of place, get people outdoors, do something creative, and think about our local landscapes in new ways. Place is one of the only things we really have to connect with the world. I think beer that echoes that mindset is beautiful, because you can feel an attachment to it in a way that is different than a beer that doesn’t have a sense of place,” says Steen.

“We are always trying to look at the land through different lenses – from history, to art and geology ... and now beer! This unique opportunity to walk the land and inspect the plants in our own backyards enables us to think about how nature inspires us all. And, how often does one get the opportunity to go for a walk with their favorite brewer?” says Jessica McDonald, Associate Director with Greenbelt Land Trust.

Details:

Saturday, May 21^st, 9am-12pm

Greenbelt Land Trust, with Flat Tail Brewing and Mazama Brewing

Saturday, May 28^th, 9am-12pm

Greenbelt Land Trust, with Sky High Brewing and Nectar Creek Meadery

Registration contact for either event: Rebecca McKay Steinberg (rebecca@greenbeltlandtrust.org). Details available at: www.greenbeltlandtrust.org

Block 15 Releases The Next Beer In Its Bottle Conditioned Series With The Prophecies

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Corvallis, OR — This week, Block 15 Brewing Company releases The Prophecies, the latest in its Seasonal Bottle Conditioned Series. This Belgian-style Quadrupel Ale will be available bottled and on tap from the New Year through spring—with distribution to bottle shops and tap houses around Oregon. Artfully bottle conditioned using Block 15’s custom-fabricated mixing tank, The Prophecies is designed to be enjoyed both freshly bottled and cellared.

Inspired by one of the brewer’s favorite ales from the Ardennes Mountains, The Prophecies was brewed in the shadow of the Cascade Mountain range with Pilsner, Munich and specialty malts, and dark Belgian candi sugar. Gently hopped for balance and fermented with select Trappist yeast, The Prophecies hints of dark fruit, Dutch cocoa, and oak aged rum with a long, warm finish.

Grains: Pilsner, Munich Light, Munich Dark, Pale Wheat Malt, Monastique, Special B, Choc 450 Hops: Apollo, Crystal
Adjunct: Dark Candi Sugar Yeast: Trappist High Gravity ABV: 10.25%
IBU: 30
OG: 1097
FG: 1019

The Prophecies is available in 500mL bottles, featuring artwork from local artist Patricia Smith.

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About Block 15 Brewing Company
Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, barrel-aged rarities and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild & sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of artfully crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Established in 2008, and brewer- owned from day one.

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Block 15 Releases Board Shorts Tropical Pale Ale

 Block 15 is releasing a new one-off beer called Board Shorts Tropical Pale Ale. This is the first of many one-off canned beers that will be coming down the canning line in the future. Please see details below. Note that this Board Shorts Tropical Pale Ale is inspired by former Block 15 bar Manager Seth, and a portion of proceeds will go to support Seth and his family while he battles brain cancer. So please pick some up and support Seth and his family.

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Board Shorts is a tropical pale ale inspired by our good friend and original bar manager Seth, who rocks the board shorts like a boss even in the darkest days of winter. We created this sunny taste of summer in honor of Seth as an homage to his positive spirit as he battles cancer. Board Shorts is brewed with pale malts, hopped with Mosaic, Citra, Amarillo, and Galaxy hops, and finished with passion fruit and guava. A portion of proceeds from Board Shorts will go to support Seth and his family.

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Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, barrel-aged rarities and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild & sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of ambitiously crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Brewer owned, established in 2008.

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Bridgeport Brewing Releases Limited-Edition Stumptown Tart

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PORTLAND, Ore. – October 29, 2015 – BridgePort Brewing Company’s STUMPTOWN Tart is back for the second time in 2015 and she’s loaded with berries that have a local history. This Belgian Style Ale is brewed with marionberries from Marion County, Oregon giving the brew its signature fruit tartness with a touch of sweetness.

“STUMPTOWN Tart is an iconic beer for us at BridgePort Brewing and we all love it,” says Brewmaster Jeff Edgerton. “We came across Willamette Valley marionberries from Stahlbush Farms in Corvallis, Ore. and the selection was too good not to use in our beloved Tart. For this brew, we used a Belgian Wit yeast and Czech Saaz hops giving the beer a slight bitterness and pleasant fruity base that melds perfectly with the berry flavor.” 

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STUMPTOWN Tart Stats:

IBUs:       15.0        ABV:       7.7%       OG:          17.3        Color: Dark Pink

STUMPTOWN Tart is the second beer released under BridgePort Brewing’s STUMPTOWN brand, following CandyPeel released mid-October. Offered only in the Northwest, STUMPTOWN Tart Marionberry is a limited-edition brew available in draft and 22oz. bombers. For more information, please visit www.bridgeportbrew.com. 
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Block 15 Introduces Bottle Conditioned Series with Autumn Farmhouse Ale

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New series features seasonal rotation of bottle conditioned beers, available bottled and draft around Oregon.

Corvallis, OR — This Friday, Block 15 Brewing Company will release Autumn Farmhouse Ale, the first installment in its new Seasonal Bottle Conditioned Series. Keying off of seasonal styles, each new beer in the series will be available bottled and on tap at bottle shops and tap houses around Oregon. Artfully bottle conditioned with honey from Queen Bee Apiaries, using Block 15’s new custom-fabricated mixing tank, Autumn Farmhouse Ale is designed to be enjoyed both freshly bottled and cellared.

About Autumn Farmhouse Ale:
Autumn Farmhouse Ale is a harvest celebration of Pacific Northwest regional farms, brewed with organic Northwest base malts, organic oats from Green Willow Grains, Willamette Valley hops, and honey from Queen Bee Apiaries. This locally inspired ale features aromas of fruit and spice and a refining smoothness that balances a rustic hop finish.

Grains: Organic Pilsen, Organic Pale, Rolled Oats, Monastique, Vienna Hops: Willamette Valley Sterling & Cascade
Adjunct: Bottle-conditioned with local honey Yeast: Belgian Saison

ABV: 6.85%
IBU: 28
OG: 1056
FG: 1004

Autumn Farmhouse Ale is available in 500mL bottles, featuring artwork from local artist Patricia Smith.

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 About Block 15 Brewing Company
Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, barrel-aged rarities and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild & sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of ambitiously crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Brewer owned, established in 2008.

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Block 15 Hosting 7th Annual Bloktoberfest On October 9th & 10th

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German-Style Beer and Food, with Live Music & College Football on the Big-Screen.

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Corvallis, OR — In celebration of the changing season and in the tradition of the German Oktoberfest, Block 15 Brewing Company is hosting its 7th annual “Bloktoberfest” on October 9th and 10th. The event offers Block 15 beer served in authentic tankards—including its seasonal Bloktoberfest release—German- inspired food, live music, yard games, a lederhosen costume contest, and big-screen college football action featuring the Beaver game and other Pac 12 matchups.

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Bloktoberfest transforms Jefferson Avenue in front of Block 15’s downtown pub with two giant tents—the first featuring live music on both days, and the second hosting a special dinner on Friday and televised football on Saturday.

German tankards will be available for purchase, and guests are encouraged to bring their Bloktoberfest mug from previous years. (No other drinking vessels will be permitted on-site.)

Friday night’s reservation-only dinner is in partnership with renowned Bavarian brewery Ayinger and features German food paired with Ayinger beer. Dinner reservations can be requested at: www.block15.com/bloktoberfest

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ADMISSION
$5 for both days, with a valid wristband. Free admission for anyone wearing German-themed clothing.

LOCATION
Jefferson Ave. between 3rd & 4th St. Corvallis, OR 97333

HOURS
Friday: 4pm - 11pm. (Minors welcome until 8pm.)
Ayinger Dinner: 6pm - 8pm

Saturday: 12:30pm - 11pm. (Minors welcome until 8pm.)
Lederhosen costume contest: 7pm

DRINK OPTIONS
Block 15 Bloktoberfest märzen lager, Block 15 Atmosphere dry-hopped pale ale, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, 2
Towns Ciderhouse OutCider, and Block 15 root beer.

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FOOD OPTIONS

Beer cheese soup, house bier pretzels, handmade sausages from Pepper Tree Sausage House, beer- braised brisket sandwich, fall-themed salad, and German-style apple cake.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE Friday4pm - The Crescendo Show
7:30pm - Space Neighbors

Saturday
1pm - Guten Zeiten Band
4pm - Philophobia
7:30pm - Brutal Bridges Band

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About Block 15 Brewing Company
Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, barrel-aged rarities and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild & sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of ambitiously crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Brewer owned, established in 2008.

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