The month of February is known as Oregon Craft Beer Month, perhaps better known as Stout Month, and in Corvallis, Oregon it is Bourbon Month at Block 15 Brewing Company. For this year’s Bourbon Month, Block 15 will release their 16th annual Super Nebula bourbon barrel-aged beer series, amongst many other special events, releases, pairings, etc. taking place in Corvallis and in Portland throughout the entire month starting February 1st.

Block 15 Brewing is set to focus on bourbon through multiple avenues. With the release of four bourbon barrel-aged beers and a specialty collaboration beer with Hair of the Dog Brewing, the locations will also offer food pairings crafted by Executive Chef Sarah Farey, specialty bourbon cocktails by Downtown Director Alex Goodwin and Assistant General Manager Laura Wilson, and a chance to try 18 select bourbon offerings to complete a Bourbon Month 2024 stamp book. Bourbon Month also includes a more exclusive series of ticketed events, such as the Curated Pairing & Open House Event, Brewers Dinner, Bourbon Dinner hosted by Caves Corvallis, and Bourbon Month PDX hosted by Saraveza and Bad Habit Room.

About the Beers

• Super Nebula 2024 - This year's annual imperial stout release was matured in George Dickel and Willett bourbon barrels and then conditioned on wild harvest, fair trade Bolivian cocoa nibs, specially selected to complement its decadent character.

• Super Nebula Cherry Dog: Hair of the Dog Collaboration - A collaborative blend series from Block 15 and Hair of the Dog encompassing the spirit and creativity of both breweries - 2018 Bourbon Barrel Cherry Chocolate Stout and our Super Nebula base, then steeped with wild harvest, fair trade cocoa nibs, and cherries. This year's annual imperial stout release was matured in George Dickel and Willett bourbon barrels and conditioned on wild harvest, fair trade Bolivian cocoa nibs specially selected to complement its decadent character.

• Super Nebula Breakfast with Willett - Our yearly Super Nebula breakfast edition features Willett bourbon barrel matured imperial stout conditioned with fresh roasted Flame On coffee beans from our friends at Bespoken Coffee Roasters, maple, wild harvest, and fair trade Bolivian cocoa nibs.

• Kriek - Spontaneously fermented in our wild cellar, Kriek is our Oud bruin matured over two winters on locally farmed tart Montmorency cherries in second-run bourbon barrels, first used to mature Super Nebula, our imperial stout.

About the Bourbon

Over the course of the month, Block 15 Brewing will be featuring 18 different specialty bourbons and whiskeys at both Corvallis Block 15 locations and Caves Corvallis. The list features the likes of King’s County Straight Bourbon out of Brooklyn, NY, and Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond from Kentucky and is curated by Goodwin herself. One specialty bourbon selection of the eighteen bourbons will be released each Monday for three weeks and will only be available that day. Stamp books will be offered to track which bourbons have been savored, with a party and prize for those who taste through them all. Stamp books are available at both Block 15 locations and Caves Corvallis.

Events Calendar

• Bourbon Month Kick Off - February 1st at Block 15 and Caves Corvallis locations

• Brewers Dinner - Feb 2nd hosted at the Block 15 Downtown Pub  *ticketed*

• Curated Pairing & Open House - February 3rd at Block 15 Taproom - *ticketed*

• Bottle Release - February 3rd - First come, first serve at both Block 15 locations

• Charity and Tasting Event with 4 Spirits Distillery & Foundation - February 6th at the Block 15 Downtown Pub

• Uncle Nearest Education Event - Feb 8th at the Block 15 Taproom

• Bourbon Month Portland - February 9th at Bad Habit Room

• Bourbon Month Portland - February 10th at Saraveza 

• Bourbon Dinner - February 14th at Caves Corvallis  *ticketed*

• Winter Warmup Event- Feb 23rd-24th at Block 15 Taproom

Join the Festivities

To join in on the festivities, stay up-to-date by following @block15brewing, signing up for their Newsletter HERE, or visiting their Bourbon Month Hub for more information.

About Block 15 Brewing Company

Established in 2008, Block 15 aims to elevate excellence in the craft beer and beverage experience, measured by endless passion, curiosity, and drive for accessible brilliance. Our family includes our Corvallis Downtown Brewpub, South Corvallis Production Brewery, Winery, Tap Room, Caves Restaurant, and craft distribution through the Pacific NW. 

Downtown Pub: 300 SW Jefferson Ave, Corvallis, OR 97333

Taproom Location: 3415 SW Deschutes St, Corvallis, OR 97333

Caves Corvallis: 308 SW 3rd St, Corvallis, OR 97333

About Block 15 Cellars

Beginning in 2008 with a single French Oak Pinot Noir barrel, our passion for barrel-maturing beer has blossomed into one of the Pacific Northwest's most unique barrel programs. With a collection of over 180 (and growing!) barrels, this program includes bourbon, brandy, cognac, wine, whiskey, and Oregon oak barrels. These wooden vessels contain mysteries that are a challenge to unlock, infusing complex characters into our beer. Popular Block 15 beers from our traditional barrel maturation program include Figgy Pudding, Imagine, Super Nebula, and Hypnosis.