Block 15 Brewing Announces 2018 Fall Bottle Releases and Brunch Lottery
Block 15 Brewing's late fall bottle release on the first Saturday, November 3rd, includes the return of much beloved barrel-aged beers Figgy Pudding, Imagine, and Framboise Black. Two new beers will also be released in package - Imagine, Belgian Chocolate and The DAB Lab, MO$AIC. As usual, Block 15 Brewing will release the beers at the taproom and a limited reservation-only brunch with tickets awarded by lottery.
More from Block 15 Brewing's announcement:
If you are not drawn for a reservation, or are not interested in attending brunch, we will reserve a full allocation of bottles and cans for at least the first 50 people in line at the Tap Room release.
Hang with us pre-release at the Tap Room!
The release will begin at 11am, but we will be opening our doors at 9:30am, so you can arrive early and hang out over complimentary hot coffee and donuts from NutCakes, some killer food specials, and our release beers on tap. (We'll issue you a number when you arrive, so you can mingle before the release without losing your spot in line.)
Tap Room Specials:
Chopped Pork HashFiggy Pudding BBQ sauce, caramelized leeks, roasted peppers, smoked cheddar, poached egg
Chanterelle HashSpinach, caramelized leeks, Face Rock aged cheddar, Imagine hollandaise, poached egg
Figgy Pudding 2018English-Style Old Ale Aged in Brandy Barrels with Spices
Figgy Pudding is an English-style old ale brewed with black strap molasses and a blend of English pale and specialty malts. Extended maturation in freshly-emptied brandy barrels and gentle spicing with ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice infuses this complex simper with warming holiday flavors.
10% ABV$11.50 / 500mL bottle6 bottles / person
Imagine 2018Belgian-Style Imperial Stout Matured in Bourbon Barrels
Imagine is a blend of Belgian-inspired imperial stouts matured for one and two years in freshly-emptied bourbon barrels.
11.5% ABV$11.50 / 500mL bottle3 bottles / person
Imagine, Belgian Chocolate 2018Belgian-Style Imperial Stout Matured in Bourbon Barrels with Belgian Chocolate
This special variation of Imagine was conditioned on Belgian chocolate after maturing for one and two years in freshly-emptied bourbon barrels.
11.5% ABV$12.50 / 500mL bottle1 bottle / person
Framboise Black 2018Wild Ale with Black Cap Raspberries
A blend of Belgian-style witbiers, open fermented with our house blend of brewer's yeast, brettanomyces, and lactobacillus. A year-long maturation in French oak barrels with locally-grown black cap raspberries produced a deep purple beer that's awash with jammy raspberry character, complemented by soft notes of oak and tart, earthy funk. Framboise Black's bright acidity and dry, effervescent finish lend refreshing drinkability to this complex, fruity wild ale.
7% ABV$11.50 / 500mL bottle3 bottles / person
The DAB Lab, MO$AICProgressive IPA ftg. Hop Extractions
The DAB Lab series focuses on vibrant hop-forward ales that prominently feature hop extractions. MO$AIC is a single-hop exploration of one of the most multi-faceted varietals around, boasting a complex hop palate with citrus, berries, pine, herbal, and tropical fruit character.
7% ABV$3.75, plus deposit / 16oz canno limit
Entering the Brunch Lottery
We will be holding a lottery for brunch reservations, with a limit of two seats per entry. If your name is drawn, your reservation will enable you to purchase all bottles up to their limit amounts.
The lottery entrance will end at 5pm on Friday, October 12, and we will notify you by Monday, October 15 if you have been selected for the brunch.
There will be a $10 deposit per reservation to secure your seats, and brunch attendees will be required to pre-order bottles when confirming brunch time and location. You will also have the opportunity to select your brunch start time (9:00, 9:15, 9:30, or 9:45), and you will get the choice of a special brunch at Block 15, or normal brunch service at Caves. More details on selecting your times and restaurant will come in your selection email.
Brunch Details
Caves Brunch
Enjoy Caves' standard brunch menu, beer inspired specials, 20 taps, and over 150 bottles.
Block 15 Brunch
The Block 15 kitchen will be offering a selection of unique food specials designed to pair with our release beers (rather than the buffet-style brunch we've featured in the past). Look for more information about these brunch offerings in the follow-up email that we send to those selected in the brunch lottery.