Folks, we have a lot to say, so grab a beer and please read the following announcement if you plan to attend our Year One Anniversary on Saturday, March 14.
As we mentioned yesterday, we at Riverlands have been monitoring the coronavirus situation closely over the past few days and weighing options for our one year anniversary party tomorrow, March 14th. We’ve reviewed all of our cleaning and sanitation procedures and re-doubled our efforts to provide a safe and clean environment.
We’ve decided at this time that the party on Saturday, 3/14, will go on as planned.
Here are the details you need to know. If you have further questions, please email us directly at info@riverlandsbrewing.com
BOTTLE RELEASE
Our anniversary beer, Riverlands I, a Weller bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout, will be sold out of the BACK of the brewery starting at 12pm. If you do NOT want to attend the party, you are 100% able to purchase your bottles without setting foot inside the brewery.
Bottles are $25 each, limit TWO per person. We will also have bundles available of two bottles, two anniversary glasses, and a Riverlands tote for $65. These glasses are extremely limited and only available in the bundles.
Once you’ve purchased bottles, you may enter the taproom from the FRONT ENTRANCE per usual. This will allow us to maintain an accurate occupancy count.
PLEASE NOTE: To help prevent the spread of germs, give each other extra space in line and remember that NO BOTTLE SHARING IS PERMITTED.
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
This is strictly a 21-AND-OVER EVENT. No one under 21 will be admitted.
Doors to the taproom open at noon. That DOES NOT mean you MUST be here at noon. The party will be going on all day and evening. There is plenty of beer to go around and always more coming down the pipeline. Let’s spread the love a bit.
We have a heated tent set up outside to allow for more space, and beer will be pouring there as well. Enter through the taproom first, then proceed to the tent through our side door. Outside, you can add to a tab you’ve already opened at the bar inside or pay as you go.
We will be operating very strictly UNDER our total occupancy to allow for more space for guests.
Chuck’s Wood-Fired Pizza will be serving from 12-8pm. PLEASE, NO OUTSIDE FOOD DURING THIS EVENT. Support our vendor and friend.
Make It a Double, a local modern bluegrass duo, will be performing from 1-4pm.
Matt Keen, a local solo artist, will be performing from 6-9pm.
STEPS WE’RE TAKING
As always, we’ll be taking sanitation VERY seriously during this event. Even so, we’re stepping up our cleaning even more, with multiple bathroom, table, chair, touchscreen, menu, and other high-touch area wipe-downs per shift.
The health of our employees is being monitored closely and anyone exhibiting any symptoms will be staying home.
You’ll notice our staff washing their hands continuously throughout their shifts and cleaning surfaces constantly. Please be patient with them if it takes a little longer to get a beer for you.
Glassware will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in Ecolab sanitizing products as always. A fresh, clean glass will be used for every single pour.
There will be no menus on tables. Please refer to our menu board, menus at the bar (which will be sanitized between customers), our website, or on the Untappd app.
We are removing all board/card games/shuffleboard pucks and no lawn games will be outside.
We will be keeping the gathering well under the current recommendation of 250 people giving by authorities. Please be understanding if you are not allowed to enter upon arriving.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND if you are exhibiting signs of fever, cough, fatigue, or if you fall into one or more of the CDC's high risk groups. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/)
Maintain a WIDER PERSONAL SPACE than normal while in line and in the taproom.
DO NOT SHARE BEVERAGES with others, inside or outside of the taproom.
REPLACE handshakes, hugs, and high-fives with nods, smiles, and kind words.
BRING YOUR EMPTY GLASSWARE to the bar and DISPOSE OF YOUR GARBAGE in one of our many receptacles to limit the number of touches throughout the day.
DRINK RESPONSIBLY AND MAKE PLANS for your safe return home after the event.
We’re incredibly grateful for the past year we’ve been able to share with you all, and we want to celebrate accordingly. Let’s all do our part to do so in a safe and healthy way.