Brewer - Old Schoolhouse Brewery

About the role

The Brewer is responsible for executing all aspects of daily beer production, including brewing, cellar work, packaging, sanitation, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance. This position offers hands-on experience across every stage of commercial brewing while providing an outstanding opportunity for professional growth within an established, award-winning brewery.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute brewhouse operations, including milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, whirlpool, and knockout according to production schedules
• Manage cellar operations including transfers, dry hopping, carbonation, yeast harvesting, yeast management, and tank turnarounds
• Operate kegging, canning, and packaging equipment while maintaining product quality
• Participate in quality assurance through sensory evaluation and routine production testing
• Maintain accurate brewing, fermentation, and quality records
• Identify process or equipment issues early and assist with troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
• Receive ingredients and assist with inventory management
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe brewery
• Contribute to pilot batches and recipe development
• Support brewery operations wherever needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial brewery experience (or equivalent production experience)
• Working knowledge of commercial brewing processes
• Strong understanding of brewery sanitation procedures
• Able to follow recipes and SOPs with precision
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, wet, and physically demanding environments
• Forklift experience or willingness to become certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a commercial brewhouse
• Cellaring and fermentation management experience
• Packaging line experience
• Draft system knowledge
• Yeast harvesting and propagation experience
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills
• Formal brewing education or equivalent professional experience
• Passion for craft beer and continuous learning

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage (DOE)
• Health insurance contribution
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• SIMPLE IRA with company match
• Monthly beer allowance
• Employee discounts at all OSB locations
• Brewery education and training opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement