Assistant Brewer: Hands-On Craft Beer Builder

The Tap Brewery; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$19–$24/hour, based on brewing経験 and٤

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match after one yr

Dining privileges at FHG restaurant

Hands‑on professional development

Opportunities to expand brewing知识 and責

Collaborative environment around craft

Job summary

The Tap Brewery in Bloomington, Indiana is seeking an Assistant Brewer for a full-time role at $19–$24/hour, based on experience. You will work closely with the Head Brewer across wort production, fermentation, cellar work, packaging, and quality control to keep the brewhouse running smoothly.

Join a small, hands-on team where you’ll learn, take ownership, and contribute to quality beer from grain to glass while maintaining a safe, organized work environment and supporting distribution and

Qualifications

• Has previous professional brewing or cellar experience.
• Understands the brewing process from raw ingredients through finished beer.
• Takes sanitation, consistency, and quality seriously.
• Has a strong mechanical aptitude and enjoys troubleshooting.
• Can work independently without sacrificing communication or attention to detail.
• Is organized and comfortable maintaining accurate production records.
• Can follow established recipes, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Works well in a small, collaborative brewery environment.
• Can adapt quickly when production priorities change; evening or weekend work may be required.
• Has a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Head Brewer throughout the brewing and production process.
• Assist with wort production and brewhouse operations.
• Read and execute established recipes and production specifications.
• Prepare, measure, and manage brewing ingredients and raw materials.
• Operate the mill and assist with grain preparation.
• Pitch and manage yeast according to brewery standards.
• Monitor fermentation and conditioning.
• Transfer beer safely between fermentation, conditioning, and serving vessels.
• Carbonate finished beer and verify carbonation levels.
• Fill, clean, sanitize, and pressurize kegs.
• Assist with packaging and preparation of finished beer for distribution.
• Clean and sanitize vessels using CIP and manual cleaning methods.
• Perform gravity, pH, diacetyl, and other routine quality checks.
• Record production and quality-control data accurately.
• Clean and sanitize brewery hoses, fittings, equipment, and production areas.
• Operate and maintain keg-washing equipment.
• Follow SOPs to maintain batch-to-batch consistency.
• Identify potential quality or production concerns and communicate them quickly.

Skills

Brewing experience

Cellar experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Following SOPs

Safety procedures

Evenings/weekends availability

Driver's license

Tools

Draft systems

Brewery equipment maintenance

Laboratory testing

Brewery production software

Job description

The Tap Brewery in Bloomington, Indiana is seeking an Assistant Brewer for a full-time role at $19–$24/hour, based on experience. You will work closely with the Head Brewer across wort production, fermentation, cellar work, packaging, and quality control to keep the brewhouse running smoothly.

Join a small, hands-on team where you’ll learn, take ownership, and contribute to quality beer from grain to glass while maintaining a safe, organized work environment and supporting distribution and