Assistant Brewer — Hands-On Craft Brewery, Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Dining privileges at restaurant venues

Hands-on professional development

Opportunity to grow into Head Brewer

Collaborative craft beer environment

Job summary

The Tap Brewery in Bloomington, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Assistant Brewer to join our hands-on brewery team. You’ll work directly with the Head Brewer across wort production, fermentation, and packaging, ensuring consistent quality while maintaining a clean, safe operation.

We value attention to detail, sanitation, and a collaborative mindset. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage based on experience, with opportunities to grow into leadership as the brewery expands.

Qualifications

• Previous professional brewing or cellar experience.
• Understanding of brewing from raw ingredients through finished beer.
• Strong sanitation, consistency, and quality standards.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Able to work independently with clear communication.
• Organized with accurate production records.
• Ability to follow recipes, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Works well in a small, collaborative brewery environment.
• Willing to work occasional evenings or weekends.
• Has a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work with Head Brewer throughout brewing and production processes.
• Assist with wort production and brewhouse operations.
• Read and execute established recipes and production specs.
• Prepare, measure, and manage brewing ingredients.
• Operate the mill and assist with grain prep.
• Pitch and manage yeast per brewery standards.
• Monitor fermentation and conditioning.
• Transfer beer between vessels and carbonate as needed.
• Fill, clean, sanitize, and pressurize kegs.
• Assist with packaging and preparation for distribution.
• Clean and sanitize vessels and hoses; perform CIP and routine QC checks.
• Record production and QC data accurately.
• Maintain brewery storage and inventory records.
• Follow SOPs; maintain safety and proper chemical handling.
• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues with Head Brewer.

Skills

Brewing knowledge

Cellar experience

Sanitation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Driver's license

Tools

Brewery production software

Draft systems

Job description

The Tap Brewery in Bloomington, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Assistant Brewer to join our hands-on brewery team. You’ll work directly with the Head Brewer across wort production, fermentation, and packaging, ensuring consistent quality while maintaining a clean, safe operation.

We value attention to detail, sanitation, and a collaborative mindset. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage based on experience, with opportunities to grow into leadership as the brewery expands.