Brewer

Aloha Beer Co.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Employee beer program

Food and merchandise perks

Job summary

Aloha Beer Co. in Honolulu seeks an experienced Brewer to lead day-to-day production, ensuring consistency and quality across a growing portfolio. This hands-on role requires proficiency in high-volume brewing and strong collaboration with the Brewmaster, Packaging, Quality, and Operations teams.

You’ll own fermentation control, sanitation, records, and process improvements as the brewery scales, with benefits including health coverage, 401(k), PTO, and opportunities for leadership growth.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of professional brewing in a production brewery.
• Experience running brewhouse and cellar operations independently.
• Strong understanding of fermentation health and quality fundamentals.
• Comfort with SOPs and production schedules.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs and work safely in production.

Responsibilities

• Execute brewhouse operations including milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, and wort transfer.
• Manage fermentation and cellar operations, including yeast handling and transfers.
• Maintain sanitation with CIP/SIP procedures and strict records.
• Monitor fermentation performance and address issues proactively.
• Support packaging operations to maintain smooth production flow.
• Collaborate with quality teams to ensure release-ready beers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.

Skills

Brewing experience

Fermentation management

SOP adherence

Mechanical aptitude

Quality control

Team collaboration

Tools

Brewery software (Ekos)

Job description

At Aloha Beer, we're passionate about brewing world-class beer that reflects the spirit of Hawaii. From our taproom in Honolulu to our growing distribution across Hawaii and abroad, we're expanding quickly and investing heavily in our production capabilities. As we scale, we're looking for an experienced Brewer to help us maintain consistency, quality, and operational excellence across a growing portfolio of beers.

We are a well-capitalized, independently operated brewery focused on long-term sustainability, thoughtful growth, and building a strong internal team.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Brewer to join our production team in Honolulu. This is a hands-on role for someone who has worked in a high-volume production environment and understands the discipline required to brew consistent beer at scale.

You'll be deeply involved in day-to-day brewing and cellar operations, working closely with the Brewmaster, Packaging & Quality teams, and operations leadership to ensure every batch meets our standards for quality, efficiency, and repeatability. This role is ideal for a brewer who takes pride in clean processes, tight fermentation control, and working as part of a collaborative production team.

What You'll Do

• Execute all brewhouse operations including milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, and wort transfer.
• Manage fermentation and cellar operations including yeast handling, dry hopping, fining, transfers, carbonation, and tank scheduling.
• Perform CIP/SIP procedures and maintain strict sanitation standards.
• Monitor fermentation performance and proactively address issues.
• Maintain accurate production, fermentation, and QA/QC records.
• Assist with raw material handling, inventory management, and receiving.
• Support packaging operations as needed to ensure smooth production flow.
• Collaborate with Packaging & Quality to ensure beers are release-ready.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, yield optimization, and efficiency gains. Follow all safety, regulatory, and SOP requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• 2-4+ years of professional brewing experience at a production brewery; strong preference for candidates from 10,000+ BBL facilities.
• Proven experience running brewhouse and cellar operations independently.
• Strong understanding of fermentation management, yeast health, and quality fundamentals.
• Experience working within structured SOPs and production schedules.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort troubleshooting pumps, valves, and process equipment.
• Familiarity with brewery management software (Ekos or similar).
• Ability to lift 55 lbs and work safely in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and documentation.
• Team-oriented mindset with clear communication skills.

Compensation & Growth

Compensation:

• Competitive and based on experience and production scale.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit share opportunities.
• Employee beer, food, and merchandise perks.
• Opportunity for increased responsibility and leadership growth as the brewery continues to scale.
• Long-term career stability within a growing, well-supported operation.