Brewer 1

Texas Craft Brewers Guild; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Texas is seeking an enthusiastic Brewer I to operate the brewhouse and cellar equipment and help produce world-class beers. You will follow SOPs, monitor quality, and participate in all stages from milling to fermentation and filtration.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning production processes, teamwork, safety, and data collection. Physical ability to lift 55 lb bags and operate a forklift after training, with rotating shifts including occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Passion for beer and interest in brewing processes.
• Prior brewing experience (home or commercial).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; brewing diplomas also considered.
• Be detail oriented and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Execute complete brewing process from milling to fermentation and filtration while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols; escalate issues as needed.
• Perform CIP of vessels, tanks, lines, fermenters, centrifuge, filter.
• Assemble/disassemble process lines and loops; prepare and use chemicals safely.
• Manage cellar including yeast pitching, daily fermentation tracking, dry-hopping and additions.
• Collect and evaluate data for brewing metrics and complete checklists.
• Work rotating shifts (morning, afternoon, overnight) and Saturday shifts.

Skills

Brewing passion

Brewing experience

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Brewing diploma considered

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Applications Submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for employment

Saint Arnold Brewing Company was started in 1994 with a goal to brew world class beers and deliver them to our customers as fresh as possible making them the best beers in Texas and Louisiana. We are a small business, and our brewers are involved in many aspects of the company including brewing, fermentation tracking, centrifuge, filtration, cleaning, lab work as well as brewery events and other promotions.

Role:

Brewer I efficiently operates and monitors the SABC brewhouse and cellar equipment to produce exceptional, world-class beers and beverages. Reports to the Brewing Operations Manager, Brewer I follows our standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensures our beers meet quality standards.

General Description

Entry Level/ New to SABC Brewing
Focus is on learning production processes and routine tasks
Requires detailed instruction and supervision

Responsibilities:

• Execute the complete brewing process from milling, to wort production, to fermentation and filtration while maintaining company quality standards
• Adhere to all SOPs and safety protocols provided, reacts appropriately when limits are exceeded, and escalates issues or concerns to supervisors
• Perform CIP of brewing vessels, tanks, process lines, fermenters, centrifuge, filter
• Assemble and disassemble process lines and loops
• Prepare and utilize chemicals safely
• Manage cellar including yeast pitching, daily fermentation tracking, dry-hopping and fermenter additions
• Uphold and advance our quality standards
• Consistently and accurately collect and evaluate data for essential brewing metrics
• Accurately complete all checklists
• Work scheduled shifts, rotating through morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts (approximately every 8 weeks). Work scheduled Saturday shifts (approximately 2 hours every 8 weeks)
• Promote and protect the brand of Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Requirements

• A passion for beer and an interest in the brewing process
• Prior brewing (home brewing or commercial) experience
• A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, ideally with coursework related to brewing. Brewing diplomas also considered
• A high energy level and an attention to detail. We have a great enthusiasm for what we do and are seeking a person who shares this
• Be a team player, yet be trusted to work independently without constant supervision
• Ability to operate a forklift (training done post-hire)
• Be physically able to repeatedly lift 55 lb grain bags, move and handle heavy hoses, and perform other physically demanding tasks