Brewer: Hands-On Craft Beer Production & QC

Beachwood Brewing; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beachwood Brewing in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a motivated brewer to join the team. The role supports brewhouse, cellar, quality-control, and packaging operations under brewery leadership, executing recipes, procedures, and safety standards to deliver high-quality beer.

A hands-on, detail-oriented team player with a willingness to learn is ideal. The position requires weekend availability and may involve forklift operations and light lifting in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal brewing education or college degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge of brewing processes and beer styles, or a strong willingness to learn.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with raw material handling, grain milling, wort production, fermentation, yeast management, transfers, filtration, finishing, and packaging.
• Monitor beer throughout production and promptly communicate quality or process concerns to the Director of Brewing Operations.
• Perform QA/QC activities, including gravity checks, taste evaluations, carbonation assessments, and accurate documentation.
• Assist with Wild Goose canning-line setup, operation, cleaning, sanitation, changeovers, and basic troubleshooting.
• Clean and sanitize brewing, cellar, and packaging equipment and maintain an organized work environment.
• Follow established recipes, production schedules, SOPs, and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate brewing, cellar, quality-control, and packaging records.
• Collaborate with the brewing team, attend staff meetings as required, and participate in brewery festivals and promotional events as needed.
• Perform additional production duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Brewing education or college degree preferred

Job description

Beachwood Brewing in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a motivated brewer to join the team. The role supports brewhouse, cellar, quality-control, and packaging operations under brewery leadership, executing recipes, procedures, and safety standards to deliver high-quality beer.

A hands-on, detail-oriented team player with a willingness to learn is ideal. The position requires weekend availability and may involve forklift operations and light lifting in a fast-paced production environment.