Craft Brewer — Hands-On Production & Growth Potential

Nombase Education; Twisp (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage DOE

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

SIMPLE IRA with company match

Monthly beer allowance

Employee discounts

Education and training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Old Schoolhouse Brewery is seeking an enthusiastic Brewer to join a small, collaborative team in Washington's Methow Valley. You will contribute to all stages of production, from milling to packaging, with meaningful ownership over the beers you brew.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of commercial brewery experience, know SOPs and sanitation, and enjoy learning. This role offers growth opportunities, health insurance contributions, vacation, paid sick leave, a SIMPLE IRA, monthly beer

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial brewery experience or equivalent production experience.
• Working knowledge of commercial brewing processes.
• Strong understanding of brewery sanitation procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes and SOPs with precision.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to lift 55+ pounds repeatedly.
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Forklift experience or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute brewhouse operations, including milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, whirlpool, and knockout according to production schedules.
• Manage cellar operations including transfers, dry hopping, carbonation, yeast harvesting, yeast management, and tank turnarounds.
• Operate kegging, canning, and packaging equipment while maintaining product quality.
• Participate in quality assurance through sensory evaluation and routine production testing.
• Maintain accurate brewing, fermentation, and quality records.
• Identify process or equipment issues early and assist with troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Receive ingredients and assist with inventory management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe brewery.
• Contribute to pilot batches and recipe development.
• Support brewery operations wherever needed.
• Competitive hourly wage (DOE).
• Health insurance contribution.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• SIMPLE IRA with company match.
• Monthly beer allowance.
• Employee discounts at all OSB locations.
• Brewery education and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Skills

brewery experience

brewing processes

sanitation

recipes and SOPs

mechanical aptitude

work ethic

lift 55+ lbs

physical stamina

forklift

Education

brewing education

Job description

Old Schoolhouse Brewery is seeking an enthusiastic Brewer to join a small, collaborative team in Washington's Methow Valley. You will contribute to all stages of production, from milling to packaging, with meaningful ownership over the beers you brew.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of commercial brewery experience, know SOPs and sanitation, and enjoy learning. This role offers growth opportunities, health insurance contributions, vacation, paid sick leave, a SIMPLE IRA, monthly beer