Experienced Production Brewer

No Label Brewing Co; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Professional development

Industry events

Job summary

No Label Brewing Company in Katy, Texas is seeking an experienced Production Brewer to join our small, dedicated team. The role covers all aspects of commercial beer production, from raw materials to finished beer, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency at every step.

The ideal candidate brings strong brewing and fermentation knowledge, hands-on experience with a 15-barrel brewhouse, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional brewing in a commercial setting; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience operating commercial brewhouse and cellar equipment.
• Strong knowledge of fermentation science, yeast management, and beer QA.
• Experience with production schedules, tank management, and packaging.
• Ability to independently execute brews and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with sanitation procedures and brewing records.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a 15-barrel Premier Stainless Systems brewhouse and related equipment.
• Execute brewing operations: milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, whirlpooling, cooling, and transfers.
• Manage fermentation, yeast health, harvesting, pitching, and QA of beer.
• Monitor fermentation temps, gravities, carbonation, and related variables.
• Maintain consistency with established recipes and quality standards.
• Coordinate production schedules, tank availability, and packaging needs.
• Assist in developing and scaling recipes for seasonal and year-round beers.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Brewing experience

Fermentation science

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Documentation

Education

Formal brewing education or certification

Tools

Brewhouse equipment

Fermentation cellar equipment

Job description

NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED PRODUCTION BREWER

No Label Brewing Company | Katy, Texas (West Houston)

Full-Time | Salaried Position

About No Label Brewing Company

No Label Brewing Company is an independently owned, award-winning craft brewery located in Katy, Texas, just west of Houston.

Founded in 2010, we’ve spent more than 16 years building a brewery that takes its beer seriously without taking itself too seriously.

Our beers have earned recognition at some of the world’s most respected brewing competitions, including the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup, and U.S. Open Beer Championship.

We operate a 15-barrel Premier Stainless Systems brewhouse, produce beer for both our taproom and distribution throughout Texas, and maintain a diverse portfolio of year-round, seasonal, specialty, and experimental beers.

We’re looking for an experienced, motivated brewer who understands that making great beer requires more than following a recipe. It takes consistency, technical knowledge, attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to get your hands dirty.

We’re a small, hardworking team, and we’re looking for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution to the brewery’s continued success.

Position Overview

The Production Brewer will play an essential role in the daily operations of No Label Brewing Company, working across all aspects of commercial beer production.

The ideal candidate is an experienced brewer who can confidently manage the brewing process from raw materials through finished beer while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, safety, and efficiency.

This position requires someone comfortable working independently, making informed production decisions, troubleshooting equipment, coordinating with other team members, and helping improve brewery operations.

We’re looking for someone who understands both the science and the practical realities of commercial brewing.

Primary Responsibilities

Brewing & Production

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot our 15-barrel Premier Stainless Systems brewhouse and associated production equipment.
• Execute brewing operations, including milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, whirlpooling, wort cooling, and transfers.
• Manage fermentation processes, yeast health, harvesting, pitching, and overall yeast management.
• Monitor and adjust fermentation temperatures, gravities, carbonation, and other critical production variables.
• Maintain consistency across established beer recipes and ensure all finished products meet No Label’s quality standards.
• Work with brewery leadership to execute production schedules, manage tank availability, and meet packaging and distribution needs.
• Support the development, refinement, and scaling of recipes for seasonal, specialty, and year-round beers.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize product quality.

Quality Control & Cellar Management

• Perform and oversee cleaning and sanitation procedures, including CIP operations.
• Maintain proper sanitary practices throughout the brewhouse, cellar, and production areas.
• Conduct routine quality-control checks, including gravity, pH, carbonation, dissolved oxygen, and sensory evaluations.
• Recognize off-flavors, fermentation issues, and potential quality concerns before they affect finished products.
• Maintain accurate brewing records, cellar logs, production documentation, and quality-control data.
• Assist with packaging operations, including kegging and canning, while maintaining proper quality standards.
• Maintain proper handling, storage, and rotation of finished beer.

Equipment & Facility Operations

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on brewing and cellar equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational problems as they arise.
• Assist in diagnosing issues involving pumps, valves, heat exchangers, glycol systems, and other brewery equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, efficient, and safe production environment.
• Monitor raw materials, brewing chemicals, and production supplies to help maintain proper inventory levels.
• Follow established safety protocols when working with chemicals, pressurized systems, hot liquids, and industrial equipment.

Production Coordination & Teamwork

• Help coordinate daily brewing activities and production priorities.
• Communicate effectively with brewery leadership and other departments.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and ensure production deadlines are met.
• Help maintain and improve standard operating procedures.
• Share technical knowledge and assist other production team members when needed.
• Identify problems, develop practical solutions, and implement improvements.
• Maintain accountability for beer quality, production efficiency, and equipment care.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional brewing experience in a commercial production brewery; 5 or more years strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience operating commercial brewhouse and cellar equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of fermentation science, yeast management, brewing chemistry, and beer quality control.
• Experience working with production schedules, tank management, and packaging operations.
• Ability to independently execute brews and manage multiple production responsibilities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with commercial cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate production records and work comfortably with spreadsheets and brewing documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to recognize and address quality concerns.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when production needs require it.
• A genuine passion for craft beer and producing consistent, high-quality products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal brewing education or certification through a recognized brewing program.
• Experience working with brewhouses of 15 barrels or larger.
• Experience in breweries producing beer for wholesale distribution.
• Strong understanding of recipe development, recipe scaling, and production optimization.
• Experience with inventory management and raw material purchasing.
• Experience improving production processes, efficiency, and cost management.
• Familiarity with brewery laboratory procedures and quality assurance programs.
• Experience training or mentoring other production employees.
• Forklift and scissor-lift experience or certification.
• Familiarity with brewery production software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and basic mechanical or electrical troubleshooting.

Physical Requirements & Working Environment

Commercial brewing is physically demanding, and this position involves regular hands-on work in an active production brewery.

Responsibilities include

• Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing.
• Regular lifting and moving of materials and equipment, using appropriate assistance or mechanical lifting equipment for heavier loads.
• Working around hot liquids, steam, pressurized vessels, cleaning chemicals, and industrial machinery.
• Working in both indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures.
• Working at elevated heights using appropriate safety equipment.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment and following all brewery safety procedures.

Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried position, with compensation based on experience, technical qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.

No Label Brewing Company offers

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Health insurance
• Paid vacation
• Opportunities for professional development
• Participation in local and regional brewing industry activities
• Opportunities to attend Texas Craft Brewers Guild events, MBAA meetings, and other industry gatherings
• The opportunity to work with an established, award-winning Texas craft brewery

Who We’re Looking For

We’re not looking for someone who simply knows how to make beer.

We’re looking for someone who understands why things work, recognizes when they don’t, and knows how to fix them.

Someone who takes pride in consistency. Someone who can troubleshoot a problem without waiting for someone else to tell them what to do. Someone who understands that quality starts long before a beer reaches the glass.

We value people who take initiative, communicate openly, work well with others, and genuinely care about the finished product.

And while we take our beer seriously, we believe the best breweries are built by good people who enjoy working together.

If you’re an experienced brewer looking for an opportunity to put your skills to work at an established Texas craft brewery, we’d like to hear from you.

No Label Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer.