Brookeville Beer Farm & Baylife Brewing Seeking Lead Brewer

[Brookeville Beer Farm]

Brookeville Beer Farm and Baylife Brewing are looking to add a brewer to our team! We are seeking an outgoing lead brewer who is passionate about great beer and sound brewing practices. Established in 2016 in the Baltimore/Washington DC area, we have been blending brewing and farming into exceptional beers for 5 years.

We are seeking someone to fulfill the following duties at both facilities:

• Wort production and day-to-day brewhouse operations
• Transfer of finished beer
• Assist and operate the canning line
• Keg cleaning/filling
• QA/QC testing for CO2 levels and DO levels at the time of transfer and packaging
• Raw materials handling and processing (we frequently do freshly fruited beers)
• Yeast and fermentation management (brinking, pitching, cone-to-cone transfers)
• Maintain all equipment to a like new condition
• Software savvy with Ekos Brewmaster, Google Drive, etc.
• Attending on and offsite events and be able to talk about the beer in a technical and non-technical manner
• Detailed note taking of wort production, fermentation statuses, cellaring quality, package stability
• Sound understanding of cleaning/sanitizing procedures throughout both facilities

We request all applicants have the following established:

• 2-3 years of active experience with wort production and cellaring/packaging operations
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR completed a certified brewing program
• Outgoing and optimistic attitude while multitasking
• Capable of changing tasks quickly for business needs
• Great communication skills and cooperation in a team environment
• Punctual and dedicated to making great beer from grain to glass
• Takes initiative in completing tasks autonomously that are essential to brewery operations
• Ability to work flexible hours, some weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of brewing equipment and maintenance of centrifugal pumps, boilers, burners, glycol systems are a plus
• Understanding of passivation of stainless steel and proper procedures
• Ability to drive a forklift and large machinery is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for hours during packaging runs
• Able to bend over to move and lift 165 lbs at a time
• Ability to climb in and out of tanks for inspection
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and stairs
• Can squat, kneel, fit into tight spaces
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions
• Not afraid to get hands dirty

We are seeking candidates who are dedicated to the production of award winning, high quality craft beer with a genuine passion for the joys of being a brewer. Salary is negotiable with a base starting at $50K, depending on experience, certified knowledge, and skill level. Moving expenses are negotiable.

Please forward all applications and cover letters to kenny@brookevillebeerfarm.com.

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