Brewer

Aspire Brewing, a dynamic and innovative craft brewery in Middletown, NY, is seeking a passionate and skilled Brewer to join our team. As a key member of our brewing operations, you’ll have the opportunity to create high-quality beers that showcase our commitment to craftsmanship and creativity. We are looking for someone with a deep love for the brewing process, strong technical knowledge, and a drive to push the boundaries of craft beer. If you’re eager to contribute to a fast-growing brewery that values quality, innovation, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Brewer

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Wort Production:

· Performing all aspects of brewing process.

· Milling/Mashing/Lautering.

· Graining out/Boil

· Ability to follow recipes accurately and precisely.

· Knocking out at specified temperatures.

· Brewhouse CIP.

· Ability to observe and assess fermentation and maturation.

· Accurate gravity readings.

· Efficient process temperature control.

· Yeast harvesting/Dry hopping.

· Maintaining accurate Brew Logs.

Cellaring:

· Beer transfers and Carbonation.

· Running clarification through centrifuge.

· Other filtration techniques.

· Keg filling/cleaning/sanitizing.

· Beer draught system cleaning and maintenance of in-house tap lines.

· CIP/SIP of equipment.

· Keeping brewery equipment organized and monitoring supplies.

· Yeast Collection and Propagation.

· Dry hopping.

· Maintaining accurate Brew Logs with accurate daily gravity readings.

Other:

· Monitoring flavor profiles daily.

· Potential deliveries to local accounts.

· Keeping accurate, timely, and legible records.

· Troubleshooting mechanical equipment to ensure safe and timely production of finished beer.

· Communicating with the head brewer to understand and fulfill responsibilities.

· Reporting safety, maintenance, or beer quality issues to head brewer.

· Many other random tasks in and around the Brewery.

· Aiding in education of guests and participating in brewing events.

Desired Qualifications:

· Minimum 2-year professional brewing experience.

· Formal education preferred but not required.

· Ability to be self-motivated and demonstrate repeatable, unsupported proficiency of complicated and sensitive tasks after training, practice, and feedback.

· Growth-oriented mindset with a willingness to openly communicate mistakes and gaps in knowledge.

· Demonstrated ability to make intelligent decisions in difficult, rapidly evolving circumstances.

· Outstanding interpersonal skills, self-awareness, verbal and written communication, and emotional intelligence.

· Boundless curiosity of the brewing industry.

· Exceptional analytical ability.

· Willing to work weekends when necessary.

· A valid and current driver’s license and ability to load, unload, and drive delivery vehicle.

· Ability to repeatedly lift 55-pound bags above shoulder height.

· Ability to climb ladders.

· Ability to push, pull, and lift 165-pound kegs.

· Ability to work in tight spaces with low clearance for extended periods of time.

· Ability to work in both hot and cold temperatures.

· Ability to work with hazardous chemicals and wear personal protective equipment.

· 21 years of age or older.

· Salary based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person