Brewer I (BTAP)
About The Position
We are currently hiring a Brewer at the Samuel Adams Boston Taproom in Boston, MA Based at the Samuel Adams Boston Taproom, this role is responsible for making beer with emphasis on industry-leading safety and quality standards. Join a team of dedicated, creative professionals who make the best beer in the US. Contribute to and learn from a dynamic, innovative work environment that leverages your passion for the art and science of brewing. The ideal candidate has a firm foundation in brewing theory; a detail-oriented approach that drives results; an ability to thrive as a member of a multi-talented team; and a desire to get their hands dirty brewing innovative lagers and ales.
Requirements
- HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- 4 Year /Bachelor's Degree- BS in Brewing Science, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering, Brewers Diploma/Certification, or equivalent experience
- Product development in beverage alcohol at scale
- Comprehensive understanding of traditional and non-traditional brewing ingredients, their usage, and effect on beer sensory attributes.
- Formal sensory training (BBC, Aroxa, FlavorActiv) or Cicerone certification.
- Experience with DOE, SPC and data interpretation
- ProLeit BrewMaxx or Braukon automation platform operation and navigation.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for daily management and execution of the brewing process in accordance with Boston Beer Safety and Quality standards, including brewing and packaging on the R&D system for new product development, optimization, and ingredient trials.
- Manage sanitation of all beer production areas to ensure compliance with company GMP guidelines. This includes proper sanitation of all processing equipment and adherence to brewery-wide safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
- Assist with formulation and brewing of recipes to ensure adherence to specification and performance targets, including collaborative and individual recipe development as assigned.
- Participate in sensory panels, including but not limited to daily panel, tetrads, and DFC, and educate tasting room coworkers on attributes of new products.
- Competent in all brewing functions related to raw materials, brewhouse, fermentation, aging, cold processing, packaging, and utilities. This includes conducting, recording, and interpreting standard beer quality analysis with support from BBC Quality Assurance team, as well as performing routine analytical lab work and in-process checks.
- Identify and flag basic utility (water, air, CO₂, steam, glycol) and process equipment issues and escalate to Brewing Manager and/or BBC Engineering team.
- Participate in regular process reviews and troubleshooting activities.
- Consistently support BBC culture development. Internally includes communication and supporting training efforts; externally includes public interaction via brewery tours, beer events/tastings, and occasional supplier visits or ingredient evaluations (travel 5–10%).
- Collaborate with other BBC members and cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Packaging, Maintenance) to achieve common goals and ensure taproom goals are being achieved.
- Work closely with the Maintenance Team to ensure safe and effective running of all equipment and the facility in general, including routine equipment maintenance.
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks as required, and support light shipping/receiving duties as needed.
- Complete other related duties and tasks as assigned, including occasional project work directed by the Head Brewer or Brewing Manager.
Benefits
- In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Fertility/adoption support
- Free financial coaching
- Health & wellness program and discounts
- Professional development & training
- Free beer!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
