Also called: Head Brewer, Brewing Manager
Runs the brewing operation at a brewery, designing recipes and controlling quality.
You start early mashing grain in a steaming kettle, check fermentation tanks, taste beer at different stages, and clean, clean, clean. Then you plan the next seasonal recipe and train assistant brewers. (Brewing jobs are for adults 21+.)
Large commercial breweries pay more than small craft breweries.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Brewing science certificate or degree (UC Davis, Siebel Institute) or years working up from assistant brewer.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Fermentation Science, Brewing Science, Chemistry.
Growing slowly. Craft beer growth has flattened.
Low risk for 10 years. Brewhouse automation runs temperatures and timing; recipe design, tasting and quality calls stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Biology, Business.
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