Also called: Brewmaster
Runs brewing at a craft or regional brewery, designing beer recipes and managing production.
You start early mashing in a batch, then check fermentation tanks and taste beer that's almost ready. In the afternoon you plan a new seasonal recipe, order hops and train a new assistant brewer. Larger breweries add lab work and team management.
Estimate; varies a lot by brewery size.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 3 years after high school. Brewing certificate (e.g., Siebel, UC Davis) or years as an assistant brewer.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Fermentation Science, Brewing Science (certificate).
Growing slowly. Craft beer growth has slowed.
Low risk for 10 years. Brewing systems automate more steps, but recipes, quality and running a craft brewery stay hands-on.
Classes: Chemistry, Biology, Business class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9199.
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