How can I work in the beer industry?
5 Must Know Tips To Land A Job In The Beer Industry
- INVEST IN YOUR BEER EDUCATION. In our conversations with beer business owners, one area that always comes up is beer education.
- BUILD RELATIONSHIPS (IN PERSON AND ONLINE) I see quite a bit of fails here everyday.
- VOLUNTEER.
- LIVE THE LIFESTYLE.
- BE A GOOD PERSON.
How do I become a beer brewer?
Attend Professional Brewing School/Course
- Attend a Professional Brewing School or University Affiliated Brewing Program.
- Continue (or start) working in a brewery, starting at the bottom, working your way up through the ranks until you’ve learned enough to receive an opportunity to become the lead Brewmaster.
What do I need to know about the beer industry?
The U.S. Beer Industry 2020
- In 2020, the U.S. beer industry shipped (sold) 204.8 million barrels of beer (1 barrel = 31 gallons, 1 traditional keg in a bar = half a barrel).
- Put another way, in 2020, the U.S. beer industry shipped the equivalent of more than 2.8 billion cases of 24 12-ounce containers.
What do you need to work at a brewery?
Individuals will need a bachelor’s degree in brewing, microbiology, food science, fermentation, or chemistry to work as a brewmaster. Some positions may also require completion of a brewing course from an approved brewing science institution.
Do you need a degree to be a brewer?
Get a formal education. A background in chemistry, microbiology, or even engineering could be your best friend if you want to become a brewer, Bruckert says. Bruckert also recommends joining a brewing program—the American Brewers Guild, Siebel Institute, and U.C. Davis—all offer them.
How many hours do brewers work?
Brewers usually work regular 40-hour weeks, but may be on shift duty. They may also be required to work through weekends. During the peak seasons, it is not uncommon to have 60-hour work weeks.