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  • Head Brewer Position in CT

    Job Title: Head Brewer
    Job Location: Hamden, CT
    Reports To: Owner
    Position Type: Salary
    Shift: Rotating

    Company Mission:
    Make great beer while being a positive force in our beer scene, and community, and have fun while doing it.*

    Brewery Description:*
    Counterweight Brewing is a small brewery on pace to brew 5-6k BBLs of beer, with reasonable planned growth over the next few years. We are located in an 11,500 square foot facility, running a five head Cask canning line, 20 BBL brewhouse, and aiming to produce a wide array of beer styles.*There are two tasting rooms focused on providing the best possible customer experience and optimal enjoyment. In addition to being available in the taprooms, certain brands are distributed in CT.

    Position Description:
    The Head Brewer is an integral role in the day to day operations of the brewery. He/She will be proficient in all areas of production brewing including, but not limited to, grain handling, brewhouse operations, yeast and fermentation management, dry hopping, packaging fundamentals, scheduling, cleaning/sanitizing, recipe formulation, and troubleshooting day to day challenges.


    Desired skills and experience:
    • Genuine enthusiasm for craft beer
    • Formal brewing education from an accredited program strongly preferred.
    • 3-4 years professional production brewing experience
    • Knowledge and execution of sound brewing processes
    • Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, email, internet usage)
    • Forklift certification preferred
    • Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack
    • Ability to work well independently
    • Strong problem-solving skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Ability to multi-task effectively
    • Ability to work well under pressure
    • Common sense
    • Inventory Management
    • Flexible availability
    • Actively pursues new knowledge regarding the industry
    • Ability to handle a number of different projects simultaneously
    • Ability to meet deadlines
    • Ability to work well on a team


    Physical requirements:
    • Ability to repeatedly lift and move 55 lbs. above shoulder height
    • Ability to frequently stand, walk, kneel, sit, stoop, climb, push, pull, and lift for extended periods of time
    • Acute sensory abilities
    • Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
    • Ability to follow and effectively execute safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment, and safe chemical handling procedures
    • Ability to work in an environment with varying temperature, and noise levels


    Competitive compensation will be based on experience and will include benefits, a profit sharing program, 5 paid sick days and 2 weeks paid vacation to start.
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    Equal Opportunity Employer
    Counterweight Brewing strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.


    Send Cover Letter and Resume to Matt@Counterweightbrewing.com
    Last edited by CWMatt; 08-18-2017, 05:00 AM.
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