Head Brewer Wanted for state of the art brewery
Backpocket is a new and growing microbrewery in Iowa City, IA. We have built one of the finest breweries you are likely to see, with a fully automated German Brewhouse, a brand new building in a high density development, 25,000 bbls of capacity and room to grow. We are on track to produce at least 15,000 bbls next year with a very real possibility of maxing out our current space. We need a head brewer to come help us with all this growth. Position will report directly to owners and will oversee the entire brewing staff.
Candidates should have minimum 5 years production brewery experience and knowledge including but not limited to:
- Brewing of Ales and Lagers
- Q/A Q/C experience
- DE Filtration
- Strong yeast management skills / knowledge
- Ability to coordinate a production schedule
- Order management of grain, hops, etc.
- Ability to train and mentor team
- Willingness to take part in events and brand building
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Recipe development and optimization
- Someone with a great attitude that wants to make this their home.
Jacob Simmons
Backpocket Brewing
Backpocket is a new and growing microbrewery in Iowa City, IA. We have built one of the finest breweries you are likely to see, with a fully automated German Brewhouse, a brand new building in a high density development, 25,000 bbls of capacity and room to grow. We are on track to produce at least 15,000 bbls next year with a very real possibility of maxing out our current space. We need a head brewer to come help us with all this growth. Position will report directly to owners and will oversee the entire brewing staff.
Candidates should have minimum 5 years production brewery experience and knowledge including but not limited to:
- Brewing of Ales and Lagers
- Q/A Q/C experience
- DE Filtration
- Strong yeast management skills / knowledge
- Ability to coordinate a production schedule
- Order management of grain, hops, etc.
- Ability to train and mentor team
- Willingness to take part in events and brand building
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Recipe development and optimization
- Someone with a great attitude that wants to make this their home.
Jacob Simmons
Backpocket Brewing