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  • Head Brewer - Blue Earl Brewing - Smyrna, Delaware

    Blue Earl Brewing, located in the historic town of Smyrna, Delaware is seeking a Head Brewer.

    Passion, positivity, hard work, teamwork, fun, creativity and open-mindedness are all part of the Blue Earl culture. The perfect candidate will embody those values, and will also be self-motivated, adaptable, a team-player and a lifelong learner with a track record of both personal and professional growth.

    The position’s primary responsibilities are wort production, cellar work and packaging. The Head Brewer position is full-time and will report directly to the brewery manager. Additionally, the Head Brewer will work closely with sales and the taproom manager.

    Blue Earl is a three vessel 15 bbl brewhouse with fermenters from 15 to 30bbl. Annual production of 1,500 barrels in 2018 with continued growth. The Head Brewer will be brewing, cellaring, kegging, bottling/canning, barrel-aging, and other related activities associated with brewery operations.

    Minimum Qualifications
    • 3 years professional brewing experience
    • Excellent sensory abilities and recipe development skills
    • Grain to glass brewery experience
    • Packaging experience with cans, bottles and kegs
    • Experience with water filtration and custom water profiles
    • Laboratory / QC experience preferred
    • Formal training / education preferred
    • Self-Motivated
    • Excellent detail-oriented communication skills
    • Detailed knowledge of industry standards and trends

    Primary Responsibilities
    • Day to day operations accomplishing daily and weekly goals
    • Collaborative recipe development
    • Wort production
    • Yeast management
    • Sanitation/CIP
    • Cellar and packaging management
    • Inventory management
    • Ensure clean and sanitary working environment
    • Ensure safety, quality and efficiency

    Education, Experience and Certification/License Requirements
    • Minimum of 3 years of professional brewing experience
    • Formal brewing education preferred
    • Proven ability to contribute to a successful team
    • Extensive experience of the brewing process including: sanitation, yeast health, fermentation, beer transfer and clarification, brewery QC procedures

    Physical Requirements
    • Must be able to lift 65 pounds and move 175 pounds regularly
    • Must have ability to work in both hot, cold and wet environments
    • Must have ability to work in tight areas while twisting, bending, pulling and pushing
    • Must have ability to stand on concrete floors for long duration (8-12 hours)
    • Frequently climb ladders and stairs safely on a daily basis

    Qualified applicants should possess superior knowledge and passion of the craft beer business, experience in a similar role at a brewery, ability to excel in a collaborative work environment, exceptional work ethic and ability to understand the big picture while keeping a close eye on the details, strong written and verbal communication skills, capability to multi-task, and a great appreciation for organization. Applicants should also possess reliable car transportation, a clean driving record, night and weekend flexibility, and an outstanding relationship-building personality.

    Blue Earl offers a competitive salary based on experience.

    To apply, email a cover letter and resume to socialmedia@blueearlbrewing.com. Please include all relevant work history in your resume, formal training, as well as professional and personal references.
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