Lead Brewer

Cerebral Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery with locations in the heart of Congress Park and the Highlands of Denver and the Arts District of Aurora, Colorado. Our goal is to combine scientific methodology with an artistic viewpoint to create extremely drinkable beers spanning a broad spectrum of styles – including Foeder-Fermented Lagers, New England-inspired IPAs and Barrel Aged Stouts.

Cerebral Brewing is looking to add a talented and experienced Lead Brewer to our team to further the growth of our nationally recognized and award-winning brand.

Reports To:

Head Brewer

Job Type:

Full Time (Salaried Non-Exempt)

Job Overview:

Cerebral Brewing is looking to add a talented and motivated Lead Brewer to our team to further the growth of our nationally recognized and award winning brand. The Lead Brewer will work with the Head Brewer and Production team to ensure our beer is cared for and meets our rigorous QA/QC standards. The Lead Brewer will oversee all day-to-day hot side processes as well as quality control checks and quality assurance measures to ensure product standards and package stability.This role is primarily headquartered at our Aurora Arts facility but requires occasional / flexible travel between locations.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise brew day operations – mash temp, salt, acid, volume, gravity, and hop adjustments as needed
• Coach and lead brewing team with a focus on productivity, attention to detail, innovation and maintaining high standards
• Write and edit recipes and brewlogs at the direction of the Head Brewer
• Work with Head Brewer to maintain Ekos compliance across the team from entering in new inventory to recipe creation, transfers, and packaging
• Work with Head Brewer to train new hires and the brewing team on the implementation of new processes and procedures
• Assist with the planning of brewhouse preventive maintenance, cleaning, and repair
• Work with Head Brewer, Cellar Lead and Packaging Lead on schedule planning to maintain an efficient and optimum workflow on a weekly basis
• Assist with planning and implementation of special projects
• Work with Cellar Lead and Head Brewer to make adjustments to beers fermenting, lagering, and conditioning in cellar before packaging to ensure each beer is the best it can be
• Manage raw material inventory – including ordering, pars, and monthly adjustments
• Help in the cellar when there is no brewing work at the direction of Cellar Lead
• Represent the company and attend taproom and in-market events as needed
• Develop, maintain, and organize SOPs for all brewhouse operations with Head Brewer
• Ongoing communication with Head Brewer, Cellar Lead and Packaging Lead with the goal of improving quality, productivity, cost reduction and brewer growth
• The duties of this role will be in addition to the duties and SOPs of the Brewer position:
• Manage all quality related record keeping and compliance documentation
• Assessment, organization, management, and inventory of raw materials
• Production of specified wort with attention to detail and world-class manufacturing techniques
• Filling, emptying, and sampling barrels as needed for special projects
• Collaboration and creative ideation of new products and modification of existing projects
• Low-oxygen transfers, carbonation monitoring, and True-to-Brand assessment
• Packaging of brite and still beer in kegs, bottles, and cans
• Cleaning of FVs, BTs, and Brewhouse using industry best practices

Qualifications: 

• We are a small team of dedicated beer professionals – a positive attitude is a must
• Minimum 2 years of relevant brewing experience
• Brewing-related certification or degree preferred
• Close attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to problem solve on the fly
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple processes at one time
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members throughout the brewery
• Availability to work nights and weekends
• Maintain and manage safe working practices, including chemical handling, use of PPE, etc

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move 55lb bags of grain and move 165lb kegs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel and climb ladders/stairs
• Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift and pallet jack (forklift training available)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $52,000-$58,000 (commiserate with experience)
• 401k with up to 4% match
• Paid time off
• Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
• Paid holidays
• Monthly health/wellness allowance
• Charitable donation matching
• Possibility for paid continuing education

The above-listed job requirements are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Head Brewer may assign other job-related duties as necessary.

Cerebral Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and implements policies and practices that do not discriminate against applicants and employees. We encourage BIPOC candidates to apply as well as those who feel that they may not have met all of our requirements. A good fit is not always in the details of the resume – please apply even if you don’t feel 100% qualified.

To apply please submit your cover letter on our website.