Assistant Brewer

Livingston, Montana

Located just blocks from the banks of the Yellowstone River, Neptune’s Brewery in Livingston, Montana is looking for an Assistant Brewer to join our team. We have a 10bbl system producing ~2k bbl/yr. The ideal candidate will have some experience in cellar and/or brewhouse operations and wishes to continue to develop their skills and expand their brewing knowledge. We have a fun, energetic brewhouse with a focus on constant improvement. We also have a strong work/life culture and thus offer a flexible schedule. Neptune’s Brewery is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all races, genders, and orientations.

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Assist the head brewer with all aspects of wort production and brewhouse operations
• Communicate with other brewhouse team about production schedule
• CIP/SIP of fermenters and brite tanks
• Ensuring that the paperwork and associated reporting is done accurately and on time
• Yeast management (harvesting, pitching and viabilities)
• Tank management (gravity checks, trub dumps and dry-hopping)
• General cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Proper carbonation methods
• Clean and fill 1/2 and 1/6bbl kegs
• Run and manage 3-head Twin Monkeys canning line
• Communicate with taproom on beer needs and upcoming releases
• Work with brewhouse team to fulfill distributor orders

Necessary Skills and Qualifications:

• Requires a strong attention to detail and time management
• The ideal candidate must be able manage one’s tasks in an efficient manner and interact with other team members effectively and professionally
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Solid knowledge of the beer industry, including flavors, brewery technology and ingredients
• Entry level experience with commercial brewing experience is desired, 2+ years is a plus. Willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs above the waist
• Ability to move 165 lbs regularly
• QA/QC and yeast management experience a plus
• Experience driving a forklift
• Desire to continuously improve and innovate

Benefits include:

• $20+/hr DOE
• Flexible schedule

Reply to:
Cody Phillips
Head Brewer- Neptune’s Brewery
[email protected]