Brewer in Asheville, North Carolina at Burial Beer

The Job

Burial Beer Co. is seeking a hardworking, creative and driven Brewer to fill a position at our brewery. As an integral player in the team, brewers are responsible for producing consistent and quality products, as well as participating in recipe development and collaboration, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

A successful candidate for this role will have at least one year experience of hot side brewing, and a clear understanding of fermentation science. This position is best suited for someone who is passionate about beer, team-oriented on the floor, and thrives when given a challenge in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

Burial Beer Co. was founded in 2013 by Doug Reiser, Jess Reiser and Tim Gormley and driven by a passion for craft, community and the creative. Burial invests in consistency and integrity of the product we make, the cultural values we embody and the community we live in. Connection runs deep with intention to source ingredients with story and humanity, within the commitment to building relationships in our industry and community and in our support of one another.

Values We Practice

• Connectivity - Celebrating the human experience through storytelling, personal relationships, and meaningful collaborations.
• Courage - Empowering yourself and those around you to go beyond what you know and boldly innovate with the understanding that failure and discomfort are essential to continued growth.
• Inclusivity - Cultivating a safe, supportive and accessible environment of opportunities that honor, respect and uplift individual identities and experiences.
• Integrity - Setting and upholding a standard of quality for the processes we implement, the products we craft, the experiences we create and the values we embody.

What You’ll Do

The below job responsibilities may not constitute a complete and exclusive list and are subject to change.

• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist in inventory management and organization
• Facilitate in producing consistent and quality driven products.
• Maintain detailed records of all brewing data throughout shifts.
• Manage all brewhouse operations on 15 or 20 BBL system, including, but not limited to, wort management and production, milling, CIPs, gravity readings and adjustments, yeast management and propagation, and spent grain management
• Assisting cellar operations when necessary, including but not limited to, CIPs/SIPs, operating centrifuge, harvesting, dry-hopping, and adjuncting.
• Assist with the clean barrel and mixed culture program as needed.
• Participate in recipe development, adjustments and amendments, as needed and within the scope of the Burial brand.
• Participate in QA/QC sensory program by providing honest and detailed feedback, reporting any off-flavors or quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Use BeerSmith to adjust, log and manage recipes
• Operate Forklift/picker
• Open/Close brewery
• Accept deliveries and take inventory
• General Facility Maintenance (chiller, boiler, air compressor, etc.)
• Updating our software Ekos, routinely and regularly to keep consistent and accurate data on beer
• Maintain open, respectful, and productive communication with teammates and management.

Who We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year hot side brewing experience.
• Centrifuge experience a plus, but not required
• Forklift certification is a plus, but not required
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Able to maintain professionalism and flexibility when encountering unexpected changes or challenges in the workplace
• Clear understanding of fermentation science and brewery operations and expectations
• Able to ask for help and communicate mistakes or errors as they occur
• Must be flexible and willing to work and adapt to schedule changes

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and loud environment in varying temperatures
• Able to be on feet for long periods of time, sometimes 8+ hours per day

What We Offer

• Health (company subsidized)
• Dental + Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k + company match (eligible after 3 months of employment)
• YMCA Membership (company subsidized)
• Employee Discount Perks

Employment Inclusion Policy

Burial is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Burial celebrates people from all walks of life and prohibits the unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.