Posted by Mark Osborne on Thursday, August 25, 2022
Brewer: Adroit Theory Brewing
Location: Purcellville, VA, USA
Type: Full-Time
Work Time: Flexible, but typically Monday through Friday
Reports To: Directly to Owner Operator
Brewery Size: 10BBL, 2-Vessel Direct Fire Deutsche Beverage System with 10 + 20 BBL Fermenters, and some smaller vessels
Compensation: Hourly, based on experience and relevant qualifications
Work Environment: Adroit Theory does not have air-conditioning in the brewing facility
Job Summary:
Adroit Theory is a small brewery opened in 2014 that always strives to make interesting, unique, and boundary pushing beers. We have brewed over 1,200 distinct beers, and regularly brew new recipes + concepts.
We brew at our main location in Purcellville, VA, but also contract brew at various locations. For our inhouse brewing, we focus on brewing styles of beer that we do not contract brew. This includes light + delicate, too-style classic beers such as Lagers, Saisons, ESB and Kölsch. We also brew several big + high ABV beers including Stouts, Barleywines, and Wheatwines. We also brew or condition a LOT of experimental + non-traditional beers with various adjuncts ranging from Oreo Cookies, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Fruit Puree, Squid Ink, Seaweed, and everything in between.
We are not a traditional production company, and the position is not “shift brewing”. We are a small company with a hands-on Owner who works directly with our Brewer on creative projects. Part of the job is brewing + refining existing recipes, and the other part is creating + developing innovative new beers across a large variety of styles, often with atypical ingredients.
The Brewer handles all of the responsibilities related to final beer production, from the receiving of raw materials to the delivery of finished packaged beer. It includes new recipe development, all brewing, cellaring, brewhouse operations, yeast handling, cleaning, and packaging.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, operate and handle all aspects of the 10 BBL on-site brewing operations. This includes raw materials handling, cleaning, brewing, cleaning, cellar work, cleaning, brewery sanitation, cleaning, and packaging. Oh, and did we mention cleaning…and organizing.
- Maintain all production areas including equipment
- Track and maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and supplies.
- Keep accurate and organized daily production records
Required Skills:
- Working knowledge of brewing processes, brewery science, and quality control
- Prior professional brewing experience at a comparably sized/style brewery preferred. Will consider advanced homebrewing/semi-pro experience
- Work in hot/cold/wet environments that require twisting, bending, and pulling
- The ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time, and easily lift 55 pounds
- Periodic handling of hazardous chemicals
- Use a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, etc.
Bonus Skills:
- Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing experience with ability to maintain/repair standard brewery and packaging equipment
- Formal brewing education is preferred, but not required
Address: Adroit Theory Brewing, 404 Browning Ct. Unit C, Purcellville, VA 20132
Apply: Please send your resume and applicable info to info@adroit-theory.com