How to Get into the Brewing Industry

Today we are going to talk about how to get into the brewing industry. I have put together a handy guide which you can download by clicking here.

I have been a brewer for over 25 years and feel confident that I can write with authority on this subject.

I’ve worked in multiple countries as well as on many system. I now work as a consultant helping other breweries with installation and problem solving issues.

I have worm many hats in my brewing career; from building websites for brewpubs to working as a craft beer specialist for AB InBev.

There are Many Roles in the Brewing Industry

Roles involved in the industry include the following:

Production
Admin
Sales
Tasting room
QA and QC

Whatever role you have it is important as a brewery can’t survive unless everyone works together. In the guide we break down all the roles that need filling in a brewery as well as highlight transferable skills.

If you don’t have any experience of working on a production floor that is fine. If you can show you have useful skills such as electrical know-how, plumbing skills, welding knowledge and so on it is prized in brewing.

Furthermore people often wear many hats in a brewery; which are way beyond the specific job hired for. Any extra skills you have that complement the team will be viewed favorably.

How do you Approach a Brewery?

People ask how do you approach a brewery…

In the brewing industry it’s often not what you know BUT who you know. If you go to a brewery with a tap room and leave, you’re resume at the bar without introducing yourself to the bar staff you’ll never hear back.

Likewise emailing a brewery out of the blue saying you would like to work for them has a low chance of success. If you want to work at particular brewery then be a regular there.

I don’t mean be a raging alcoholic; be seen, make good impression and let people know that you want to get into the industry. If a slot comes; it might be you that gets the call if a brewery is in a bind.

The brewing industry is a small one. So; for example, if I am looking for someone to join my team and I reach out to another brewery asking if they know someone who is looking for work. If that brewery vouches for you; you go to the top of my list of people to speak with.

How to Get into the Brewing Industry – A Conclusion

So if you want to get into the brewing industry whatever role you desire then please feel free to download my guide.

It took me a long time to put it together…it was a labor of love. However, if it helps even one person get into the industry then it will have been worth it.

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