Brewer

About Old Schoolhouse Brewery

Old Schoolhouse Brewery has been brewing award-winning beer in Washington’s Methow Valley since 2008. We operate a production brewery and three hospitality locations, producing a diverse portfolio of craft beer while serving one of the most beautiful mountain communities in the Pacific Northwest.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic brewer who is passionate about quality, consistency, and continuous learning. This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative brewing team and help produce nationally recognized craft beer.

Position Summary

The Brewer is responsible for executing all aspects of daily beer production, including brewing, cellar work, packaging, sanitation, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance.

Working alongside our brewing team and Owner/Brewmaster, this position offers hands-on experience across every stage of commercial brewing while providing an outstanding opportunity for professional growth within an established, award-winning brewery. You’ll have meaningful ownership over the beers you brew while contributing to a culture built on craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial brewery experience (or equivalent production experience)
• Working knowledge of commercial brewing processes
• Strong understanding of brewery sanitation procedures
• Ability to follow recipes and SOPs with precision
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to lift 55+ pounds repeatedly
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, wet, and physically demanding environments
• Forklift experience or willingness to become certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a commercial brewhouse
• Cellaring and fermentation management experience
• Packaging line experience
• Draft system knowledge
• Yeast harvesting and propagation experience
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills
• Formal brewing education or equivalent professional experience
• Passion for craft beer and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Independently execute brewhouse operations, including milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, whirlpool, and knockout according to production schedules
• Manage cellar operations including transfers, dry hopping, carbonation, yeast harvesting, yeast management, and tank turnarounds
• Operate kegging, canning, and packaging equipment while maintaining product quality
• Participate in quality assurance through sensory evaluation and routine production testing
• Maintain accurate brewing, fermentation, and quality records
• Identify process or equipment issues early and assist with troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
• Receive ingredients and assist with inventory management
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe brewery
• Contribute to pilot batches and recipe development
• Support brewery operations wherever needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage (DOE)
• Health insurance contribution
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• SIMPLE IRA with company match
• Monthly beer allowance
• Employee discounts at all OSB locations
• Brewery education and training opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement

Why Old Schoolhouse Brewery?

• Join an award-winning brewing team
• Learn directly from an experienced Owner/Brewmaster
• Year-round, full-time employment
• Small, collaborative team where your work has a direct impact
• Live and work in one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier mountain communities with exceptional year-round outdoor recreation
• Opportunity to grow professionally as the brewery continues to expand
• Team culture built on craftsmanship, humility, curiosity, continuous improvement, and community

If you take pride in your craft, enjoy solving problems, and want to help make exceptional beer in one of Washington’s most beautiful mountain communities, we’d love to hear from you.