Old Ox Brewery in Ashburn, VA is looking for a full-time Brewer. The ideal candidate will have a year or more experience working production in a commercial brewery, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
Old Ox Brewery is currently a growing production brewery with a 30BBL system and a cellaring capacity of over 6,000BBLs/yr. We have a second brewery in Middleburg, VA with a 5BBL innovation brewhouse.
This position will focus mainly on creating innovative pilot beers on our 5BBL system in Middleburg. This position is also responsible for cellar work and operating our WG-250 canning line.
Preferred qualifications:
- 1+ years of production brewing experience
- Experience operating a wild goose canning line
- Tendency towards cleanliness
- Experience with barrel-aged, sour/funky, or other experimental beers
- Efficient time management, strong work ethic, and empathy
- Exceptional organizational skills and a desire to optimize
- Understanding of mechanical systems and facilities maintenance
- Ability to meet the physical demands of brewery life (standing for long periods, working in hot/cold/wet environments, working with chemicals and machinery, lifting up to 60lb, manipulating up to 165lb, etc)
- Love of beer!
Job Responsibilities:
- Wort Production on our 5 bbl pilot brewhouse
- Maintaining product quality through following best practices and SOP’s
- Running and maintaining our WG-250 canning line
- Cellar and packaging activities
- Recording daily production activities
The brewer will report directly to our Head Brewer and will be actively involved in all facets of day-to-day operation.
Please send an email to careers@oldoxbrewery.com with resume and cover letter.
Old Ox Brewery is a family owned and operated brewery. We’re looking for a candidate who can make an immediate impact and become a part of the extended Old Ox family. We are an equal opportunity employer.