Brewer

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Work Tasks

• Collect types of grains needed for the day's brew
• Manage and oversee workers in the brew-house
• Prepare and steep grain into mash
• Strain the mash, boil and add hops to the cooked liquid, then cool and add yeast
• Work in plants, breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs
• Work with tubs, kettles, heat exchangers, fermenters, and filters, and with grains, hops, yeast, and other beer ingredients

Salary, Size & Growth

• $65,000 average per year ($31.25 per hour)
• A large occupation (555,300 workers in 2010)
• Expected to decline (0.5% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: Several years of work experience in a brewery
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree in brewing science or related field and an apprenticeship in brewing
• Skills/Courses: College courses include chemistry, math, physics, biology, food technology, brewing science, business management, and public speaking.