So, You Want to Go Pro?

This article originally appeared in the November/December 2021 issue of Zymurgy Magazine

By Jason Simmons

Think you have what it takes to become a professional brewer? There are many types of positions in the brewing industry, all of which require great attention to detail. It can be hard work in a hot environment, but at the end of the day, a frothy glass of your hard work makes it all worthwhile.

This article covers:

• Education
• Brewing Schools (or not)
• Internships
• Entry-level Positions
• Working the Packaging Line
• Kegging
• Paperwork
• Equipment
• Cellaring
• Single Batches vs Multiple Batches with Shifts
• Recipe Formulation
• Standing Out
• Drinking on the Job