Technical Brewer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Technical Brewer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Accurately recording raw materials, production stage timings and quality checks;
Managing resources and staff to meet objectives;
Working with the laboratory team who carry out further tests to improve the product;
Introducing new or different methods of brewing;
Taking responsibility for raw materials, operatives and technicians;
Maintaining the safe and effective running of the plant and machinery;
Working on new recipes for seasonal and specialty beers ensuring they appeal to a certain market or will enhance sales at a specific time of the year;
Ensuring a consistently high quality product is produced.
Finding new suppliers and reviewing existing ones;
Planning budgets, keeping track of stock and records of raw materials.
Checking temperatures and quality of samples and making any necessary production adjustments;
Helping to design beer labels or marketing materials;

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Technical Brewer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Technical Brewer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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