Northwest Brewing Jobs and/or Connections

[explosivebeer]

Hello Fellow HomeBrewTalk Users,

I will soon be relocating back to Seattle after spending a year in San Diego. This last year has brought about many changes, as well as the opportunity to refine my skills at brewing. Finding this site was an integral part in my growth as a brewer and now I'm curious if it can help continue that by helping me make connections with the Seattle/Tacoma/Portland brewing community.

I have a newfound appreciation and passion for beer and would like to find a position with an established brewery to work hard and gain experience and knowledge from those who know how to do it well on a larger scale.

I do not have an education in brewing science, or anything that is directly related to the brewing process for that matter. But I do have a solid foundation of education (three majors and a few IT certificates) and worldly knowledge (I've been to about 30 countries and 40 states) to go along with a handy ability to learn things quickly and a strong desire to find a great job in the brewing industry.

I will be in Seattle by mid-May but am available for phone or email interviews before then. Or if there is an opportunity to meet up during the Craft Brewers Conference, that would be great as well.

Anyway, if you know anyone who could use full-time or part-time help, or even occasional slave labor at their brewery, I'd be interested in talking with them and hopefully lending a hand and learning a lot along the way.

Any contacts, help, or suggestions on how to get into a brewing gig are very much appreciated.

Thanks for your time and thoughts,
Brandon

PS - I've actually sent a version of this message to several Seattle breweries along with my resume to see if anyone happened to have an opportunity, or if my enthusiasm for brewing would persuade them to make one. The response has been positive, but no one has had openings yet.

 

[McKBrew]

Did anything ever come through for you?

 

[explosivebeer]

Did anything ever come through for you?

Hi McKBrew,

Sorry for the delayed response - I've been on a dead run the last few weeks and haven't had time for brewing.

I've yet to land a brewing job but am staying in touch with one of the local breweries for when they expand in the coming months. I'm still hesitant to sign on with someone unless we're on the same page with brewing since I really don't want to burn myself out on things. But there are a few good local breweries that I'd work for.

How's the brewing scene over in Silverdale? I'm in Tacoma at the moment but have yet to venture up your way.

~Brandon

 

[McKBrew]

Good Luck. If you make it out this way check out Silver City Brewery in Silverdale.

 

[explosivebeer]

Good Luck. If you make it out this way check out Silver City Brewery in Silverdale.

Thanks. I bought one of their bottles but have yet to try it. Actually, I think my brother pilfered it. Regardless, I'll check them out again. Thanks.

 

[Brewtopia]

Good luck in your pursuit explosivebeer and welcome back to the NW. As an FYI, Travis, the former assistant brewer at Silver City Brewing in Siverdale just purchased Stix former 8.5 bbl brew system with plans for opening a brewery in Gig Harbor. Not sure how far along he is with this plan but there may be an opportunity for you there.

Tom Munoz, one of the current brewers at Silver City just brought me some of their new IPA simply called "The Blend". It's a blend of their Whoop Pass Double IPA and their Indianola Pale Ale which is then aged on French Oak. You should definitely try and grab a bottle or two from the brewery before it's gone McKBrew.

 

[explosivebeer]

Good luck in your pursuit explosivebeer and welcome back to the NW. As an FYI, Travis, the former assistant brewer at Silver City Brewing in Siverdale just purchased Stix former 8.5 bbl brew system with plans for opening a brewery in Gig Harbor. Not sure how far along he is with this plan but there may be an opportunity for you there.

Tom Munoz, one of the current brewers at Silver City just brought me some of their new IPA simply called "The Blend". It's a blend of their Whoop Pass Double IPA and their Indianola Pale Ale which is then aged on French Oak. You should definitely try and grab a bottle or two from the brewery before it's gone McKBrew.

Thank you very much for the heads up Brewtopia. I'll try to track down Travis and see what his plans are and if they coincide with my own.

And I think I remember reading that you're opening a place in Greenwood. How is that coming along? If you ever need an extra hand getting things set up, let me know. I'm avoiding employment for the summer so I can volunteer on fun projects when I want.

 

[Brewtopia]

I appreciate the offer. We could always use some extra help building this thing out. (are you willing to work for beer? )

We jack hammered out all the concrete for the trench drains and plumbing this last weekend. Plumbing and electrical rough-in work will begin in the next few days.

 

[explosivebeer]

I appreciate the offer. We could always use some extra help building this thing out. (are you willing to work for beer? )

We jack hammered out all the concrete for the trench drains and plumbing this last weekend. Plumbing and electrical rough-in work will begin in the next few days.

Yeah I'm definitely willing to help out and make some friends in the local brewing community. I don't have a ton of experience in construction but if you need an extra pair of hands or can teach me how to do whatever it is that needs to be done, I'm happy to help out.

 

[Bob]

http://probrewer.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=26

Have a CV ready and have at it!

Good luck,

Bob

 

[fat x nub]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=61611

maybe this guy could use some empolyees...i dont know him or anything but two HBT guys workin together would be sweet!

 

[EvilTOJ]

fat x nub, did you see that Brewtopia's already been posting in this thread?