Brewer

Brewer – Goat Island BrewingCullman, AlabamaGoat Island Brewing is an established production brewery and taproom in Cullman, Alabama. We take beer seriously and are looking for an experienced brewer who does the same.Our priorities are straightforward: make excellent, consistent beer; keep the brewery clean and organized; operate safely; take care of the equipment; and work together as a team.This is a hands-on brewing position. We are looking for someone who understands that working in a brewery means much more than running the brewhouse. On any given day, you may be brewing, working in the cellar, packaging beer, cleaning equipment, troubleshooting a problem, or helping maintain the brewery.What You’ll DoThe Brewer will be involved in all aspects of brewery production, including:Brewing beer and operating the brewhouseCellar work, fermentation and beer transfersMonitoring fermentation and helping maintain beer quality and consistencyCleaning and sanitizing tanks, lines, hoses and production equipmentOperating, cleaning and changing over canning and kegging equipmentPackaging beer into cans and kegsPerforming routine preventive maintenanceTroubleshooting production and equipment problemsUsing hand and power tools as neededMaintaining accurate production and brewing recordsKeeping the brewery clean, organized and production-readyWorking with the rest of the brewing team to meet production needsMaking safety, quality and sanitation priorities every dayA normal production day is approximately eight hours and may include several different types of work. We are a small brewery operation, so we need people who are willing and able to pitch in wherever the work needs to be done.What We’re Looking ForWe are primarily looking for brewery experience, judgment, mechanical ability and a strong work ethic.Preferred qualifications include:At least three years of experience brewing Brewing education or equivalent practical brewing experienceGood understanding of brewing, fermentation, cellar operations and sanitationStrong mechanical aptitudeExperience with brewery packaging equipmentAbility to use hand tools, power tools and measuring instrumentsBasic computer skillsAbility to troubleshoot problems rather than simply report themStrong commitment to safety, quality and cleanlinessDependability and attention to detailAbility to work well as part of a small teamWe are willing to consider candidates with different levels of experience.Compensation will be based on the experience and capability you bring to the brewery. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, handle kegs and brewery materials, stand and walk for extended periods, and regularly bend, reach, twist and perform the physical work associated with brewery production.BenefitsGoat Island Brewing offers:Competitive compensation based on experienceGenerous paid time offHoliday payHealth insuranceDental insuranceEmployee discounts in our taproomWhy Cullman?If you have never considered Cullman, Alabama, take a closer look.Cullman is a growing North Alabama city of about 20,000 people located directly on I-65 between Birmingham and Huntsville. The city's population has increased substantially since 2020, but Cullman still retains the convenience, lower congestion and community feel of a smaller city. Census.govFor a brewer, there is also a fitting cultural connection: Cullman was founded by German immigrants and still celebrates those roots. Oktoberfest is one of the city's signature annual events, and Cullman's Christkindlmarkt turns downtown into a German-inspired Christmas market each winter. The downtown area has become a walkable destination with locally owned restaurants, shops, parks, events and the Warehouse District. In 2025, USA Today readers ranked Cullman #2 in the country for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. Visit CullmanBut one of the biggest advantages of living here is what you can do when you are not working.Lewis Smith Lake is right in Cullman's backyard, with clear water and opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming and lake life. It is one of the defining recreational features of the area. Visit CullmanHead west and you have William B. Bankhead National Forest, one of Alabama's best outdoor destinations. Bankhead offers hiking, camping, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hunting and miles of forest to explore. Inside Bankhead is the 25,770-acre Sipsey Wilderness, with roughly 55 miles of wilderness trails. The area is known as the “Land of a Thousand Waterfalls” because of its waterfalls, sandstone canyons, creeks and heavily forested terrain. US Forest ServiceSo on a weekend you can be:On Smith Lake boating or fishingHiking to waterfalls in Bankhead National ForestBackpacking in the Sipsey WildernessMountain biking or campingHaving dinner or a beer downtownAt Oktoberfest, the Strawberry Festival or ChristkindlmarktOr headed to Birmingham or Huntsville for a concert, sporting event, airport or big-city weekendCullman gives you access to all of that without having to live in a major metropolitan area.It is an especially attractive option for someone coming from an expensive craft-beer market who wants room to live, outdoor recreation close to home, a real community, and access to larger cities when you want them.Cullman's own tourism organization describes it as a community combining a walkable downtown, German heritage, festivals, Smith Lake and small-town living while sitting conveniently between Birmingham and Huntsville—and that is a pretty accurate description of what makes the area appealing. Visit CullmanInterested?If you are an experienced brewer who takes pride in your work, understands that cleanliness and consistency matter just as much as creativity, has good mechanical instincts, and wants to become an important part of a small brewery team, we would like to talk with you.Send your resume and a brief introduction to: mike.mullaney@goatislandbrewing.comGoat Island Brewing Cullman, Alabama