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Brewery Specialist

Complete brewing activities under the supervision of a Head Brewer.Able to following directions and recipes in the brewing process.Able to sanitize and fix equipment related to brewing and brewery operations.

Annual openings

32

Median wage

$58,540

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+9%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

For some employers, this can be an entry-level role. However, experience brewing (potentially at home) is valued.as a

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What the work actually feels like

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Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerMay vary
  • OutdoorsMay vary
  • With your handsMay vary

Interests it draws on

  • Agriculture and Sustainability
  • Agriculture

Automation exposure

Moderate exposure

Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.

A typical day

  1. Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.
  2. Measure, test, or weigh bottles, cans, or other containers to ensure that hardness, strength, or dimensions meet specifications.
  3. Maintain records of testing results or other documents as required by state or other governing agencies.
  4. Monitor and control temperature of products.
  5. Analyze test results to classify products or compare results with standard tables.
  6. Record or compile test results or prepare graphs, charts, or reports.
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