Brewer at Malibu Brewing Company

About The Role

Malibu Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery located in Southern California, currently operating a production facility in Westlake Village and preparing to open a pilot brewery in Agoura Hills. We are expanding our team and seeking a skilled Brewer to join a production team of four, including the Brewmaster, Head Brewer & Lab Manager, and Cellarman. We pride ourselves on producing award-winning beer through a disciplined and collaborative process.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage full brew days including milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, and knockout processes, ensuring target gravities, volumes, and timing are met consistently.
• Oversee fermentation and cellar duties such as yeast pitching and harvesting, temperature regulation, dry hopping, transfers, and tank turnovers.
• Conduct quality control by sampling and testing for gravity, pH, dissolved oxygen, and sensory characteristics, logging results to maintain batch consistency.
• Operate, clean, and sanitize brewhouse and cellar equipment, adhering to strict safety and sanitation protocols.
• Assist packaging processes including kegging, canning, and carbonation to guarantee finished beer quality.
• Maintain detailed production records and proactively report any process or equipment concerns to the Brewmaster.
• Collaborate on recipe creation and pilot brews to develop and refine new and existing beers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years professional brewing experience in a production brewery setting.
• Formal brewing education or credentials such as Siebel, American Brewers Guild, IBD, or equivalent scientific background in chemistry, microbiology, or food science.
• Proficiency in brewhouse and cellar operations and strong understanding of sanitation and quality control methods to ensure beer cleanliness.
• Team-oriented mindset with exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Physical stamina to repeatedly lift up to 55 lbs, stand for entire shifts, and work in various temperature and wet conditions.
• Availability for early start times, occasional weekends, and adapting to the production schedule cycles.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with cellar yeast management or laboratory/quality assurance testing.
• Mechanical skills for troubleshooting pumps, valves, glycol systems, and CIP equipment.
• Forklift certification and/or experience on packaging lines.
• Passion for craft beer with a continuous learning attitude.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary between $60,000 and $75,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Paid leave including vacation and holidays.
• An engaging position with direct responsibility over the beer production and opportunities for growth alongside the Brewmaster.
• A culture emphasizing craftsmanship, pride, collaboration, and high-quality brewing without egos.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Malibu Brewing Company promotes diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.