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Brewpub |
Microbrewery |
Brew on Premise Manufacturer |
Brewery Equipment |
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| Head Brewer | Head Brewer | Head Brewer | Sales Representative |
| Assistant Brewer | Assistant Brewer | Shop Manager | Installation and Training Representative |
| Bottling Line Supervisor | Brewing Assistant | ||
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Malt and Hop Suppliers |
Microbrewed Beer Distributors |
Craft Brewing Entrepreneurs |
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| Sales Representative | Sales Representatives | Owner / Operators Brewpubs |
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| Owner / Operator Microbreweries |
2. What pay scale can I expect to earn when I enter the field?
Data based on statistics from the 1995-96 IBS "Industry Revealed", a compilation of brewery statistics.
Headbrewer - Brewpub |
Asst. Brewer-Brewpub |
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| Range 20,000-35,000 Average 30,000 |
Range 12,000-25,000 Average 18,000 |
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Headbrewer - Micro |
Asst. Brewer - Micro |
| Range 22,000-40,000 Average 30,000 |
Range 14,000-27,000 Average 20,000 |
A more recent survey published in the New Brewer in
January 2009 reported the following statistics regarding pay.
These numbers are for packaging microbrewers only not brewpubs
Salary for Brewery Manager
0-5K
$42,700
5-10K
$46,700
10-15
$55,900
15-30K $71,500
30-60K $75,900
60K+
$111,500
Salary of other brewing staff
0-5K
$30,900
5-10K
$34,800
10-15
$38,700
15-30K $41,200
30-60K $40,000
60K+
$51,800
Hourly pay of other brewers on staff
0-5K
$11.40
5-10K
$11.67
10-15
$12.21
15-30K $13.39
30-60K $15.42
60K+
$17.93
3. What type of placement services do you provide for graduates?
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American Brewers Guild prepare students through lecture and discussions on "How to Find" a brewer's Position.
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During the course discussion of resumes, students will learn the purpose of a resume, how to prepare a resume, and how to use the resume in securing brewer positions.
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The Guild participates in several brewing trade shows and conferences each year, at which graduates resumes will be distributed.
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American Brewers Guild serves as a clearinghouse of requests for brewers. Students are notified of positions as they become available.
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Graduates of the Guild's diploma courses will also have access, via passwords, to the Guild's "Brewing Positions" jobs listing page on the World-Wide Web.
4. Who will be teaching the courses?
Steve Parkes brewmaster at Otter Creek/Wolavers Organic Beers
Ron Ryan of Cargill Malt,
Paul Sayler owner of American Flatbread and Zero Gravity Brewing in Burlington Vermont
Robb Todd owner of Allagash Brewery in Portland Maine
Gary Spedding owner of Brewing and Distilling Analytical Services
Dan DelGrande owner of Bison Brewing
Matt Brynldson brewmaster at Firestone Walker Brewing
Nick Funnel brewer at Great American Restaurants in Northern Virginia
Dave Logsdon owner of Wyeast
Garret Oliver brewmaster with Brooklyn Brewery
Brandon Greenwood brewmaster with Mike's
Dr Ian Ward VP of Brewers Supply Group
Scott Shirley brewer with Harpoon Brewery
Jamie Shrier lab manager with Harpoon Brewing
Julie Felske former lab manager with Magic Hat Brewing
Tom Geordt with Micromatic Draft Beer School
John Mallet plant manager with Bells Brewing
Greg Noonan owner of Vermont Pub and Brewery
Terri Fahrendorf
Paul Davis
Rob Todd of Allagash Brewing
David Sohigian
5. How many students are in each class?
The course is limited to 24 students.
6. What brewery site will I be assigned to? When will I know where I will be working?
Your brewery placement will be determined by Guild instructors and staff. You will be consulted as to your goals, objectives and personal preferences. The final decision on placement will be made early in the program.
7. Do apprentices get paid during the five week "hands-on experience" portion?
No. We pay the brewer-mentor for their time and assistance and also cover insurance issues.
8. What opportunities are there for performing the apprenticeship in my area?
Apprenticeship in the student's locality is possible. However, there is no guarantee that we will be able to get you an apprenticeship there. If you want to perform your apprenticeship in your area, we suggest that you include information on brewpubs, microbreweries, and head brewers in your area with your application.
9. What are the working hours during the apprenticeship portion of the course?
Four-five days per week you will follow the brewing schedule set by your brewer/mentor. These hours are extremely flexible and will depend on the needs of the brewery. Many brewpubs brew from 6 AM to 2 PM on brewing days. Please assume 8-10 hours a day spent in the brewery for 3-4 days per week.
10. What is the demand for American Brewers Guild graduates?
We are currently placing the majority of our graduates. Of course the more mobile the candidate the better the opportunities.
11. Do I receive a diploma or a degree after graduating? What is it worth?
You will receive a diploma, not a degree. The diploma is recognized as a symbol of a well-trained brewer in the industry. The American Brewers Guild is a well-recognized training institution, and is widely respected within the brewing industry. Graduates of Guild programs are working as brewers throughout the craft brewing industry.