Brewer

A Brewer creates and produces beer in breweries, using a combination of technical skills and creativity. You might work in craft breweries, large commercial breweries, or brewpubs. Brewers focus on selecting ingredients, managing the brewing process, and ensuring quality control. You’ll operate brewing equipment, monitor fermentation, and adjust recipes to produce a variety of beer styles.

Brewers play a vital role in the beverage industry. You’ll need to be detail-oriented, have a strong understanding of brewing science, and possess good problem-solving skills. You’ll liaise with suppliers, customers, and other team members to ensure the production of high-quality beer and maintain the brewery’s standards.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a brewer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended
FBP50121

Diploma of Food Science and Technology
Blended, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,115
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Food Production Supervisor Food Engineer
Brewer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Food Production Supervisor Food Engineer Brewer + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Food Science)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,314
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Scientist Food Technologist
Food Microbiologist Brewer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Chemist Food Scientist Food Technologist Food Microbiologist Brewer + 2 more

Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$8,945
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Scientist Dietitian Public Health Nutritionist
Brewer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Scientist Dietitian Public Health Nutritionist Brewer + 1 more
FBP30121

Certificate III in Food Processing (Brewing)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $8,725
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Micro Brewer Brewer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Micro Brewer Brewer
FBP40621

Certificate IV in Artisan Fermented Products
Blended
24 months
$14,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brewer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brewer
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Related occupations

Micro Brewer

A Micro Brewer produces beer in a small facility, managing ingredient preparation, quality control, packaging, and distribution.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

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