Salary guide
Brewmaster
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £55,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
FoodBeverage
- The UK has over 2,000 breweries, more than any other country in Europe
Other names this job is known by
- Master Brewer
- Head Brewer
Key responsibilities
- Oversee beer production in breweries
- Develop and test recipes
- Monitor fermentation and quality control
- Manage brewing staff and schedules
- Order ingredients and manage stock
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree, diploma, or apprenticeship in brewing, food science, or chemistry
- Experience in breweries
- Knowledge of brewing processes and quality control
- Leadership and organisational skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Head Brewer
- Brewery Manager
- Product Developer
- Business Owner
How to get the job
- Study brewing, food science, or chemistry
- Complete a degree, diploma, or apprenticeship in brewing
- Gain experience in breweries
- Progress to senior or management roles, or start your own brewery
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