Job Description

Upslope Brewing Company is a Certified B Corporation, which means we meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. Through investment in our employees, continuous process improvement and a focus on innovation, we aim to deliver a high quality product, while prioritizing environmental stewardship and inclusion in our operations, brand and partnerships.

The Shift Brewer position operates on a shift rotation and is responsible for all aspects of the brewing process including brewing, fermentation, cellaring, finishing and sensory evaluation for Upslope's craft beer and hard seltzer portfolio. The role requires a teamwork-oriented, responsible, and self-motivated individual with a desire to continue learning and growing within the industry.

Job Responsibilities - Shift Brewer:

• Maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety protocols.
• Wort production on 30 BBL, 4 vessel brewhouse.
• Occasional operation of Alfa Laval Brew 250 Centrifuge, lenticular filter, and 60x60 plate and frame filter.
• Fermenter and Brite Tank CIP, SIP.
• Operation of Brewer’s Dashboard fermentation control software.
• Cellar monitoring, yeast handling and pitching.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and organized work environment.
• Proper documentation of all tasks performed.
• Adhering to the master sanitation schedule standards of Upslope Brewing Co.
• Brewing, cellar, CIP, barrel racking, and special project activities at Lee Hill R&D location.

Work time:

Monday - Friday, 4 week rotation between 3 different shifts. 1st shift - 06:00 - 14:30, 2nd shift - 14:00 - 22:30, 3rd shift - 22:00 - 06:30*

*3rd shift does not have a pay differential, but only four work days a week are required.  

Compensation, Benefits & Culture:

Upslope offers a transparent and unique work environment with an emphasis on teamwork and innovation. It’s important to make sure each employee understands the impact they have on the mission. We work for beer, but get paid in dollars.

Compensation Package includes:

• Starting salary range: $41,000-$45,000 (non-exempt) per year, eligible for 1.5 over-time pay.
• Paid Time Off, Sick Pay, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteer Hours beginning 30-days after employment.
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life insurance with company contribution beginning 30-days after employment.
• 401(k) with company match beginning day one.
• Free RTD EcoPass.
• Free Beer (Daily taproom perks and monthly retail beer allotments).
• Merchandise discounts.
• Discounts & Pro Deals on outdoor equipment & activities.
• And many more!

Qualifications:

• A desire to contribute to a strong company culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
• Ability to work as a team and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Mechanical aptitude, basic problem solving and math skills.
• Flexibility, good communication skills, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to stand on feet for 8+ hours.
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd availability, Monday - Friday. 

Desired/Preferred, but Not Required:

• Educational background in brewing or related areas.
• Professional brewing experience at a 5,000+ BBL/year brewery.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Sensory evaluation experience, BJCP/Cicerone certifications.

Still Apply If:

• You don’t have an educational background in brewing. We will work with anyone who is willing to learn.
• Your brewing experience doesn’t line up with our preferred specification. Important experience can be developed on the job.
• You’ve never operated a forklift. We have a training program that will teach you how to operate a forklift effectively and safely.
• You have limited sensory evaluation experience. Our QA/QC program works on sensory every day and will be a great resource for training in this area.

At Upslope, we’re committed to building justice, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our company. Our goal is to create the ultimate culture of belonging for everyone, regardless of your craft beer knowledge or the number of powder days you crushed this season. We value what makes you unique and want to ensure that you feel encouraged and welcomed.

Meteorologically speaking, it’s a front range-covering, water-table-filling, snow-dumping weather pattern that anyone with bindings and a roof rack would die for. Beerologically speaking, it’s carbonated gold. In 2008, Matt Cutter, Henry Wood and Dany Page, kissed their homes in Cleveland, Atlanta and Argentina goodbye to bring their beer-brewing love affair to Boulder, Colorado. With that, Upslope Brewing Company was born. And after nearly fifteen years of supplying Colorado with trailhead tallboys, and pow-day libations made from the freshest snowmelt, the finest hops and the purest passion for living life outdoors, one thing has become undeniable. These guys didn’t just float another microbrew into the sea of Colorado microbrews. They created a lineup of quality craft beer that tastes as good poured from a tap as they do pulled out of a fishing vest. In other words, for those who call the Continental Divide home, the perfect storm. Learn more about us at

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