Brewer

Goat Island Brewing is an established production brewery and taproom in Cullman, Alabama. We take beer seriously and are looking for an experienced brewer who does the same.

Our priorities are straightforward:
make excellent, consistent beer; keep the brewery clean and organized; operate safely; take care of the equipment; and work together as a team.

This is a hands‑on brewing position. We are looking for someone who understands that working in a brewery means much more than running the brewhouse. On any given day, you may be brewing, working in the cellar, packaging beer, cleaning equipment, troubleshooting a problem, or helping maintain the brewery.

The Brewer will be involved in all aspects of brewery production, including:

• Brewing beer and operating the brewhouse
• Cellar work, fermentation and beer transfers
• Monitoring fermentation and helping maintain beer quality and consistency
• Cleaning and sanitizing tanks, lines, hoses and production equipment
• Operating, cleaning and changing over canning and kegging equipment
• Packaging beer into cans and kegs
• Performing routine preventive maintenance
• Troubleshooting production and equipment problems
• Using hand and power tools as needed
• Maintaining accurate production and brewing records
• Keeping the brewery clean, organized and production‑ready
• Working with the rest of the brewing team to meet production needs
• Making safety, quality and sanitation priorities every day

A normal production day is approximately eight hours and may include several different types of work. We are a small brewery operation, so we need people who are willing and able to pitch in wherever the work needs to be done.

We are primarily looking for brewery experience, judgement, mechanical ability and a strong work ethic.

Preferred qualifications include:

• At least three years of experience brewing
• Brewing education or equivalent practical brewing experience
• Good understanding of brewing, fermentation, cellar operations and sanitation
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience with brewery packaging equipment
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and measuring instruments
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to troubleshoot problems rather than simply report them
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and cleanliness
• Dependability and attention to detail
• Ability to work well as part of a small team

We are willing to consider candidates with different levels of experience.

Compensation will be based on the experience and capability you bring to the brewery.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, handle kegs and brewery materials, stand and walk for extended periods, and regularly bend, reach, twist and perform the physical work associated with brewery production.

Goat Island Brewing offers:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Health insurance
• Employee discounts in our taproom

If you have never considered Cullman, Alabama
, take a closer look.

Cullman is a growing North Alabama city of about 20,000 people located directly on I-65 between Birmingham and Huntsville
. The city's population has increased substantially since 2020, but Cullman still retains the convenience, lower congestion and community feel of a smaller city. Census.gov

For a brewer, there is also a fitting cultural connection:
Cullman was founded by German immigrants and still celebrates those roots.
Oktoberfest is one of the city's signature annual events, and Cullman's Christkindlmarkt turns downtown into a German-inspired Christmas market each winter. The downtown area has become a walkable destination with locally owned restaurants, shops, parks, events and the Warehouse District. In 2025, USA Today readers ranked Cullman #2 in the country for Best Small Town…