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How much do brewery cellarman jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for brewery cellarman in the United States is $19.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a brewery cellarman?

A Brewery Cellarman is responsible for the fermentation, conditioning, and storage of beer in a brewery. Their duties include cleaning and maintaining tanks, transferring beer between vessels, monitoring fermentation, and ensuring quality control. They may also assist with kegging, carbonation, and maintaining sanitary conditions. This role is crucial in ensuring the final product meets the brewery’s standards before packaging and distribution.

What does a brewery cellarman do?

A typical day for a Brewery Cellarman involves monitoring fermentation processes, cleaning and sanitizing tanks and brewing equipment, transferring beer between vessels, and assisting with packaging tasks. You’ll work closely with brewers and other production staff to maintain quality control and efficient workflow, while record-keeping is usually part of the daily routine. The environment is active, involving manual labor and adherence to strict hygiene standards. This role offers the chance to learn more about the brewing process and can serve as a stepping stone to more advanced positions within the brewery, such as Brewer or Production Manager.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a brewery cellarman?

To thrive as a Brewery Cellarman, you need a solid understanding of brewery operations, sanitation practices, and safe handling of brewing equipment, often supported by experience in beverage production or food processing. Familiarity with tools such as fermentation tanks, pumps, CIP (Clean-in-place) systems, and knowledge of quality control protocols or relevant safety certifications (like OSHA) is highly beneficial. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure product quality, workplace safety, and efficient brewery operations.

Does working at a brewery pay well?

Brewery cellarmen typically earn hourly wages that are close to minimum wage or slightly above, with annual salaries often ranging from $25,000 to $40,000 depending on experience and location. Advancement opportunities and additional skills, such as knowledge of brewing equipment or certifications, can lead to higher pay. Overall, wages are generally modest compared to other specialized trades or managerial roles in the industry.

Is being a brewery cellarman a hard job?

Brewery cellarmen perform physically demanding tasks such as cleaning tanks, handling equipment, and monitoring fermentation processes, often requiring attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols. The job can involve long hours on your feet and working in a noisy, wet environment, but it generally does not require advanced formal education. Experience with brewing equipment and certifications like OSHA safety training can be beneficial.
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Brewer/Cellarman

Warrenton, VA • On-site

Old Bust Head Brewing Company LLC
11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Old Bust Head Brewing Company LLCexternal

$42K - $52K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

Old Bust Head Brewery is looking for a hands-on Brewer/Cellarman to join our production team — someone who takes pride in consistent days, clean cellar work, and a well-run brewhouse. You'll work closely with our Head Brewer across brewing, fermentation, and cellar operations, with the flexibility to pitch in on packaging days when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Brewing
• Execute brew days start to finish: milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, and whirlpool, following recipe specs
• Operate and monitor our brewhouse systems, including our 30-bbl brewhouse and 7-bbl pilot system for small-batch and R&D brews
• Accurately record brew log data (gravities, times, temperatures, volumes) and flag deviations

Cellar

• Manage fermentation, transfers, dry-hopping, fining, and carbonation
• Harvest, wash, and pitch yeast; support yeast propagation as needed
• Run CIP/sanitation cycles on tanks, transfer lines, and brewhouse vessels
• Perform QA/QC checks — gravity, pH, dissolved oxygen, sensory — and keep clean, accurate records


General
• Support raw material receiving, organization, and inventory counts
• Manage cold box organization and pull distribution orders
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized brewhouse and cellar
• Assist the packaging crew on canning days as production needs require
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and TTB/ABC compliance procedures

Qualifications
• 2–3+ years of commercial brewing or cellar experience required
• Solid understanding of brewing science, fermentation, and cellar best practices
• Comfortable lifting 55+ lbs, climbing ladders, and working in wet, cold, and warm environments
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one
• Flexible schedule, including early mornings
• Detail-oriented, safety-minded, and a genuine team player


Compensation & Benefits
• Pay: $42,000–$52,000/year DOE ($20–$25/hr)
• Excellent health insurance and paid time off benefits
• Employee beer allowance / staff discount
• Growth potential as production capacity scales up

Company Description

Old Bust Head Brewing Company is an independent, solar-powered production brewery on the historic Vint Hill Farm Station in Fauquier County, Virginia. We currently produce roughly 3,500 barrels a year, but our brewhouse and packaging line are built out for significantly more.