Brewer - Mikkeller Brewpub London

Are you skilled within Brewing and do you want to become part of an ambitious global growth journey for one of the most recognized craft beer brands in the world?

We are looking for a Brewer to join the brewing operations at our Brewpub in the heart of London's Clerkenwell area. In 2025 we aim to produce over 1000HL of beer across a wide range of styles on a 7.5HL brewkit, and are constantly looking to innovate and improve. It’s a mentally and physically demanding role, regularly brewing new & returning recipes and working closely with the Lead Brewer to produce and package beers, predominantly into serving tanks & keykegs.

About us:

Mikkeller exists to inspire and excite the world of craft beer. We want to create the most fun, inspiring and adventurous beer experiences in the world. We believe that quality, innovation, and passion are the keys to creating truly exceptional experiences. We also believe in the power of community and collaboration as a means to drive creativity and bring new ideas to life.

Our goal is to create new adventurous and curious beer lovers. We strive to provide exciting, challenging, and playful experiences that will inspire people to drink high quality craft beer and become Mikkeller devotees for life. We strive to make every moment with our brand a truly special and unforgettable experience, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community of craft beer enthusiasts around the world.

In the UK, Mikkeller partnered with Rick Astley in 2018 to open Mikkeller Bar London in Shoreditch, and the next year began working on Mikkeller Brewpub London on Exmouth Market, where we brew some of the best, freshest, and most local beer available in the country, in a unique, fun and inclusive environment.

Tasks & responsibilities

1. Procurement of ingredients and consumables
2. Manual work including regular lifting & carrying of items up to 32kg
3. Operating the 7.5 hL brew house and cellar, including wort production, yeast handling, fermentation management, dry hopping, maturation/conditioning and packaging into serving tank and keykegs
4. Performing CIP, brewery maintenance and site upkeep across the entire brewery, keeping a clean, organised and tidy working environment
5. Testing and approving the quality of all beer brewed on site, in conjunction with the lead brewer, meeting consistently high product standards
6. Working to minimise wastage and excess costs, without compromising on quality
7. Development of new and existing recipes, under supervision of the lead brewer, plus research & development of the latest brewing processes
8. Maintaining a high level of health and safety standards, adhering to our HACCP programme

1. Using Breww software, manage a large stock of various ingredients, chemicals, brewing aids, and beer brewed on site, in a facility with limited storage
2. Working with the lead brewer to ensure production planning is efficient to meet the dynamic needs of the Brewpub

1. Liaising effectively with the lead brewer and bar management team
2. Developing a personal understanding of systems & processes, with effective time management
3. Confidence working on multiple tasks at once and, at times, work alone
4. Representing Mikkeller Brewpub London and Mikkeller more broadly, in a customer facing workplace and at various events and festivals

Experience required:

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a commercial brewery
2. A relevant qualification in brewing e.g. GCB, Level 4 Apprenticeship, IBD Diploma
3. An understanding of quality assurance and control processes within a demanding working environment
4. Must have the right to work in the UK
5. The role is perfect for someone looking to work closely with an experienced lead brewer in a fun & creative fast-paced setting

What we offer:

• An exciting international work environment focused on diversity and inclusion
• Compensation level based on qualifications and experience
• A wide range of fun social occasions to meet up with colleagues in our bars, restaurants or external venues - participation is voluntary
• Discount in all Mikkeller-owned bars and restaurants
• 35-40 hours of work per week from Monday-Friday, occasionally on weekends (a day in lieu will be offered in these cases)

Contact and application

We ask that you fill out your CV in the application text field instead of uploading. Please note, that we do not accept CVs by mail, and all applications must go through our application portal.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, recruitment process and/or who to ask which questions, you are very welcome to contact Sofie Bender, our People & Culture Consultant:

We will review applications and invite for interviews on an ongoing basis, so please do not hesitate to apply. We hope that this job ad has caught your interest, and we are looking forward to receiving your application.