Alexander Sarames
Brewer
Clermont,FL
Summary
Proficient Brewer familiar with all aspects of the brewing process, including grain handling, production and delivery. Well-versed in manufacturing procedures and standard policies. Prepared to bring 10 years of related experience to a challenging position with room for advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager / Head Brewer
Deadwords Brewing Company
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed construction, commissioning, and complete operation of a 13k sq. ft. showroom style production brewery and restaurant including installation of brewing equipment and utilities, stainless process piping and ancillary equipment.
- Operation of Portland Kettle Works 2 vessel 15bbl and 2bbl steam operated brewhouses along with an ABE CraftCan35 packaging line currently producing 2,000bbl/year.
- Developed facility wide standard operating procedures and adhered to good manufacturing practices.
- Innovation, development and production of Deadwords Brewing beer following 4 distinct series; Tradition, Evolution, Abomination, Resurrection.
- Facility management and maintenance, distribution management and supplier sourcing,
- Subject specific companywide staff training, production staffing and management, assigned daily work tasks and set weekly schedules, brand ambassador and event representation.
Production / R&D Brewer
Cascade Lakes Brewing Company
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Responsible for all aspects of 10,000bbl/year facility including recipe development and brewing operations.
- Wort production on JVNW 25 barrel brew house and cellaring operations including dry hopping, transfers, filtration, fining and proper sanitation practices.
- Design and operation of 1BBL pilot system, development of seasonal and specialty beers, staff education, social media influences, streamlining procedures, improving efficiency, expanding organization, monitoring inventory, and continuing to evolve the company.
- Post wort production involvement in packaging draft, bottled, canned beer and warehousing.
- Involved in small barrel aged program including spirit/wine/sour barrel aged beers.
Head Brewer
Big Blue Brewing Company
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Solo operation of 400bbl/year facility including recipe development and logistics, solo wort production on ABE 5 barrel brew house and cellaring operations such as transfers, filtration and fining, packaging draft and bottled beer, tank and facility cleaning and proper sanitation practices.
- Development of a small award winning barrel aged beer program including wine and spirit cooperage including rum barrels sourced from brewery's sister distillery.
- Additional responsibilities include minor pub management, communication with distribution reps for purchase of outside product, staff education, social media influences, streamlining procedures, improving efficiency, expanding organization, monitoring inventory, and continuing to evolve the company.
Head Brewer
Brew STX
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Responsible for the reconstruction and operation of a 3 year abandoned open air 5 barrel brew house located on the boardwalk in Christiansted, St. Croix.
- Developed recipes for an island and tourist demographic which were also sustainable for a possible future expansion.
- Additionally, responsible for sourcing all materials from the mainland as well as handling freight forwarding and customs.
- Managed and performed repair of equipment, implementation of modern procedures and construction of new brewhouse equipment leading to a more efficient facility and a higher quality product.
- Assisted brew pub management in the education of staff to ensure superior customer satisfaction as well as efforts to connect with the community and various draft accounts.
Brewer / Lead Brewer
Silver Moon Brewing Company
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Responsible for all aspects of 2400bbl/year facility including solo wort production on JVNW 10 barrel brew house and cellaring operations such as transfers, filtration and fining, packaging draft bottled and canned beer, tank and facility cleaning and proper sanitation practices.
- Additionally responsible for small barrel aged program including spirit/wine barrel aged beers as well as sour/bacteria fermented beers.
- Responsible for the communication between distribution companies, various draft accounts, pub/restaurant management and employees, and owners along with supply ordering.
- Facility responsibilities include maintenance of all pumps, filters, boiler/steam related systems and components, glycol system, building maintenance including electrical, plumbing and structural, along with design, construction and maintenance of desired custom applications.
Pub Manager / Cellar
Crux Fermentation Project
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Responsibilities include but not limited to General Management of Pub and Restaurant, including employee management, hiring and termination, weekly scheduling, supply orders, inventory control, costs analysis, event coordination, bar tending and serving
- Brewery responsibilities include, bottling, proper sanitation practices and general brewery maintenance.
- Brand ambassadorship and representation.
Chemical Systems Operator
Suttera LLC
02.2010 - 06.2012
- HMI and manual operation of 4 Vessel De Dietrich Reactor Skid and 2 Vessel WFE Distillation Tower involved in chemical reaction processes of manufacturing insect pheromones.
- Operate pneumatic diaphragm pumps to load and unload vessels while monitoring temperature and pressures in a safe and timely manner.
- Operation of automated machinery used in high velocity lure machines, aerosol canning lines, liquid bottling lines and extruders.
- Regulate equipment start up and shut down while correctly following Standard Operating Procedures.
- Be responsible for personal safety along with the safety of others in the work environment and confer with technical and supervisory personnel to resolve conditions affecting quality.
Education
Certification of Completion - Automotive Engineering Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
Mahwah, NJ01.2006
Skills
- Project Deadlines
- Advanced Understanding of EKOS & Ollie
- Processes and Procedures
- Workforce Scheduling
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Learning Strategies
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Processing Expertise
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Guidelines
Accomplishments
2023 Best Florida Beer – Gold –Saison
2023 Central Florida SMaSH Judges Choice – Gold
2023 Central Florida SMaSH People’s Choice
2022 GABF – Gold – American Lager
2022 Best Florida Beer – Silver – Experimental Beer
2022 Best Florida Beer – Bronze – American / Belgian Sour Ale
2020 Best Florida Beer – Gold – Wood/Barrel Aged Strong Beer
2018 Best Florida Beer – 2018 Best in Show
2018 Best Florida Beer – Gold – Cream Ale
2018 Best Florida Beer – Silver – Honey Beer
2018 NABA – Silver – American Style Strong Pale
2018 NABA – Bronze – Belgian Witbier
2015 NABA – Gold – American Style Strong Pale
2014 NABA – Gold – American Style Strong Pale
Timeline
Project Manager / Head Brewer
Deadwords Brewing Company
03.2020 - 02.2023
Production / R&D Brewer
Cascade Lakes Brewing Company
09.2018 - 03.2020
Head Brewer
Big Blue Brewing Company
11.2017 - 08.2018
Head Brewer
Brew STX
10.2016 - 11.2017
Brewer / Lead Brewer
Silver Moon Brewing Company
04.2014 - 10.2016
Pub Manager / Cellar
Crux Fermentation Project
06.2012 - 04.2014
Chemical Systems Operator
Suttera LLC
02.2010 - 06.2012
Certification of Completion - Automotive Engineering Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute