Andrew Beckwith
Brewmaster
Boerne,TX
Summary
Experienced German trained brewing professional specializing in recipe development and production. Proficient with knowledge and first hand experience in launching and expanding new and existing breweries. Proven leadership skills to oversee all aspects of the brewery, develop the brew team and exceed production and quality expectations. Hard working and positive team player with strong problem solving abilities
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewmaster
28 Songs Brewhouse and Kitchen
Boerne, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Oversee the daily production of beer from start to finish
- Maintained detailed records of brewing operations for future reference and regulatory compliance purposes.
- Managed inventory of raw materials, ensuring consistent availability for production needs.
- Evaluated emerging trends in craft beer industry to identify potential opportunities for innovation or growth within the business.
- Collaborated with local community organizations for special events, increasing brand visibility and supporting community initiatives.
- Consistently met production deadlines through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Developed new beer recipes for seasonal releases, driving increased customer interest and sales.
- Coordinated with taproom staff to develop unique pairings between beers and menu items, enhancing customer experience.
- Optimized fermentation schedules to maximize production capacity without compromising product quality.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Enhanced beer quality by implementing rigorous quality control measures and sanitation protocols.
- Streamlined brewing processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste, resulting in cost savings.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Assigned daily work tasks and set weekly schedules.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Enter beer competitions and track outcomes
- Attend events and conferences
Brewmaster
Shipwrecked Brewery
Egg Harbor, WI
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Oversee the daily production of beer from start to finish
- Cellarman responsibilities including cleaning the lines, sanitization, and maintenance
- Create standard operating procedures (SOPʼs), best practices and record management
- Plan, coordinate and manage the brew schedules
- Order source and inventory raw materials and chemicals, including managing supplier contracts and tracking/managing inventory
- Work with the owner of the company on budgets, costs, forecasting, planning, etc
- Use and track data to determine production schedules, ordering needs, budgeting, sales, etc
- Hire and train an assistant brewer and cellarman as needed
- Manage and propagate yeast
- Package kegs and assist with the installation and operation of a canning line
- Maintain a clean and sanitary environment
- Enter beer competitions and track outcomes
- Attend events and conferences
- Developed and executed brewing recipes to ensure consistency and quality of all beers
- Monitored and controlled fermentation process to ensure that all beers were brewed according to recipes
- Developed new recipes and collaborated with other brewers to create new beer styles
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all beers were packaged and delivered on time
- Implemented and maintained quality control systems to ensure that all beers are of the highest quality
- Managed the daily operations of the brewery, including staffing, scheduling, and inventory oversight
- Developed and maintained a strong relationship with suppliers to ensure that supplies were available on time and at the best cost
- Developed and maintained a strong relationship with customers to ensure satisfaction (doubled untapped scores on all previous beers)
- All aspects of brewing from wort production to packaging on 40HL Brewhouse
- Lead single shift, Brewing multiple beers in facility producing in excess of 100,000 barrels in 2 weeks for brewery qualification
Brewer 3
Kona Brew Co.
Kailua-Kona, HI
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Recipe development
- Yeast Development
- CIP, cleaning and basic maintenance of brewhouse
- Established SOP's
- Raw material handling and tracking
- Develop and strengthen shift employees and lead brewers with training and best practices
- Managed up to 5 brewers during shift
- Prepare daily work reports for upper management
- Represent brewery at festivals
- Follow OSHA standards
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements
Assistant Brewmaster
Ola Brewing Co
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Create recipes for new brewery opening
- Ordering of raw materials and chemicals
- All aspects of brewing from wort production to packaging
- Checked specific gravity and pH of batches
- Yeast management
- CIP, cleaning and basic maintenance of brewhouse
- Washed production lines and storage containers when empty to maintain clean and efficient work areas
- Write SOP's
- Raw material handling and tracking
- Took samples every brew and package run to compare quality with specifications
- Develop and strengthen shift employees and lead brewers with training and best practices
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements
- Prepare daily work reports for upper management
- Represent brewery at grand opening and festivals
Packaging Lead
Maui Brewing
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Performed all aspects of packaging from set-up to cleaning
- Load and unload cooperage
- CIP of packaging equipment and warehouse facility
- Rotate raw material and finished product
- Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks
- Worked with QA team to analyze quality of the finished product
- Supported new employees with training in proper stripping, packaging, inventory management and cleaning
- Labeled, recorded and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage
- Maintained neat, clean and safe workspace to avoid hazards
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
Intern
Odell's
05.2013 - 07.2013
Intern
Patero's Creek Brewing Co
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Worked Closely with brewing team to achieve desired quality and monitor progress of the beer throughout production cycle and packaging
Intern
New Belgium
02.2013 - 05.2013
Education
Brewmaster -
VLB Brewmaster School
01.2014 - 7 2014
BUSINESS -
Montana State
08.2011 - 6 2012
HS Diploma - High School Ciriculum
West Linn High School
West Linn, Or 08.2010 - 6 2011
Skills
Strong communication skills
Result Oriented
Ability to work independently
Hand's on leader
Ekos inventory tracking
Orchestra beer management software
Proven track record with recipe development for flagship and new beers
SOP development
Continually exceed production goals
Follow OSHA standards
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Teams
Forklift certified
Multiple local brew contest winners
Quality control management
Computer skills
Ingredient sourcing
Sanitation procedures
Customer relations
Yeast management
Accomplishments
- Involved in opening craft and production breweries
- Lead single shift, Brewing multiple beers in facility producing in excess of 100,000 barrels in 2 weeks for brewery qualification
- Quadrupled beer production and sales in 2 years at Shipwrecked Brewery
- Produced new beer recipes to increase home beer tap numbers from 3 to 23 in 6 months at 28 Songs
- Increased home beer sales three fold in 6 months at 28 Songs
- Had highest beer efficiency production at Kona Brew Co
Awards
- 2024 Denver International Beer Competition - 5 beers awarded medals out of 7 entered
- Multiple beerfests entered with best of show honors
Timeline
Brewmaster
28 Songs Brewhouse and Kitchen
05.2024 - Current
Brewmaster
Shipwrecked Brewery
09.2021 - 05.2024
Brewer 3
Kona Brew Co.
02.2018 - 09.2021
Assistant Brewmaster
Ola Brewing Co
02.2017 - 02.2018
Packaging Lead
Maui Brewing
01.2016 - 06.2016
Brewmaster -
VLB Brewmaster School
01.2014 - 7 2014
Intern
Odell's
05.2013 - 07.2013
Intern
Patero's Creek Brewing Co
02.2013 - 07.2013
Intern
New Belgium
02.2013 - 05.2013
BUSINESS -
Montana State
08.2011 - 6 2012
HS Diploma - High School Ciriculum
West Linn High School
08.2010 - 6 2011