Colton Malzewski

Bent River Brewing Company

Rock Island, IL

09.2021 - Current

Kept records of production batches and monitored inventory levels of raw materials.
Adjusted process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and time in order to optimize flavor profiles during fermentation or aging processes.
Cleaned and sanitized all brewing equipment before and after each use.
Utilized and maintained analytical equipment such as a thermocycler, centrifuge, and digital hydrometer.
Performed quality control checks on finished products to ensure they met standards for taste and appearance.
Monitored the progress of fermentation processes to ensure optimal results.
Calibrated instruments used in testing wort samples for alcohol content or bitterness units.
Maintained and operated brewing equipment, including fermentation tanks, mash tuns, boil kettles, and conditioning tanks.
Documented batch information on log sheet.
Turned valves and moved controls to admit, drain and separate materials.
Inspected, troubleshot and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal performance.
Collected readings on status, temperature, flow rate and other points for documentation.
Saved collected water and washed product lines and vessels to maintain adequate housekeeping.
Conducted laboratory tests to measure specific gravity and pH levels of wort or beer samples.
Checked yeast pitches and carbonation volumes.
Utilize, replace, and safely store gas cylinders.