Mark Patrick
Memphis,TN
Summary
Experienced brewing professional with expertise in brewery operations, recipe development, quality control, and yeast management. Strong background in packaging, inventory management, production scheduling, CIP cleaning, and process improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder/Head Brewer
Grind City Brewing Company
Memphis, Tennessee
07.2018 - 09.2026
- Launched a craft brewery brand, contributing to business vision and growth planning.
- Oversaw brewing operations, producing numerous barrels annually.
- Managed brewery operations, including production schedules, inventory control, and supplier coordination.
- Created beer recipes and supported taproom product selection.
- Developed recipes and adjusted mash schedules for new beer styles.
- Implemented brewing recipes and processes to ensure consistent quality standards.
- Monitored yeast pitch rates to ensure optimal fermentation conditions and carbonation volumes.
- Monitored fermentation progress and yeast health in accordance with established protocols.
- Collected, tested, and submitted samples according to quality control standards.
- Conducted sensory analysis of finished beer batches for evaluation of flavor characteristics.
- Evaluated product performance against established goals for taste, aroma, color and clarity.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve product offering and services.
- Built relationships with distributors, vendors, and local community partners.
- Assisted in developing marketing plans by providing input on product design concepts.
- Recruited, trained, managed, and evaluated staff.
- Trained brewing staff on safety practices and standard operating procedures.
- Delegated tasks to production workers and managed weekly team schedules.
- Managed overall workflow of projects from conception to completion.
- Troubleshot unexpected issues during the brewing process to minimize downtime.
- Maintained brewhouse equipment and resolved production issues during daily shifts.
- Inspected, troubleshoot and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal performance.
- Monitored material flow and temperature or pressure gauges to verify optimal processing conditions.
- Managed sanitation and CIP cleaning for brewhouse and cellar equipment.
- Coordinated the cleaning schedule for tanks, kegs, bottles and other equipment used in the brewing process.
- Managed inventory of hops, malt, yeast and other ingredients used in production batches.
- Coordinated grain, hops, yeast, and packaging inventory across production areas.
- Recorded production deviations in standardized charts to track trends and aid in production management.
- Documented batch details on log sheet to maintain accurate production records..
- Utilized good manufacturing practices and adhered to standard operating procedures every day to provide consistent, high-quality results.
- Implemented new technologies in the brewery operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Collected and stored water used during the brewing process for reuse. and washed product lines and vessels to maintain adequate housekeeping.
- Adjusted mash parameters such as temperature, pH, and gravity to optimize beer quality.
- Reviewed laboratory reports on yeast viability counts prior to pitching into wort tanks.
- Trained brewing staff on safety practices and standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated grain, hops, yeast, and packaging inventory across production areas.
- Managed sanitation and CIP cleaning for brewhouse and cellar equipment.
- Developed recipes and adjusted mash schedules for new beer styles.
Sales Floor Associate
Buster's Liquor
Memphis, Tennessee
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted customers in selecting beer, wine, and spirits on the sales floor to enhance their shopping experience.
- Delivered attentive and courteous service, effectively addressing customer inquiries and requests.
- Answered customer questions using product knowledge and store policies.
- Developed knowledge about products and sales items to answer customer questions.
- Replenished liquor shelves and updated promotional displays.
- Supported opening and closing tasks for retail floor operations.
- Organized inventory in backroom and maintained orderly stock rotation.
Package Assistant/ Shift Brewer
Ghostriver Brewing Company
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2014 - 10.2017
- Brewed Ghostriver Brewing Company beer batches following production schedules
- Monitored fermentation tanks and adjusted temperatures during brewing cycles
- Maintained and operated brewing equipment, including fermentation tanks, mash tuns, boil kettles, and conditioning tanks.
- Sanitized brewhouse equipment and maintained clean production areas
- Recorded batch data and tracked brew-day ingredients for consistency
- Tested beer samples for flavor, clarity, and process quality
- Created and refined recipes for diverse beer styles using malts, hops, yeasts, and other ingredients to enhance product offerings.
- Monitored and analyzed daily production output against established goals to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
- Assisted with bottling runs by filling bottles with beer from fermenters or kegs using automated machinery.
- Conducted pH measurements on brewing batches to ensure optimal fermentation conditions. levels during fermentation.
Education
GED -
Cordova HIgh School
Cordova, TN08-2007
Skills
- Brewing operations
- Recipe development
- Quality control
- Yeast management
- Production scheduling
- Inventory management
- CIP cleaning
- Packaging operations
Timeline
Co-Founder/Head Brewer
Grind City Brewing Company
07.2018 - 09.2026
Sales Floor Associate
Buster's Liquor
11.2017 - 07.2018
Package Assistant/ Shift Brewer
Ghostriver Brewing Company
01.2014 - 10.2017
GED -
Cordova HIgh School