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PHILIP ROCHE

Portland,Oregon

Summary

I am hardworking and passionate about beer. I have thoroughly enjoyed my 27 years in this industry and am looking forward to contributing more.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Brewer

Ecliptic Brewing
02.2014 - 11.2023
  • Fast paced brewery that grew from 1500 bbls to 24,000 bbls in 10 years
  • I did everything from daily production work, scheduling, recipe development, inventory/raw materials, SOPs, beer descriptions
  • Additionally- working with Obeer/EAP software, maintain rapport with vendors/suppliers, tours, troubleshoot equipment and facilitate repairs
  • Developed innovative beer recipes, resulting in a diverse product portfolio appealing to various customer preferences.
  • Brewed collaborations with other brewers from around the country and Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
  • Brewed custom beers for key accounts
  • Brewed with FOH/BOH/Mangement when they reached 5 year anniversary


Brewer

Full Sail Brewing
08.2003 - 09.2013
  • First 5 years brewed on a 200 bbl brewhouse, including cellaring, yeast harvest/pitching/counting
  • In 2008 I transitioned to the Portland brewery
  • Worked on a 20 bbl brewhouse with new responsibilities of ordering raw materials, supplying restaurant with beer, working with mobile bottler and later running Meheen bottler myself
  • Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

Brewer

Fish Brewing Company
08.1996 - 08.2003
  • Brewed on 15 bbl brewhouse
  • Also cellar duties, filtration, barrel aging, packaging, festivals, tours
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth operations, resulting in reduced downtime and improved workflow.
  • Assisted in marketing efforts, engaging with customers at events and tastings to promote brand awareness and loyalty.

Brewer

Umpqua Brewing Company
04.1996 - 07.1996

Brewing on 3 bbl brewhouse. Also cellar duties, hand bottling and labeling, working festivals

Volunteer

Hair Of The Dog Brewing
08.1992 - 04.1996

Volunteer bottler. Also gained my first experience at professional brewing

Education

Bachelor's - Interdisciplinary- focus on History, Philosophy and Communications

University of Portland
05.1991

Skills

  • Recipe development
  • Brewing expertise
  • Batch tracking
  • Packaging knowledge
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality control
  • Yeast management

Affiliations

Master Brewers Association of the Americas

Timeline

Head Brewer

Ecliptic Brewing
02.2014 - 11.2023

Brewer

Full Sail Brewing
08.2003 - 09.2013

Brewer

Fish Brewing Company
08.1996 - 08.2003

Brewer

Umpqua Brewing Company
04.1996 - 07.1996

Volunteer

Hair Of The Dog Brewing
08.1992 - 04.1996

Bachelor's - Interdisciplinary- focus on History, Philosophy and Communications

University of Portland
PHILIP ROCHE