Ryan Alvarez
Bend,OR
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, a strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Brewer
Boss Rambler Beer Club
06.2023 - Current
- Assigned daily work tasks and set weekly schedules.
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Brewed IPA'S, Lagers, & Seltzers in a facility producing in excess of 1,800 barrels per year.
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Managed contracts for all raw materials as well as packaging materials.
- designed and brewed all the recipes under the Boss Rambler portfolio
- Ran a 4 head Wild Goose canning line
Head Brewer
Harland Beer
03.2018 - 07.2023
- Founding head brewer for Harland Brewing.
- Comissioned a 30bbl Premier Stainless brewhouse as well as a 5bbl Premeier Stainless Brewhouse and a PSA 6 head canning line.
- Designed all of the core beer brands in the Harland portfolio which included a Hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, Japanese Rice Lager, and a Blonde ale.
- Managed all aspects of production from grain to glass including the packaging team.
- Managed and negotiated all contracts for our raw materials including packaging materials.
- Hired and grew our production team to produce 28,000 beer barrels annually
- Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
- Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Brewer
Pure Project
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Brewed on a 7bbl brewhouse
- Filled and emptied Whiskey casks for sour beer production
R&D Brewer
Saint Archer Brewing Company
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Developed exciting and experimental recipes for the tasting rooms
- Brewed on a 5 bbl Premier Stainless System
- Worked with our head Brewer to developed SOP for all aspects of brewing
- Took leadership over brewhouse maintenance for the 5 bbl premier system as well as our 5 vessel Marks Brewhouse.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual
Escondido, CA06-2006
Skills
- Specializing in beer and seltzer formulations
- Write and develop SOP's
- Demand forecasting
- Efficient resource utilization
- Cost reduction strategies
- Oversight of raw material contracts
- team management
- Integration of canning and grain handling systems as well as centrifuges and brewhouses
Timeline
Head Brewer
Boss Rambler Beer Club
06.2023 - Current
Head Brewer
Harland Beer
03.2018 - 07.2023
Brewer
Pure Project
04.2016 - 02.2018
R&D Brewer
Saint Archer Brewing Company
01.2013 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual
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