Ryan Carroll
Arvada,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented professional brewer with over 5 years of experience in all aspects of brewery operations, from the brew deck to packaging. Proven track record of enhancing production efficiency and quality control while maintaining a passion for brewing excellence. Seeking opportunities to leverage skills and knowledge within a forward-thinking brewery environment. Taking a love for the liquid and turning it into a passion to share with all.
2020 GABF Silver Medal - Mixed-Culture Brett Beer "Deluge"
2021 GABF Silver Medal - Belgian-Style Sour Ale "Stay the Funk In"
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Lead Brewer
Golden City Brewery
Golden, CO
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversaw brewing production on a 10 bbl, 2-vessel brewhouse.
- Developed new recipes for seasonal beers, created a lager program, and refined core beer recipes.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials and finished products.
- Developed and implemented quality control protocols for beer production.
- Provided guidance and technical support when troubleshooting issues that arise during the brewing process.
- Actively participated in industry events such as trade shows or conferences related to craft beer.
- Adhered to applicable safety standards, company guidelines and requirements.
Shift Brewer
Upslope Brewing Co.
Boulder, CO
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Production brewing on 30bbl 4-Vessel Premier brewhouse
- 24/5 brewing schedule with rotating shifts including solo overnights
- Recipe development on 7bbl pilot system at R&D facility @ Lee Hill.
- Hitting target specs for specific brands and adhered to SOPs every day in order to provide consistent, high-quality product.
- CIP, SIP, Yeast Harvesting, Purge tanks
- Checking dailies
- Warehouse and ingredients management
- Production tracking with Brew Planner and Mango
- Brand ambassador volunteering/pouring at events and festivals.
Brewer
Ratio Beerworks
Denver, CO
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Production brewing on 20bbl 2-Vessel Premier brewhouse
- Utilized good manufacturing practices and adhered to SOPs every day in order to provide consistent, high-quality product.
- CIP, SUP, SIP, Transfers, Filtering, Dry Hopping, Yeast Harvesting, Purge tanks
- Checking gravities and pH of batches. Check carbonation and DO levels with C-box
- Helped run 6-head CODI canning line, labeler, and depal.
- Inspected, troubleshot and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal performance.
- Inventory management with Ekos
- Brand ambassador volunteering/pouring at events and festivals.
Shift Brewer - Cellar Tech
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
Denver, CO
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Production brewing on 25hL 2-Vessel brewhouse with Cool Ship
- Adhere to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
- CIP, SUP, SIP, Transfers, Filtering, Dry Hopping, Barrel transfers, Blending, Purge tanks
- Checking gravities and pH of batches. Check carbonation and DO levels with C-box
- Adding/Processing whole fruit and cleaning 60-120 hL Foeders and maintaining mixed culture fermentations
- Maintaining spontaneous fermentation barrels
- Inventory management with Ekos and monitor glycol system with Mango software
- Brand ambassador on and off site. Giving brewery tours, pouring at festivals, bottle recommendations
Packaging Tech
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
Denver, CO
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Operate 6-head PS Angelus canning line(40-50 CPM) with Ska Fab Depalletizer
- Operate 750ml and 375ml Meheen bottling line with both crowns and cork & cage
- Maintain and run in-line Filtec X-ray fill level inspector, Markem-Imaje CIJ printer, and Paradigm 700 labeler
- Build cases and pallets
- Carb Brite tanks to spec
- Keg Filling
- Preventative maintenance on all pack line machines
- Organizing packaging materials and cleaning pack hall
Brewer - Warehouse Manager
Sanitas Brewing
Boulder, CO
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Part of team that won Sanitas Brewing's very first GABF Silver medal "Mixed-Culture Brett Beer"
- Brewing recipes to spec on 15 bbl 3-vessel brewhouse
- Perform all Cellar duties on 15, 30, and 60bbl FVs
- Developed R&D Pilot System program(1/2bbl) with two recipes (Imperial Stout & Hazy IPA) scaled up to full production
- Developed Hard Seltzer program for Tap Room
- Created SOPs
- Training part-time brewhouse staff
- Complete re-organization of walk-in cooler to optimize accessibility and efficiency
- Responsible for all product inventory for both Tap Room and Distribution
- Communicate daily with Distribution Manager and Delivery Driver
- In charge of shipping and receiving for all vendors
- Operate Wild Goose 2-Head canning line and led team of 3 during packaging runs (100-400+ cases)
- Participate in weekly/quarterly brewhouse meetings and taste panels
Assistant Brewer
Sanitas Brewing
Boulder, CO
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Mill Grain
- Helped out on brew days on 15bbl brewhouse
- Began solo brewing after learning how to operate
- Performed CIP, transfers, filtering, dry hopping, checking gravities, carbonation of beer
- Helped develop "Ice Cream Beer Truck" social media marketing concept during COVID shutdown
- Started home and neighborhood beer delivery in Boulder County during COVID shutdown
- Increased social media engagement on Instagram and FB to 4000+ followers
- Packaging Lead
- Emptied and filled barrels
- Clean draft lines and stock Tap Room
- Participate in weekly/quarterly brewhouse meetings and taste panels
Delivery Driver/Packaging Tech
Brewer's Star Distributors
Boulder, CO
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Deliver beer to 100+ accounts in Denver Metro, Boulder, Longmont, and Ft. Collins
- Developed Delivery SOPs
- Print invoices, pick lists, and create delivery routes
- Pull product from cooler and load vehicle
- Loading and unloading kegs
- Collect payments and provide customer service to accounts
Volunteer Assistant Brewer
Brewery Rickoli
Wheat Ridge, CO
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Worked directly with Owner during brew days on 3bbl system
- Helped with Mash in, Transfers, CIP
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Television & Film Production
University of Southern Indiana
05.2005
Skills
- Forklift Certified
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Planning and Coordination
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Video and Social Media Marketing
- Production tracking with Ekos, Brew Planner, Mango and Google Docs
Certification
Cicerone Level 1: Certified Beer Server
TIPS Certification
Forklift Operation Certification
Timeline
Lead Brewer
Golden City Brewery
11.2023 - 11.2024
Shift Brewer
Upslope Brewing Co.
11.2022 - 10.2023
Brewer
Ratio Beerworks
08.2022 - 11.2022
Shift Brewer - Cellar Tech
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
12.2021 - 07.2022
Packaging Tech
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
04.2021 - 12.2021
Brewer - Warehouse Manager
Sanitas Brewing
09.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Brewer
Sanitas Brewing
03.2020 - 09.2020
Delivery Driver/Packaging Tech
Brewer's Star Distributors
09.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer Assistant Brewer
Brewery Rickoli
06.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Television & Film Production
University of Southern Indiana
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