Microbrewers produce and market their own alcoholic drinks like beers, ciders and gins.
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37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You'll need to register as a brewer with HM Revenue and Customs to pay alcohol duty. You'll also have to join the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme, if you plan to sell to other businesses.
You must register your premises with the environmental health department of your local council.
You can get into this job through:
You could start by doing a Brewer Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship to learn the skills and knowledge needed in this career.
This apprenticeship takes around one and a half years to complete.
After finishing the apprenticeship, you would need to build up your experience of working in the industry before moving into microbrewing.
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:
You could take professional qualifications like those offered by the Institute of Brewing & Distilling. You can also train with private training companies who offer specialist courses in brewing.
You could set up your own microbrewery if you have the right skills, knowledge and experience. You can get advice on setting up a new business from GOV.UK and Brew School.
You could join the Society of Independent Brewers for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about working in the brewing industry from the Society of Independent Brewers and Brewlab.
As a microbrewer, you'll:
You could work at a brewery, distillery or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be humid and physically active.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
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