Lupulin Libations

The name says it all.

Lupulin glands are the tiny little yellow pockets of goodness in a hop cone that contain some essential ingredients for aroma and flavor in beer.

A libation is an alcoholic beverage, and of course beer fits into that category.

Lupulin Libations is dedicated to everything beer. I offer you a chance to have an experience with beer through my organized tasting sessions.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Local Brewery News

I was recently checking the local brewery websites (like I often do) and found a couple interesting things.

Somebody's dream job is available at Summit Brewing right now. They are apparently looking to hire another brewer. Don't get too excited, though - you need to be qualified. Here is the listing from Summit's website:

Job Summary: A proactive member of the brewing team, to assure quality in the brewery’s operations, specifically in the brewhouse, cellar, and filtration areas.
This position is non-exempt and full time.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Conduct active, effective communication, particularly with technologically based team players and supervisory personnel.
  • Work variable shifts, as scheduled, including weekend duties.
  • Work with prescribed cleaning chemicals, based upon established protocol, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain sanitary standards for the microbial integrity of the products.
  • Maintain the operational and aesthetic condition of the facility.
  • Operate brewing, cellar, filtration, and sanitation systems according to good manufacturing practice.
  • Maintain established quality parameters within the raw material handling, brewing, cellar, and filtration operations.
  • Record and verify all required data, within the brewery from brewhouse to bright beer tank operations.
  • Submit daily logs for operations control.
  • Assist in the maintenance and requirement of raw material and process material inventories.
  • Provide required samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Participate in sensory analysis.
  • Participate in specific committee and staff meetings.
  • Submit relevant engineering work order requests.
  • Monitor mechanical and operational integrity of brewing equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance of brewing equipment.
  • Complete other responsibilities, as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or 2-year technical college degree. Completion of a recognized brewing certification program required.
  • Experience: Minimum of one year professional brewing experience.
  • Demonstrated mechanical proficiency.
  • Skills in basic word processing, statistical, and production software.
Compensation:
  • Based on level of experience
  • Benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and dependents, paid time-off, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term disability and employee stock purchase plan.
Interested candidates should email their resume to employment@summitbrewing.com.

Too bad I'm not qualified; that would be an awesome job opportunity...

Flat Earth Brewing sells a lot of tasty beer right out of the brewery in growlers. I often check to see what's available and was surprised by the sheer number of beers you can get in growlers this week:
  • Belgian Pale Ale
  • Unfiltered Belgian Pale Ale
  • Sunburst Apricot Ale
  • Black Helicopter Coffee Stout
  • Northwest Passage IPA
  • Angry Planet Pale Ale
  • Element 115 Lager
  • Unfiltered Cygnus X-1 Porter
  • Monkey Business (coconut infused Cygnus)
  • Mystic Rhythms (raspberry infused Cygnus)
  • Double Hopped Angry Planet
That's a nice selection of growlers, don't you think? Go pick a couple up for the weekend!

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