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Deschutes Brewery · 1 week ago

Brewing Intern - Full Time 2026 Summer Internship

Bend,OR,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.21/hr - $28.96/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Deschutes Brewery is a renowned craft brewery known for producing award-winning beer. They are seeking Brewing Interns for a 6-month internship program that offers hands-on experience in various brewing operations and responsibilities, aimed at cultivating the next generation of brewing leaders.

BrewingFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Assures optimum beer quality. Does so by following standard operating procedures (SOP), filing non-conformities, suggesting process improvements, staying abreast of brewing communications and process changes, and attending brewers' meetings as schedule allows

Manages daily tasks to meet production needs, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment, reading and following production schedules, operation of centrifuges, yeast harvesting and disposal, bottle conditioning, and ensuring finished beer meets specifications for packaging

Documentation and data entry for all processes in the brewhouse and cellar

Coordinate work with other departments (brewhouses, cellars, packaging, QA and warehouse)

Engage in the never-ending quest of cultivating the most remarkable guest experiences through brewing damn tasty beers

Constantly challenge the stuck, boring, mundane. And don't just challenge, but bring the solutions and initiative to make a difference

Get involved with company-wide initiatives

Continually gain knowledge of the craft beer world and share that knowledge

Qualification

Fermentation scienceCleaningSanitizingYeast managementCommunicatorSolution drivenPositive attitudeAttention to detailFlexibility in scheduleOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma, GED or equivalent is required

Current enrollment or recent graduate of a fermentation science, engineering, general science or other related field

Able to frequently lift 55lbs to approximately waist height and tilt up to 200lbs

Able to work for extended periods of time in a physical setting requiring repetitive lifting and wrenching, walking, and being exposed to hot and cold environments

Consistently positive attitude

Able to work independently

Exceptionally organized

Excellent communicator

Keen attention to detail and quality

Solution driven

Flexibility in schedule, ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends