Brewer and distiller vacancies in Belgium
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As a brewer and distiller you produce alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine and jenever. You may work as a beer brewer, a distiller of spirits or a winemaker. You prepare products for fermentation, dose the raw materials and follow up the alcoholic fermentation closely. You develop blends and cuvees, take samples and check the quality of the product. After fermentation you rack the product, then bottle and label it. Throughout the process you respect the rules on food safety and origin labelling such as PDO, PGI and TSG. In Flanders you can work in craft distilleries and microbreweries as well as in the food industry, combining craftsmanship with strict hygiene. Keeping your workstation clean and working with respect for the environment are part of the daily routine.
Typical tasks
- Prepare products for fermentation and dose the raw materials
- Follow up the alcoholic fermentation
- Develop blends and cuvees
- Take samples and check product quality
- Rack the product after fermentation, then bottle and label it
- Maintain the workstation and work with respect for the environment
Required skills
- Knowledge of fermentation and production processes
- Accurate dosing and quality control
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene rules
- A well-developed sense of taste and smell
- Orderly and clean way of working
What does a brewer and distiller earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €17–€23 gross per hour. Pay differs between craft producers and the food industry, where shift premiums can apply. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
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What does a brewer and distiller do?
A brewer and distiller produces alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine and jenever. You prepare and dose the raw materials, follow up the fermentation, develop blends and cuvees and check the quality with samples. After fermentation you rack, bottle and label the product, always respecting food safety and origin labelling rules.
How much does a brewer and distiller earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €17–€23 gross per hour. Pay differs between craft producers and the food industry, where shift premiums can apply. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
What is the difference between a brewer and distiller and an artisanal producer of alcoholic drinks?
Brewer and distiller is the broad profession: you can work in a brewery, a distillery or a larger drinks producer. An artisanal producer of alcoholic drinks works on a small scale, often with own recipes and direct sales of the finished product. The techniques overlap, but the scale, pace and commercial side of the job differ.
Is there demand for brewers and distillers in Flanders?
Belgium has a strong tradition of beer and spirits, and Flanders counts many breweries, distilleries and food companies. That creates steady openings for people who master fermentation processes and quality control. Craft producers in particular look for motivated makers who combine manual work with a feeling for taste.
Which diplomas or certificates do you need as a brewer and distiller?
There is no single compulsory diploma to start as a brewer and distiller. Courses in brewing, distilling or food technology give you a strong basis, and knowledge of food safety and origin labelling such as PDO, PGI and TSG is expected on the work floor. Many skills, from dosing to tasting, you refine on the job.
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