James Beeson Email & Phone Number

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Production Oversight: Lead and manage wort production processes in a 30 Bbl, 4-vessel brewhouse, ensuring all brewing functions adhere to safety and quality standardsCellar Operations: Perform and supervise CIP/SIP of cellar tanks, yeast handling, harvesting, and pitching, as well as ingredient additions including dry hopping and fruit additions.Product Transfer & Filtration: Execute and oversee the transfer and filtration of finished products using centrifugation and lenticular filtration systems.Packaging Management: Coordinate packaging functions, including the CIP/SIP of PSA-CB-50C canning line and kegging equipment, and ensure timely loading and shipment of finished products.Equipment Maintenance: Collaborate with the Head Brewer to ensure all onsite equipment operates efficiently, troubleshoot and repair inoperable equipment to minimize downtime.Inventory & Ordering: Maintain accurate inventory of ingredients and packaging materials, manage material orders, and work with the Head Brewer to source necessary supplies.Training & Compliance: Assist the Head Brewer in training staff on brewing and packaging functions, and ensure compliance with rest period regulations.Safety & Cleanliness: Uphold high standards of cleanliness and organization within the brewery and maintain a consistent supply of PPE

Santa Cruz, California, United States

I am responsible for the development, production, packaging and branding of Humble Sea’s sour beer program. I started this position with zero experience working with mixed culture beers. For the first few months I read every book and on-line forum as well as made connections with other professionals in the field. My drive to be able to produce a high quality product no matter the medium propelled me to making some of Humble Sea’s highest rated sour beers.

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Responsible for all aspects of clean fermentation beer. -Produced wort hitting target density and pH with high degrees of accuracy. - Worked in the cellar with high attention to detail during CIPs, dry hops, fruit/ingredient additions. - mitigated oxygen pick up during centrifuge transfers to bright tank- Oversaw the automated canning line, providing troubleshooting when problems occurred- maintained a clean brewhouse suitable for fermentation

Santa Cruz, Ca

I am responsible with training new employees and taking and preparing customer orders.

Santa Cruz, Ca

As a brewer for Vida, I am responsible for the production of two different fermented products. A typical week consists of brewing over 100 gallons of product which require precise weight and temperature control, as well as maintenance of house cultures of bacteria and yeast. Alongside the actual production, I assisted with packaging product which often requires technical troubleshooting as unexpected problems arise

Vista, Ca

As a shift lead I was in charge of training new employees on company policy and espresso techniques. I was responsible for all shop operations during my shift which include taking customer orders, depositing cash from the day's sales and ensuring that the shop ran according to the owners expectations. I was also tasked with maintenance of the espresso machine which I was able to do with independent research.

Oceanside, Ca

I was hired as a per diem employee that started out as data entry for the offices conversion to electronics medical records. As time went on with the company I was cross trained in all areas of the administration department whenever the company was short staffed. I gained experience in customer service as well as finding solutions to difficult and stressful situations.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

Physics