Job opening on our packaging line...

We have an entry-level position opening on our packaging line. You would work on preparing our packaging prior to bottling - assembling boxes and inserting the six-pack carriers. You would work on our packaging line, loading empty bottles at the entry, operating the labeller and filler machines, and packing full bottles into their cases and placing the case on a pallet. We are looking for an individual with the following qualities:

- Ability to learn a fairly complex operation
- Energetic, positive attitude
- Ability to function well in a teamwork-oriented environment
- Able to work a flexible weekday (Monday through Friday) shift, anywhere between 6 AM to 6 PM depending on our production schedule
- Able to repeatedly lift 30 lbs (case of beer), and to be on your feet most of the day
- Able to occasionally represent Yazoo at promotional events like beer festivals, tastings, etc.
- Over 21 years old and have a clean driving record. Forklift training is a plus.

This is an entry level position within our company. But we are growing and there will be opportunity for advancement for the right person.

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@yazoobrew.com, or mail it to Yazoo Brewing Co, 910 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

Fresh Yazoo heading for the beach...

Plan ahead!

It's never too early to start planning for beer festival season. For one thing, it starts happening earlier and earlier every year. And for another, the festivals are becoming more and more popular, with many selling their tickets out in days, if not hours. So as a public service announcement, here are two festivals you want to plan for early:

East Nashville Beer Festival

This beer fest, and its sister event in the winter, the 12th South Winter Warmer, was a big hit with craft beer lovers last year. This year it will be moving even further into the east Nashville neighborhood, onto the grassy field called East Park on Woodland Street, a few blocks from the Five Points area. It is intentionally a small, intimate event, with limited ticket sales, and the tickets will sell out again this year, probably in a day. Mark your calendars for Feb 10th, and buy them online at: http://www.eastnashvillebeerfest.com/

Music City Brewers Fest

And from the original Nashville brewers festival, going on 11 years (holy cow, I was at the first one), we have this news:

@MCBrewersFest Nashville, Tennessee Saturday, July 28th, 2012. Tickets on sale starting Tuesday, Dec 6th at 10 AM. See you there! http://www.musiccitybrewersfest.com/

This festival is much larger, with two separate sessions, but it sells out pretty quickly as well. So make your plans to hit both!

Some changes in the taproom...

It may not seem like it sometimes - but we are always trying to speed up things in the taproom, to make sure everyone can get their pints and growlers without having to stand in line for very long. Last year, we started selling tour tickets online, which was a bit hit with people wanting to make sure they got a ticket. Then we added five more tours in addition to the online tours, to make sure that people who didn't get a ticket could walk up and get one. Then we added another server on each shift. We then built a new "tours" desk, where everyone who got tour tickets could pick them up without having to wait in the beer line.

One change we have been considering, and one we have decided to make starting this weekend, was to include sales tax in our prices, and to round them to the nearest dollar. Some prices will go up a little, some will go down. Pints will now be $4.00 even, instead of $4.37 after tax. Growler refills will be $9.00 even, instead of $8.74 after tax. So if you are one of the many people who stop in for a pint, and then refill your growler to take home, you will come out ahead! A pint and growler will be $13.00 now, instead of $13.11.

I hope these changes will speed up our lines and make sure that you all have a great experience at our taproom. We know that no matter how good the beer is, if you don't have fun at the taproom, we didn't do a good job.

Cheers,

Linus

Picture of the elusive red-capped Sue in its native habitat

I believe this is the first batch of Sue we have bottled with the new red Yazoo caps. Pretty sexy! Enjoy!

Holiday hours

We will be open the week before Christmas on the following days:

Wed Dec 21 4-6 PM for grolwer fills and merchandise sales
Thursday Dec 22 and Friday Dec 23 4-8 PM
CLOSED Saturday, Dec 24th for Christmas Eve

We will be open our regular hours during the week of New Years:

Wed Dec 28 4-6 PM for grolwer fills and merchandise sales
Thursday Dec 29 and Friday Dec 30 4-8 PM
OPEN Saturday, Dec 31st 2-8 PM for New Years Eve, with regular tours

Enjoying post-race beer and bonfire at our Bells Bend Beer Run at Sulfur Creek Farm

This was the perfect way to start any Saturday, but especially for those of us attending the 12th South Winter Warmer later in the day. A beautiful full moon on the way out to Sulphur Creek Farm in the Bells Bend area gave way to plenty of sunshine at the start of the race. After the starting gun went off (actually, it was just Neil saying "1...2...3...go!) we trekked up a steep hill and then down a quiet country road past fields of steers and horses. It was chilly in the shade, but once we crested that damn big hill again, we were in the sun and the three kegs of Yazoo and a roaring bonfire were in sight.

Thanks to all you Yazooligans who came out and joined us, and thanks to everyone at the farm for the perfect location! A few of you got lucky during the post-race raffle to win some fresh carrots from the CSA on the farm. If you or anyone else is interested in joining the Bells Bend CSA, follow this link for more info:

http://www.bellsbendfarms.com/CSA.php