Helm's Deep Day 2022

Photo by Jordan Albertson

Three Taverns’ most anticipated annual event, Helm’s Deep Day, returns this Saturday, 12/17, when we release the 2022 editions of Helm’s Deep, German Chocolate Helm’s Deep, (and new for this year) Triple Mash Helm’s Deep.

This Saturday will be the 7th annual release of our most coveted barrel-aged beers, Helm’s Deep and the variant German Chocolate Helm’s Deep, that first surprised crowds at Shelton Fest and took home the People’s Choice Award at the Strong Beer Fest in 2016. Our brewmaster, Neal Engleman, joined 3T in 2020 and happily took over the Helm’s Deep program with his first rendition being last year’s 2021 HD & GCHD. Never easily satisfied, Neal reworked the 2022 recipe for what is certainly our best version of Helm’s Deep to date. Aged for a year in 8-year Willet bourbon barrels, the 2022 vintage is more viscous and glides along the tongue with more depth of flavor and barrel character than any of the previous year’s releases. For GCHD, we added 21 lbs. of toasted coconut per bbl and after the first taste, our lead packager Rock commented that it reminded him of his childhood and his mom’s German chocolate cake with coconut icing. Both are available this Saturday in 750ml size in limited supply.

With an insatiable curiosity, Neal wondered what an even thicker and more concentrated Helm’s Deep could accomplish, so in 2021 after sending HD into barrels, our brew team made another batch, but with three mashes (3 brews) that were added on top of each other during 20 hours of boiling to bring forth the thickest and darkest Helm’s Deep to ever enter bourbon barrels. Also aged for a year in 8-year Willet barrels, the Triple Mash Helm’s Deep made its debut at our anniversary last month and is the most viscous and darkest Helm’s Deep yet. Worthy of the horn of Helm Hammerhand, this very limited beer will be joining the release this Saturday in 375ml bottles.

All three versions are available to purchase online via Oznr. And all 3 versions will be on tap in Decatur and at The Imaginarium (with bottle pick up in Decatur only).

9th Anniversary

9 years in and it feels like yesterday - but also a lifetime ago - that we brewed our first batch of Three Taverns beer. Please join us this Saturday, November 19th, from 12p - 8p as we celebrate 9 wonderful years of making beer in Decatur, GA! Tickets are now available to purchase here and your ticket includes admission to the anniversary, 8 beer tickets, a commemorative 9th Anniversary glass (seen above), live music, and multiple games. We’ll also have plenty of food options on site and an axe throwing competition. Tickets will also be available to purchase day-of at the brewery.

We'll have over 45 beers pouring including our 9th Anniversary Barleywine. For this limited edition anniversary release our Brewmaster and Wood Cellar Manager, Neal Engleman, crafted a new barleywine and aged it for 13 months in 8-year old Willett bourbon barrels. The result is a 12% well-balanced and rich bourbon barrel aged barleywine with notes of caramel, ripe figs, vanilla, and whiskey barrel character with a touch of coconut and Christmas spice in the finish. This is a special beer celebrating 9 years of brewing and is best enjoyed with others - we hope it has a place at your table in the upcoming holiday season. This 9th Anniversary BBA Barleywine is packaged in 375ml bottles (seen above) and will be released at our anniversary this Saturday, November 19th. A small amount of bottles are available now for presale by clicking here. The bulk of our bottle inventory will be available to purchase on-site this Saturday. Get your bottle(s) before they're all gone!

In addition to our 9th Anniversary Barleywine we’re also pleased to present to you a new twist on Helm's Deep and three new HD pastry variants. Triple Mash Helm’s Deep brings a deeper, darker, and fuller bodied experience to our iconic imperial stout. Three separate brews were combined for over 20 hours of boiling to reduce the elixir to a supremely more intense and viscous version of the already intense Helm’s Deep - this is Helm’s Deep on steroids! A year of aging in 8-year-old Willett Bourbon barrels has delivered a complex stout with bourbon saturated flavors of fudge, brownie, and brown sugar. In addition to this specialty release we also have three pastry variants of TMHD, only available at Saturday's 9th Anniversary Celebration:

• Hawaiian Host Helm’s Deep, with macadamia, toasted coconut, vanilla beans, and Kona coffee
• Chocolate Hazelnut Helm’s Deep, with hazelnut, cacao nibs, vanilla beans, and coffee
• Pecan Cinnamon Roll Helm’s Deep, with pecans, vanilla beans, brown sugar, and cinnamon

9th Anniversary Tap List

PARLOUR BAR
• A NIGHT ON PONCE IPA - American IPA with Citra Hops | 7.5&
• PASSION ON PONCE IPA - American IPA with Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava | 7.5%
• BIG NIGHT ON PONCE IPA - Double Dry Hopped Imperial Hazy Version of our Flagship IPA | 9%
• FARM TO LABEL FRESH HOP IPA - 120 lbs of the freshest Strata hops | 6.2%
• DANDAN IPA - West Coast IPA Inspired by our trip out West for hop selection, with Simcoe, Mosaic, Idaho 7, and Cascade | 7.1%
• UKIYO PREMIUM LAGER BEER - Japanese-inspired Rice Lager with Jasmine Tea | 4.25%
• PRINCE OF PILSEN - (Side Pull) - Hoppy Pilsner with Citra and Saaz hops | 5%
• MMMBOCK - German-style Maibock | 7.5%
• PARAGON - Dry Hopped Saison with New Zealand Motueka hops | 5%
• SLICE - Key Lime Pie Sour Ale | 5%
• OPULENTUS - Imperial Marshmallow, Black Currant, Blackberry, and Vanilla Sour Ale | 8%
• RAPTUROUS - Raspberry Sour Ale | 5%
• LORD GREY - Earl Grey Tea Sour Ale | 5%
• TANGELICA - Cranberry, Cinnamon, Clove, and Tangerine Sour Ale | 5%
• SAPOROUS - Passion Fruit, Guava, and Cream Sour Ale | 5%
• LA MADRINA - Black Currant, Pink Guava, and Mediterranean Sea Salt Sour Ale | 5%
• BLUEBERRY LEMON ICEBOX - Blueberry, Lemon, Vanilla, and Cream Sour Ale | 5%
• DEPARTED SPIRIT - Bourbon Barrel Aged Belgian Imperial Stout | 11%
• SLAY THE PSYCHONUT - Coconut, Almond, and Chocolate Imperial Milk Stout | 8%
• MARTYR'S BREATH - Imperial Rye Stout matured on Tonka and Ugandan Vanilla Beans | 11%
• THEOPHAN THE RECLUSE - Belgian Imperial Stout | 10%
• SECRET PASSAGE - Imperial Milk Stout Aged on Amburana Wood and Ugandan Vanilla Beans | 10.5%
• TRIPLE MASH HELM'S DEEP - Incredibly Rich and Viscous Imperial Stout Aged for a Year in 8-Year Willett Bourbon Barrels | 13%
• CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT HELM’S DEEP - Trip Mash HD with Cacao Nibs, Hazelnut, Vanilla Beans, and Coffee | 13%
• 9 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BARLEYWINE - Barleywine Aged in 8-year Willett Bourbon Barrels | 12%

OUTSIDE BAR
• BANDOLEER - Mexican Dark Lager | 4.5%
• OKTOBERFESTBIER - Munich-Style Lager | 6%
• HAZY BIRD - Hazy IPA with Nelson, Citra & Mosaic | 5%
• BRINGING THE CITRA - Hazy IPA with Hops | 5.5%
• BRINGING THE JUICE 5 - Double Dry Hopped Imperial Hazy IPA with Citra, CItra Lupomax & Citra Incognito | 8.5%
• LORD FOG - Earl Grey Tea Sour Ale with Lavender, Vanilla & Cream | 5%
• CREAM WEAVER - Orange Creamsicle Sour Ale | 5%
• BERRY SCRUMPTOUS - Raspberry, Blueberry, Strawberry & Cranberry Sour Ale | 5%
• SKITTLES - Skittles Cream Sour Ale | 5%
• HAWAIIAN HOST HELM’S DEEP - Triple Mashed Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Macadamia Nuts, Toasted Coconut, Vanilla & Kona Coffee | 13%
• PECAN CINNAMON ROLL HELM’S DEEP - Triple Mashed Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Pecans, Vanilla, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon | 13%
• COCOA CAFE - Chocolate, Vanilla, Cinnamon & Coffee Milk Stout | 8%

WAREHOUSE BAR
• BOZIE JONES - Hoppy Pre-prohibition Lager | 5%
• THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY - Dark Czech-Style Lager (side pull) | 4.5%
• IMMINENT HOP - Imperial Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA with Citra, Sabro, Idaho 7 & Strata Hops | 8%
• BRIGHT DAY COMING - Hazy IPA with Citra, Amarillo & Mosaic Hops | 5.5%
• BASILEUS - Cucumber & Basil Sour Ale | 5%
• PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN LUXURE - Pineapple & Vanilla Cream Sour Ale | 5%
• INCEPTUS 2017 - Barrel Aged Wild Fermentation Sour Ale | 6%
• DOUBLE BARREL VANILLA HELM’S DEEP - Blanton’s Bourbon & Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout w/ Vanilla Beans | 13%
• MORNING SMACK - Maple, Bacon, Vanilla & Coffee Milk Stout | 8%
• MIDNIGHT SNACK 2021 - Chocolate, Cherry, Hazelnut & Coffee Milk Stout | 8%

GF Option
• POLAR PEAR - Pear, Vanilla, and Cinnamon Hard Seltzer Slushee | 5%

BEERS ON DECK
• LEMON ICEBOX LUXURE
• FORTUNATUS 2020
• ENCHANTRESS
• 8TH ANNIVERSARY ALE

Now Hiring | Open Positions

Three Taverns is a multiple award-winning brewery in Georgia’s emerging craft beer scene. Creative and experimental, our mantra of “Transcendo Mediocris” (Surpass the Ordinary) informs everything we say and do. Our versatility and dedication to high standards of quality, consistency, and customer experience is evidenced in everything from our broad range of highly regarded beers and our distinct branding and packaging, to our beautiful tasting rooms and brewing facilities.

Open positions:

Packaging Operator | Decatur location

Now Hiring | Atlanta-based Sales Rep

Three Taverns Brewery seeks Market Sales Representative for the greater Atlanta area

Who are we? Three Taverns is an award-winning brewery with two locations in Georgia’s emerging craft brewery scene. Creative and experimental, our mantra of “Surpass the Ordinary” informs everything we say and do.  Our versatility and dedication to high standards of quality, consistency, and customer experience is evidenced in everything from our broad range of highly regarded beers and our distinct branding and packaging to our beautiful tasting rooms and brewing facilities. 

We are currently recruiting a craft beer enthusiast who will help execute our aggressive growth initiatives in the greater Atlanta market. This position is responsible for developing sales strategies targeted toward new accounts and maintaining great relationships with current accounts within the industry. A high emphasis is placed on increasing the availability and visibility of products in new and existing accounts by using consultative and relational sales tactics. This position reports to the Director of Sales while maintaining an open working relationship with all levels of the Three Taverns team.

Job Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
•   100% focus on selling products and/or upgrading number of product lines in on and off premise retail accounts (bars/restaurants, liquor/grocery stores/convenient stores)
•   Identify major/strategic accounts that are not being penetrated with 3T products, and develop a plan to establish business with such accounts
•   Partner with distributors to ensure orders are placed, products are received and business is growing at accounts
•   Plan routes to ensure all accounts are regularly seen
•   Assist with promotional calendar to drive sales and distribution – performing regular on and off premise events, i.e. waitstaff/bartender educations, off premise sampling, on premise tastings, etc.
•   Participate in regular sales meetings to help create sales goals
•   Execute sales strategies as determined by management
•   Improve conditions and merchandise accounts by building displays, resetting coolers and displaying POS items to increase visibility of brand
•   Participate in festivals and evening promotional events, including tasting room tours
•   Trouble-shoot draft equipment and/or product issues for local accounts
•   Stay current with industry trends

Job Requirements: 
•   Desire to build a career in sales
•   1 – 3 years of proven results-oriented experience in outside sales (preferred)
•   A competitive spirit with an assertive, confident personality
•   Ability to build and maintain customer relationships
•   Strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieving results
•   Strong judgment and professional maturity
•   Excellent communication and effective organizational skills
•   Ability to work both independently and within a team to accomplish goals
•   Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilities
•   Excellent industry knowledge, including beer descriptions, styles and basic off-flavors
•   Able to work evenings and weekends when needed
•   Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Special Requirements: 
•   Valid driver's license, clean driving record (no DUIs), and ability to drive to and from accounts continuously
•   Ability to lift and move cases of beer frequently
•   Ability to climb, kneel, and stoop to arrange and display point of sale frequently

Compensation:
•   Competitive salary and bonus structure (dependent on experience)
•   Company vehicle
•   Health Insurance and 401K
•   Paid Vacation
•   Beer allotment and other perks

Send resume and cover letter to john@threetavernsbrewery.com

Three Taverns Collaborates with Pilsner Urquell

Three Taverns collaborates with Pilsner Urquell and Pivovar Proud; travels to the Czech Republic to pour at the Pilsen Liberation Festival.
 

Three Taverns Brewery recently had the great privilege to collaborate on a beer with the experimental brewery of Pilsner Urquell, Pivovar Proud, and brew a hoppy pilsner for pouring in the Czech Republic at the 2022 Pilsen Liberation festival May 5-8. We first came on the radar of Pilsner Urquell when Senior Development Petr Starý discovered we made a beer called Prince of Pilsen. Prince is our hoppy pilsner that pays tribute to the world’s most influential beer style. Our entire crew was surprised when we received an email one morning from the Pilsen brewery stating it was time for the prince to come home. Per Petr’s request, we sent cans of Prince to the Czech Republic for sampling at their brewery where they gave the Prince high praise and a good tour of the brewery grounds.

Soon after Petr and Pivovar Proud’s Brewing Director, Michal Škoda, invited us to collaborate on a beer and to bring Prince of Pilsen to the city of Pilsen and pour it with them at the Pilsen Liberation Festival in May of this year. When we asked Petr why Pilsner Urquell wanted to create a beer with Three Taverns, he replied, “It was the name of your beer. When I saw you brewed a beer called Prince of Pilsen, I knew I wanted to try the beer. After sampling the beer at our brewery, I knew I wanted to see you guys in the Czech Republic and make a beer together.”

The Pilsen Liberation festival celebrates the liberation of Pilsen from German occupation by the U.S. at the end of WWII. Also known as the Day of Lilacs, on May 6, 1945, the citizens of Pilsen welcomed the American soldiers with lilacs as they entered the city and accepted surrender from the Germans. Under Soviet rule after the war, it was only after the fall of the Soviet Union that Pilsen could recognize America as the true liberators of their city. The first Liberation Festival was celebrated in May of 1990 and now people travel to this festival from all over the world. Every year the city of Pilsen goes back in time nationally to 1945 and celebrates its American liberators with festive parades including a convoy of military vehicles, 1940’s era jazz concerts, commemorations, and reenactments that serve as a reminder to never forget the horrible period of German occupation during WWII and of Soviet oppression during the cold war. With the events in the world today, celebrating liberation and freedom has never felt so important, and the opportunity to pour our own Prince of Pilsen in Pilsen and to brew a beer called Pilsen Liberation with the original pilsner brewery is an honor unlike any other in my nine years of running Three Taverns. When I asked what his favorite part of the festival was this year, Petr was quick to say “the fact that we belong to the West, and now even stronger than before.”

Inspired by our use of Citra for dry hopping Prince of Pilsen, Michal and Lenka Straková (Brewmaster, Pivovar Proud) wanted to brew another version of a hoppy pilsner. We couldn’t have been more excited at this request, and after making plans to brew the beer in Pilsen and Atlanta, our brewmaster, Neal Engleman, worked with Lenka on the translation of the recipe and brewing techniques from one brewhouse to the other. When asked what the pilsner beer means to them, Petr replied that “Pilsner Urquell is the mother and father of all pilsners,” while Neal said, “brewing this historic style with the original pilsner brewery is what dreams are made of.” Pilsen Liberation melds the classic crisp Czech malt and Saaz hop character with the distinctly American aromatic character from the use of Citra and Cascade hops.  

After a night of drinking lots of pilsners in Prague, we arrived at Pilsner Urquell on May 7th and were greeted at the famous arches by Petr who quickly took us to the cellars to enjoy the classic, unfiltered Pilsner Urquell from the wooden lager tanks. Soon after we were met by Lenka and Michal and taken to Pivovar Proud, the experimental brewery on the Pilsner Urquell grounds, where we were given a tour of the now converted electrical plant. Of course, the best part of the tour was sampling the impressive variety of experimental styles being brewed by Lenka and her team. While touring Proud we were introduced to a special barrel of Pilsen Liberation that was slated for a ceremonial public tapping at the city square that Saturday as part of the festival activities. This turned out to be the exclamation point on this magical journey. On Saturday, we met Lenka on the brewery grounds and loaded the barrel onto the back of a 1940’s era U.S. Army truck, complete with American soldier reenactors. After joining the soldiers in the back of the truck, we rode past the waving crowds in Pilsen to the great cathedral on the city square. Neal was given the honor of tapping the barrel, and after a successful swing of the wooden mallet, we both poured Pilsen Liberation to a very happy crowd of festival goers. Neal and I agreed this surreal experience was easily one of the best beer moments ever experienced.

After a weekend filled with pub tours and tank pours of Pilsner Urquell, Neal and I returned to Atlanta and immediately started planning for the release of our brew of Pilsen Liberation on June 4th at both Three Taverns’ brewery locations. For this special celebration and beer release, we will be pouring the beer at both locations in the traditional Czech method via the newly installed Czech-made Lukr side pull taps and serving the beer in dimpled Euro-style mugs printed with our Pilsen Liberation logo. The brewery will be selling these mugs in addition to other Pilsen Liberation-themed items.

Pilsen Liberation will be available for purchase at both brewery locations in limited release 16oz 4-pack cans. The cans were designed by Metaleap Creative to reflect the historicity of this important event. Of special note regarding the cans, Pilsner Urquell was so impressed with the design that they requested samples to add to their archive collection at the brewery in Pilsen. After the celebration at Three Taverns on June 4th, limited amounts of the beer will be sent to market in both draft and 16oz. package form.

Now Hiring | Imaginarium Bartender (part-time)

Three Taverns Imaginarium | Bartender

Our taprooms are a key part of our success and we are hiring bartenders for our Imaginarium location in Atlanta. It is our chance to share our beer, our history, culture, and our brand with patrons and turn them into loyal fans. Our bartenders act as our brand ambassadors when they are working in the taproom and should be knowledgeable about craft beer and our brewery, attentive and focused on providing the best possible experience for our guests in a fast-paced environment.

You must work with other bar teammates to ensure that our guests receive prompt and seamless service. Our bartenders practice proper beer pouring, take part in cleaning, setting up and breaking down the bar, maintaining and stocking clean glassware, stocking packaged beer, changing kegs, organizing kegs, as well as taking on other duties to support the Taproom Manager and ensure that the taproom operates smoothly. 

To be a successful bartender at Three Taverns, you should have prior craft beer (bartending) experience, have a passionate for craft beer, enjoy working as part of a team, be efficient, reliable, trustworthy, and perceptive with excellent communication and time management skills.

What you'll do:

• Opening and closing duties, such restocking the to-go cooler, setting up/breaking down taps, and ensuring the bar has clean towels, glassware, etc.

• Cash handling

• POS operations

• Comping tabs / problem solving

• Staying on top of glassware, cleaning collecting, restocking

• Changing kegs 

• Checking taps and gas regulators to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs or changing out kegs, if needed

• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping spills, picking up trash as you go

• Learning about our beers and our brand, knowing hops and flavor profiles of our beers

• Greet and socialize with patrons

• Educate patrons on brewing and our beers

• Proper beer pouring

• Growler and crowler filling

• Occasional Tap/Beer Line trouble shooting

• Organizing kegs and taproom beers

• Work closely with the Taproom Manager and On-site management

• Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for:

• Passion for Three Taverns Brewery and the craft beer industry

• Prior experience as a bartender preferred

• General knowledge of craft beer and the brewing process

• Cicerone Certified a plus!

• Outgoing/high energy/friendly demeanor and enjoys a high level of public interaction

• Positive attitude and strong verbal communication skills

• Able to demonstrate integrity and mature judgment in handling all matters

• Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Willing to work weekdays, weekends, and special events

• Ability to understand and work well with taproom and production staff

Physical Requirements:

• Requires moderate physical efforts; carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing

• Able to move around full kegs 

• Able to use a hand truck and load cases of beer

• Able to stand for long periods of time

• Ability to use a computer keyboard and calculator

Please send resumes and inquiries to james@threetavernsbrewery.com. Please note, this is for a part-time position.

Now Hiring | Imaginarium Bar Back (part-time)

Three Taverns Bar Back

 The Bar Back is a vital role to our taproom bar staff and we are hiring for our Imaginarium location at the Atlanta Dairies. You must work with other bar teammates to ensure that our guests receive prompt and seamless service. The Bar Back will assist in cleaning, setting up and breaking down the bar, maintaining and stocking clean glassware, stocking packaged beer, changing kegs, organizing kegs, as well as taking on other duties to support the bartenders and ensure that the taproom operates smoothly. You should be knowledgeable about craft beer and our brewery, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment.

To be a successful Bar Back, you should be efficient, reliable, and passionate about working as part of a team.

What you'll do:

• Assist with opening and closing duties, such restocking the to-go cooler, taking out trash, breaking down taps, and ensuring that bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.

• Consistently circling the taproom for dirty glasses

• Staying on top of glassware, cleaning collecting, restocking

• Changing kegs and maintaining records of changed kegs to keep inventory

• Organizing kegs 

• Cleaning beer lines

• Checking taps and gas regulators to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs or changing out kegs if needed.

• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping spills, picking up trash as you go.

• Learning about our beers and our brand, including hops and flavor profiles of our beers

• Greet and socialize with patrons

• Assist with taking orders, pouring beers when needed, opening tabs, taking care of merchandise orders and processing payments, especially during peak hours

• Assist in re-stocking the store

• Work with tap room and on-site management

• Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for:

• Passion for Three Taverns Craft Brewery and the craft beer industry

• Prior experience as a Bar Back or service experience is desired

• General knowledge of craft beer and the brewing process is desired

• Cicerone certified a plus!

• Outgoing/high energy, enjoys high level of public interaction

• Outgoing personality, positive attitude, and strong verbal communication skills

• Able to demonstrate integrity, mature judgment in handling all matters

• Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Willing to work weekends, and weekday evenings/special events

• Ability to understand and work well with taproom and production staff

Physical Requirements:

• Requires moderate physical efforts: carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing

• Must be able to move around full kegs frequently

• Able to stand, walk for long periods of time

• Ability to use a computer keyboard and calculator

• Work environment is indoors within production environment and may involve noise and temperature changes

• Work with chemicals if cleaning lines

• Can get dirty and covered in beer

Please send resumes and inquiries to james@threetavernsbrewery.com. Please note, this is for a part-time position.

Now Hiring | Packaging Manager

Packaging Manager | Decatur brewery location

Who are we? Three Taverns is an award winning brewery in Georgia’s emerging craft brewery scene. Creative and experimental, our mantra of “Surpass the Ordinary” informs everything we say and do.  Our versatility and dedication to high standards of quality, consistency, and customer experience is evidenced in everything from our broad range of highly regarded beers and our distinct branding and packaging to our beautiful tasting rooms and brewing facilities. 

We believe in the power of story and are seeking an inspired and energetic Packaging Manager to join and lead our talented team. With a strong commitment to growth and currently selling at 12,000 bbls annually, we are looking for a proven manager to lead our packaging team in an environment of accelerated growth, including the continued expansion of our present location alongside our smaller, experimental brewery location (The Imaginarium). This position will report directly to our CEO.

Where are we? Three Taverns’ main facility is situated in the burgeoning beer hub of Decatur, Georgia, USA, just six miles from downtown Atlanta. Walkable, neighborly, urbane Decatur is the hub of beer culture for the surrounding area and is home to a wonderful collection of shops, amazing restaurants and beer bars, including the world-famous Brick Store Pub. Our new Imaginarium brewery and taproom is located closer to downtown just off the Atlanta Beltline in the repurposed Atlanta Dairies next to a new 2,500 seat music venue.

Job description:
The Packaging Manager reports to the CEO and Director of Brewing Operations and will be expected to oversee and lead all packaging operations both technically and from a people management standpoint.  As Packaging Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all packaging processes are running at the highest efficiency while not sacrificing quality.  You will lead a team in achieving very ambitious but critical goals. This is an integral role and well suited for a leader who takes pride in minor details and understands their impact when considered as a collective whole in the brewery.  The job is not without challenges, including, but not limited to schedule changes, last minute packaging additions, and changes to packaging formats - day-to-day flexibility is a must.  This is a hands-on job that entails repetitive work and long hours on your feet. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Packaging product according to the brew schedule and per the Director of Operations and Production Planning Team
• Overseeing operation of a can line, bottling line, and keg line
• Training, scheduling, hiring, motivating, and developing Packaging Team members; providing leadership and taking responsibility for performance of the Packaging Team and holding team members accountable for their performance, productivity, morale, and attitude
• Balance packaging responsibilities with leadership and management duties and manage packaging staff through continuous constructive review and feedback
• Improving production efficiencies and yield
• Ensuring change overs, can reloads, and sku changes happen quickly and efficiently
• Ensuring beer quality is maintained throughout the packaging process
• Developing and maintaining SOPs for training, safety, CIP, and packing operations
• Proficient understanding of running packaging equipment and machinery, including future upgrades
• Working with Director of Brewing Operations to ensure preventative maintenance is being completed
• Working with the Director of Brewing Operations to ensure that proper cans/bottles/labels are available prior to packaging
• Proficient understanding of Dissolved Oxygen in packaged beer and how to continuously improve to limit/ eliminate it
• Understanding production systems and diagnoses sources of machine failure to make necessary repairs and adjustments
• Working closely with other brewers and planning team members to achieve desired quality and production targets
• Communicating clearly and effectively across departments to achieve company goals
• Completing tasks in accordance with company standard operating procedures and guidelines
• Following all safety procedures
• Keeping accurate daily activity records in company systems
• Assisting with identifying materials that need to be ordered, inventory oversight and awareness

Requirements:
• Three or more years’ experience in brewery and beverage production in a highly automated manufacturing
• Minimum of two years in a professional leadership/supervisory role preferred
• Experience and ability to safely operate a forklift and scissor lift
• Strong technical understanding of machinery and sanitation
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve mechanical problems
• Experience in quality control and other protocols
• Ability to work early, long hours with flexibility and the ability to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary to ensure product delivery
• You are self-motivated and able to work autonomously, with a focused and hard-working attitude
• Ability to multitask and work coolly and professionally in time sensitive situations
• Must have good communication skills with the ability to both receive feedback and offer ideas 
• Assertive and not afraid to speak your mind 
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and/or pivot plans quickly so to coordinate corrective actions needed 
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to push, pull, bend, and lift 50 lbs. or more as necessary to perform required tasks as assigned throughout the workday

Compensation:
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available
• 401k program
• Paid time off
• Generous beer perks

Please submit resumé and cover letter to brian@threetavernsbrewery.com

Helm's Deep Day 2021

Photo by Jordan Albertson

Three Taverns’ most anticipated annual event, Helm’s Deep Day, returns this Saturday, 12/18, when we release the 2021 editions of Helm’s Deep and German Chocolate Helm’s Deep.

Carefully brewed and barrel aged by our head brewer and wood cellar manager, Neal Engleman, this year’s HD is a blend of 4-year Buffalo Trace and 8-year Blanton’s barrels and arguably one of our best to date. The body is silky smooth and mouth coating with flavors of fudge brownie saturated with sweet vanilla and subtle spice from the bourbon oak. Neal was overly permissive in his use of coconut for the German Chocolate variant ensuring an indulgent slice of cake in your glass.

Adding pomp and circumstance to this year’s release will be a Renaissance-style faire worthy of the people of middle earth. Traditional pub music will be performed live by Marc Gunn, with food suitable for a medieval feast (smoked turkey legs, sausages, and corn on the cob) from Smoke & Honey. Our draft selection will also include a new HD variant - S’mores HD - plus our new barleywine, Witch-King.

A limited amount of HD and GCHD bottles will go on pre-sale this Wednesday 12/15 at noon via Oznr with the remainder, along with our first commemorative HD glass, available for sale at the brewery in Decatur on Saturday. We look forward to welcoming you all at the brewery this Saturday with a return to celebrating in person the 2021 edition of Helm’s Deep Day.

Now Hiring | Bar Back (Parlour)

Three Taverns Parlour | Bar Back

Job Description:
The Bar Back is a vital role to our bar staff. You must work with other bar teammates to ensure that our guests receive prompt & seamless service. The Bar Back will assist in cleaning, setting up and breaking down the bar, maintaining & stocking clean glassware, stocking packaged beer, changing kegs, organizing kegs, as well as taking on other duties to support the bartenders and ensure that the taproom operates smoothly. You should be knowledgeable about craft beer and Three Taverns Brewery, attentive, and focused on providing the best possible service in a fast-paced environment.

To be a successful Bar Back, you should be passionate about working as part of a team, efficient, reliable, and perceptive with excellent communication and time management skills.

What you'll do:

• Assisting with opening and closing duties, such restocking the to-go cooler, taking out trash, breaking down taps, and ensuring bartenders have clean towels, glassware, etc.

• Consistently circling the taproom for dirty glasses

• Staying on top of glassware: cleaning, collecting, restocking

• Changing kegs & maintaining records of changed kegs to keep inventory

• Organizing kegs

• Cleaning beer lines

• Checking taps and gas regulators to confirm that they are working properly, making minor repairs or changing out kegs, if needed.

• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, sweeping and mopping spills, and picking up trash as you go

• Learning about our beers and our brand - knowing hops and flavor profiles of our beers

• Greet and socialize with patrons

• Taking orders, pouring beers when needed, opening tabs, taking care of merchandise orders and processing payments, especially during peak hours.

• Assist in re-stocking the store

• Work with Tap Room and on-site management

• Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for:

• Passion for Three Taverns Brewery and the craft beer industry

• Prior experience as a Bar Back or service experience is desired

• General knowledge of craft beer and the brewing process is desired

• Cicerone Certified a plus!

• Outgoing/High energy, enjoys high level of public interaction

• Outgoing personality, positive attitude, and strong verbal communication skills

• Able to demonstrate integrity and mature judgment in handling all matters

• Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Willing to work weekends, and possible weekday evenings/special events

• Ability to understand and work well with taproom and production staff

Physical Requirements:

• Requires moderate physical efforts: carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing

• Must be able to move around kegs quite frequently

• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time

• Ability to use a computer keyboard and calculator

• Work environment is indoors within production environment and may involve noise and temperature changes.

• Work with chemicals if cleaning lines

• Things can get dirty - covered in beer, pruney hands, messy spills, etc

To apply, send resume and cover letter to amy@threetavernsbrewery.com. Please note, this is for a part-time position.