To be a brewer, one needs an education in chemistry and biology along with an apprenticeship. The salary range for a brewer is $20,000 to $48,000 per year. Brewing beer has its origins in ancient civilizations and involves using ingredients like barley, malt, hops, yeast and water to produce alcohol through a process that has changed little over time. A current job posting requires working night shifts from Sunday to Wednesday from 8pm to 6:30am and lifting or moving 50 pounds or more.