For Jason Brewer, Owning a Brewery is the Dream Job####

From brewing beer on a home setup to emptying kegs and scrubbing barrels on the brewery floor, Jason Brewer knows the ins and outs of working in the craft beer industry. And his ultimate goal is to one day own his own brewery.

Brewer has long been drawn to the process of creating beer, from formulating recipes to the satisfaction of witnessing a creation become something greater. With beer becoming more popular each day and the craft beer industry exploding, Brewer saw an opportunity to create something unique and new.

He’s been putting in his diligence to make this dream a reality for years, even going as far as to intern and assistant brew at various craft breweries to gain even more insight and knowledge.

The understanding of the qualities and characteristics that make beer great is something Brewer has come to appreciate during his time in the industry, from the subtle nuances when pouring a pint to the complexities of the process – from start to finish.

Brewer doesn’t just think his dream of owning a brewery is possible, but attributes the ambition as something most of his peers share. He has come to understand that for anyone that gets into the brewing industry, owning a brewery is a dream many strive for.

He one day plans to open his own brewery, which is why he in no way is deterred by the challenges and hard work a change like that would take. “I’d prefer the freedom of doing something I love, regardless of the struggle that may come with it than settling into a job with no room for growth,” he says.

From homebrews to his own operation, Brewer is determined to one day make his dreams a reality. Three decades of experience and hard work have paid off for Brewer, who recently opened his own craft brewery. The 36-year-old, and his business partner, have fulfilled their dream of having a place of their own and leading their own teams, creating their own recipes and serving their own customers.

By opening the brewery, called The Dirty Hands, Brewer has achieved something he’s been working on for more than a third of his life: bringing his vision to life.

After spending time as general manager at the ever-growing and successful Listermann Brewing Company in Norwood, Brewer realized that he wouldn’t get to be the risk-taker and decision-maker he wanted to be if he stayed at the company.

So he set out to make his dream a reality, and The Dirty Hands was born in the heart of Cincinnati. Brewer and his partner have created a “multi-focal” taproom that can serve up their own small-batch beers, craft beer classics, and a few craft beer surprises from the Cincinnati-area and beyond.

Brewer and his team are passionate about their beer, and it’s already being met with rave reviews. It’s a labor of love but Brewer’s happy to finally be able to have his say and call all the shots at his own brewery.

The Dirty Hands is now open and ready to give visitors a craft beer adventure. Brewer’s hard work and dedication has paid off and he can proudly say that he’s fulfilled his lifetime dream of owning a brewery.