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Short's Brewing Company

Short's Brewing Company
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Hours:

Open year-round
Visit ShortsBrewing.com for up-to-date hours of operation

Driving Directions:

The Elk Rapids Pull Barn & Production Facility is just north of Traverse City on US 31, past the village of Elk Rapids. The Bellaire Pub: take either US 31 or US 131 to M88 and head towards Bellaire.

About Us

Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, Joe Short opened the Short’s Brewing Pub in 2004 in Bellaire, Michigan. Short quickly made a name for himself by producing fearlessly creative, and wildly experimental brews, drawing folks from far and wide to experience his innovative libations. Driven by demand for their flagship IPA, Huma Lupa Licious, Short’s Brewing opened a production facility in neighboring Elk Rapids and began bottling products in 2009; a second year-round tap room was added to the location in 2021.

Today, Short’s Brewing is Michigan’s largest independent craft brewery and is known for products like Local’s Light American Lager, Huma Lupa Licious, Soft Parade Fruit Ale, and Thirst Mutilator Hop Water. Short’s is known for their commitment to community and supports many local and regional non-profit organizations like Paddle Antrim, Up North Pride, Glacial Hills, and the TART Trails Nakwema Trailway project. The brewery is a proud supporter of Michigan music, and hosts family-friendly, free shows all summer at the Elk Rapids Pull Barn and in the Bellaire Beer Garden across from the Pub. The brewery's third location, "Port Short's" is slated to open in 2027 in Traverse City.

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3rd Shift Brewer
Category: Factory
The Production Brewer is responsible for all aspects of the brewing operation. S/he will communicate and lead the brewing staff to achieve the production goals set by the Production Manager and ensure that the quality of the product remains excellent and up to SBC standards. The Production Brewer’s daily work includes all steps of the brewing process, as well as maintaining a clean and sterile ...read more
Contact:
edewey@shortsbrewing.com
Phone:2314982300
Cellar Worker
Category: Production
Calling all self-motivated, detail-oriented, tank-cleaning, beer-making people! We are now hiring in Elk Rapids for a Cellar Worker. The Cellar Worker’s daily work includes all steps of the cellaring process, as well as administrative work to keep the brewhouse and cellar organized and consistent. Cellar duties include safely cleaning and sanitizing fermentation and conditioning tanks, ...read more
Contact:
edewey@shortsbrewing.com
Phone:2314982300
Kitchen Prep- Dough Specialist
Category: Food, Beverage, and Restaurant Industry
Kitchen Prep – Dough Specialist Bellaire, MI Full-Time or Part-Time | $15–$18 per hour Short’s Brewing Company is looking for a Kitchen Prep – Dough Specialist to join our Bellaire brewpub team. This role supports our food program by preparing high-quality dough and assisting with kitchen prep to ensure consistency and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Prepare pizza and ...read more
Contact:
edewey@shortsbrewing.com
Phone:2314982300
Summer Seasonal Positions: Shorts Brewing Company Pub (Bellaire)
Category: Food, Beverage, and Restaurant Industry
Join the Short’s Brewing Company Team This Summer! Short’s Brewing Company is gearing up for a busy summer season, and we’re looking for energetic, hardworking, and positive team members to join us at our Bellaire Pub! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with great people, and want to be part of a fun and iconic Northern Michigan destination, we’d love to meet you. Now Hiring ...read more
Contact:
edewey@shortsbrewing.com
Phone:2314982300