Love good beer, great people, and fun times?! Yes? Then it sounds like you are in the right place! Below is all the information you need to become a Satellite as well everything you need once you are one.
Satellite Signups – To become a new Satellite, all you need to do is sign up at the kiosk in the taproom. Then, earn points by signing in each time you visit and/or the various other ways below. Then, redeem your points for swag or other Satellite experiences.
Brewery Visits: Each Satellite will receive 1 point each day they visit the taproom.
New Satellite Signup: Satellites will receive 5 points for each new person they sign up to be a Satellite, upon that new Satellite’s next visit to the brewery.
Outside Sales Events: Satellites will receive 5 points for attending any outside event COTU is participating in where there is both a COTU rep present and no points are being redeemed at the event itself.
Social Media Sharing: Each Satellite will earn 5 points by sharing the event(s) of the month on their personal social media page by clicking the share button on a relevant COTU post or event page. Satellites will receive 5 points per event (max 2 per month), but do not earn more points by posting on multiple social media platforms, although it is appreciated. These events will be highlighted on the Satellite calendar.
Point to Swag Conversion*
*Satellite points cannot be used to purchase beer at COTU but can be used to purchase gift cards. Gift cards may be used as normal.
1 Point = $0.25
Other Point Redemption and Earning Opportunities
Additional events and point earning opportunities will be announced, poster on the Satellite Facebook site, and added to the Satellite calendar throughout the year. Below represents some confirmed examples of those events.
Once a Satellite has earned 10 points, they are eligible to use the Satellite glass at the brewery. This perk expires if the Satellite fails to record a point over a continuous 6-month period. They are able to earn it back by earning an additional 10 points. With points never expiring, there is no annual point threshold to retain glass privileges as long as that 6-month point lapse does not occur.
July 4th Squirrels Game – 25 Points
2 Tickets to the Richmond Flying Squirrels game along with $20 in Squirrels Bucks while supplies last.
October 13th: COTU Halloween Party
Satellites will earn 5 additional points, on top of the customary 1 taproom visit point, for showing up in costume for the COTU Halloween Party. What constitutes a costume will be determined by the manager on duty for the event.
December 16th Satellite Holiday Party
Every Satellite with a minimum of 10 points accrued starting January 1st of the same year will receive one complimentary refreshment and free access to the buffet at the event.
Outside Sales Events
There will be intermittent COTU events all around Metro Richmond that include tap takeovers, steal the glass nights, and samplings. These events will be put on the Satellite calendar as well as posted on the Satellite website. Only events appearing on this calendar will be counted as they will have a COTU representative attending that can record the points. There are 2 options for Satellites when attending these events.
Option 1: You can redeem Satellite points for a 12oz or 16oz COTU product of your choice at the location with an exchange rate of 1 beer per 10 Satellite points. Only 1 beer can be redeemed per Satellite per event and the beer must be produced by COTU. The beer will be ordered by the COTU rep on site once notified by the Satellite.
Option 2: If you choose to attend the event, wearing COTU merch, and do not trade in points for a COTU beer, you will be awarded 5 Satellite points that can be redeemed at a later date.
Get your green on and start your St. Patrick’s Day weekend off right! Come join us for a St. Pat’s party right here at Center of the Universe! Enjoy delicious food, live music, festive dances, and of course, delicious stouts, lagers, and ales. Join us in raising a glass to the luck of the Irish!
Birmie’s Fixins food truck will be here keeping us fed! Live music by Albafaire from 5:30 to 8:30 Live Irish Dance performances by Heart of Ireland Dance Academy
This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
The following positions are currently available at Center of the Universe Brewing Company. If you would like to be considered for any of these positions and join the COTU family, please send a resume to info(at)cotubrewing(dot)com. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Shift Brewer
Taproom Server
Taproom Key Server
Shift Brewer
Center of the Universe Brewing Company (COTU), a production brewery located in Ashland, VA (Metro Richmond Area), is seeking a full-time shift brewer to add to our team. We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled brewer/cellar person to continue our 10 years of crafting award winning and exceptionally consistent beer in central Virginia. In addition to being an all around awesome person, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
1+ years working as a commercial brewer/cellar/packaging person at a production facility or brewing degree
Commitment to quality and consistency
Ability and willingness to diligently follow recipes and procedures
Attention to detail and documentation
Ability to lift 55lbs and move 160lbs when necessary
Excellent sensory analysis
Have at least as much passion for producing great beer as we do
Duties:
Operating and maintaining a 15bbl brewhouse
Cellar duties from CIP to fermentation monitoring
Operation and cleaning/sanitizing packaging and kegging equipment
Cleaning and sanitation of the brewhouse and cellar
Work with partner(s) to perfect recipes and processes
Basic maintenance and repairs
Quality Control
Produce amazing beer
Days/Hours:
Monday – Friday
First or Second Shift
No nights or weekends!
Benefits:
Competitive Salary BOE, Health Care, Paid Vacation/Sick Time, Trips, Annual Bonus, New Friends
If you are interested in working with us at the Center of the Universe, please send your resume to info(at)cotubrewing(dot)com.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Experience:
Professional Brewery: 1 year (Required)
Taproom Server
Job Description – The Tasting Room Server is responsible for greeting, serving, and educating patrons visiting to the taprooms.
Server responsibilities include:
Cultivating a lively, upbeat environment
Assisting guests by providing info about our beers and tasting notes
Maintaining a clean bar and taproom
Opening and closing the taproom with assistance from your coworkers
Occasionally changing kegs
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $10 an Hour Plus Tips ($15/hr min guaranteed)
Benefits:
Employee discount
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Weekly day range:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Key Server
Job Description – The Key Server is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations within the Center of the Universe Taproom. This includes exceeding guest expectations by working with ownership, the Taproom Manager, and through the tasting room serving staff to enhance sales, service, and visitor experience. The Key Server also assumes responsibilities passed along by the Taproom General Manager when appropriate.
Responsibilities – The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Ownership and/or the Taproom Manager may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
1. Create a positive and respectful work environment for the tasting room serving staff, by leading through example, consistent with Center of the Universe’s values.
2. Support and provide guidance for the team and ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, and Virginia ABC regulations.
3. Oversee the taproom during service hours to ensure the staff is executing their duties and the customers are happy.
4. Make frequent table visits during the course of a shift to ensure customers are having a good experience.
5. Handle all in person customer complaints while on duty.
6. Ensure that the facility is in good order and stock of beer, swag, and janitorial products are up to par.
7. Assign duties to taproom servers when appropriate.
8. Perform duties assigned by ownership or management in a timely manner including but not limited to frequent line cleaning and inventories.
9. Attend and contribute at weekly manager meetings with ownership.
10. Opening and closing of the taproom.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00/hour + tip percentage – $20/hr guaranteed per shift
Benefits:
Employee discount
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Shift:
<8 hour shifts
Evening and weekend shifts
Experience:
Restaurant or Taproom Serving/Managing: 1 year+ (Required)
CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER. Saturday January 7th, at 6pm we’re playing a Super Smash Tournament right here in our taproom. We’ll be playing multiplayer stock matches with items turned off.
A joy con will be provided to each player, but anyone is welcome to bring their own controllers if desired.
Free to enter and all ages/skill levels are welcome, but good sportsmanship is a must! Grand prize is a $25 giftcard!
Saturday Feb. 4th come join us here at the brewery to celebrate all things chocolate! We’re celebrating by serving up some special small batch beers with flavors inspired by a box of chocolates! Local vendors will also be here with serving sweets and other goods just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Come bring your sweetie or just your fellow chocolate lovers!
Looking for a little Christmas cheer with your COTU beer?!?! Well, come hang out the weekend of December 2nd – 4th and join in on the gingerbread house contest. The winner gets 2 all-inclusive tickets to Kings Dominion’s Winterfest!
Date: Dec 2nd – Dec 4th
Time: During regular taproom Hours
Cost: $20 and includes a pre-assembled gingerbread house and access to additional candy decorations. Houses can be purchased upon arrival, while supplies last.
Judging: All participants will be assigned a number, which will be included in the photo taken by a COTU staff member once the house is complete. Participants can then take their house home to keep. Monday morning, the production crew will do a blind judging of all entrant photos to determine the winner. The winner will be announced and notified on Monday afternoon, December 5th.
The Prize: The overall winner will receive 2 all inclusive tickets to Kings Dominion’s Winterfest! Includes: Admission, Parking, Single Meal deal, and a Souvenir Mug. Valid until 1/1/23.
Get Rover ready to show off his best tricks and his cutest costume, Growl-O-Ween is back! Join us at Center of the Universe Brewing Co. as we hold our favorite dog-themed event from
We’re teaming up with the Hanover Humane society to raise money to fund their mission of educating the people of Hanover County about the proper treatment of animals and rescuing animals and caring for them until they find their forever home.
We’ve got a ton going on for this event, Buckville Hootenanny will be rocking out live on the beer garden stage, and Legendary Provisions is going to be serving up some hot dogs (pun intended) from 2-5. We’ll also have a ton of dog themed events going on including a costume competition and trick competitions!
So load up the car and come on out to enjoy a beer and show of what your dog can do!
*This event is free to attend and open to all aged. For the safety or all dogs and humans present, please keep your dog on a leash for the duration of the event
Rocktoberfest is back and we are bringing the heat to the stage in 2022. Enjoy liters of beer, German Faire, and live music all weekend long! No, we aren’t putting you to sleep with Oompah music, we are lighting the stage up with 5 different bands playing everything from covers to rocking originals. Free admission, open to all ages, and leashed (and friendly) dogs welcome on the beer garden.
Band Schedule
Saturday 9/24:
12-2:30pm
James River Junction is back to pack the house out again. Playing classics that cover multiple decades, this local band will keep your toes tapping all afternoon!
3-5:30pm
Room for Improvement plays a mix of classic rock and blues cover music.
6-8:30pm
Bombage Band is in the house! These guys are Ashland locals and are no strangers to our Biergarten. These vet performers gonna rock us through the end of the day and leave you wanting more for Sunday.
Sunday 9/25
1-3:30pm
COTU classic Something Shiny takes the stage to kick off Sunday.Their unique twist on songs coupled with their humorous stage banter work together to present a most unusual acoustic show. Sit back and enjoy as they play songs spanning 5 decades and several genres in an effort to play ALL your favorite songs in both familiar and very different ways.
4 – 6:30pm
The “Chad’s Fault” duo takes us to the finish line! A fusion of country, rock, and blues, this musical duo delivers popular covers and undiscovered gems. Features the powerful vocals of Vonda Fox and the multi-instrumental musings of Tim Robinson.
Food
Enjoy German classics like Bratwurst and Soft Pretzels from the following food providers:
Legendary Provisions
Publix Food Truck
Admission is free and is open to all ages. Leashed dogs are welcome on the beer garden.
Center of the Universe Brewing Co is looking for a high energy people and beer loving person to join our team! Please see below for details. We look forward to meeting you!
Interested applicants, please send a cover letter and resume to: info@cotubrewing.com
Job Description – The Front of the House Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations within the Center of the Universe Taproom. This includes exceeding guest expectations by working with ownership, the Taproom General Manager, and through the tasting room serving staff to enhance sales, service, and visitor experience. The Front of the House Manager also assumes responsibilities passed along by the Taproom General Manager when appropriate.
Responsibilities – The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Ownership and/or the Taproom General Manager may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Create a positive and respectful work environment for the tasting room serving staff, by leading through example, consistent with Center of the Universe’s values.
Support and provide guidance for the team and ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, and Virginia ABC regulations.
Oversee the taproom during service hours to ensure the staff is executing their duties and the customers are happy.
Make frequent table visits during the course of a shift to ensure customers are having a good experience.
Handle all in person customer complaints while on duty.
Ensure that the facility is in good order and stock of beer, swag, and janitorial products are up to par.
Assign duties to taproom servers when appropriate.
Perform duties assigned by ownership or management in a timely manner including but not limited to frequent line cleaning and inventories.
Attend and contribute at weekly manager meetings with ownership.
Make minor repairs when necessary and report to the General Manager and/or ownership of any larger repairs needed.
Create and post daily social media content.
Compensation
Starting base salary of $37,000+
Quarterly Bonus up to $500 per quarter
Annual Bonus
Subsidized Health Care
401k
2 Weeks Paid Vacation
1 Week Paid Sick Leave
Beer Perks
Interested applicants, please send a cover letter and resume to: info@cotubrewing.com
After a two year hiatus, Summer Moon Music Festival is back!! If you like live music, helping charitable organizations, or both, this is the weekend you’ve been waiting for.
This 2-Day long festival is a battle of the bands for charity and features 21 local bands who will be taking the stage to battle it out for their organization of choice. To accompany the bands, there will be food trucks and two draft beer stations, so you won’t have to worry about lines to get a delicious cold one.
We are excited to welcome the Summer Moon Music Festival back to our Biergarten, and with it comes our oh-so-refreshing Summer Moon Imperial Wheat Ale. Brewed with fresh lemon zest and hundreds of pounds of raspberries, this big beer brings tons of tangy fruit flavor!
As always, this event is FREE, RAIN or SHINE event! Supervised, well behaved children and dogs on leashes are welcome to attend the festivities!
Band lineup (Times Coming Soon): Bobby Baine Buckville Hootenanny Crain Brothers Band Crowded Minds Earth and Lunar Rendezvous Flashlight Tag Howard Eckstein Jahvaquarium Lavelle Hall Mark Daniel and the Ranch Shakers Mark Werblin Oh! Cleary Sisters Phoebe and the Brads Red Lobster Cult Rick Vanderploeg Something Shiny Stormy Vandals The Crump Tunes The Stand Tim Perkins Working On It
We are rolling out live music, food trucks, giveaways, and buckets of ice cold beer for a one day bash to celebrate “Brewski” Premium Craft Lager! Admission is free and open to all ages. Well behaved and leashed dogs are welcome in the beer garden.
Band Lineup and Times:
1:00-3:30: Vexine 4:00-6:30: Honky Tonk Heroes
🌮 Food Trucks:
TBT El Gallo – Elevated Mexican Street Food
Jus Cukn’ – Southern BBQ at its finest
👾 Activities:
Indoor Arcade
Corn Hole
Can Jam
Giveaways
Let’s Talk Brewski
Whether you’re into finely crafted small batch artisanal brews or you just enjoy cracking open a cold one after a long shift, we can all agree that beer is pretty great. Brewski brings a little something for everyone. We made this beer with the intention of inviting everybody to the party. The style, a German Dortmunder, is a well balanced and easy drinking lager clocking in at 5% ABV. That said, you are welcome to just ask for the Lager that works as hard as you do, and order up a Brewski!
Center of the Universe is proud to present the 4th Annual COTU Christmas Market! Looking for something unique for that hard to buy for person on your list? Or, are you just looking for a little something for yourself!?! Well don’t worry, we have you covered. We will have handcrafted vendors at the brewery for a one day market for all your shopping needs. Admission is free, as always! Freekin’ Rican will be on site with delectable fare, so come hungry!
Vendor list to be confirmed by the first week of December. If you would like to apply to be a vendor, please email info@cotubrewing.com for more information.
How long is an Olympic swimming pool? Who named the Pacific Ocean? Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? Why are we asking these questions?
Because trivia is back at Center of the Universe! Every Tuesday night, starting at 6:30, Nathan Carlson will put your knowledge to the test and pit you and your friends against other groups hungry for the prize. Show your knowledge of all things trivial in four rounds of competition! The team with the most points will take away the grand prize, but don’t worry, the runner up won’t leave empty handed. Trivia is free to play and all are welcome, so come on in, grab a beer, order some food from Freekin’ Rican, and get ready for a battle of the brains here at COTU!
Everybody has music, brats, and steins for Oktoberfest. This year, we’re cranking that up to 11. This is the year that the COTU Rocktoberfest storms the stage. Grab the fam and come out for two full days of multiple German style beers, German food, and as much live music as we could fit into two days. There is so much rockin’ about to hit Ashland that you can’t miss a minute!
Saturday 9/25: 12-3pm– The Dogwoods are back to pack the house out again. This brand new band filled the Biergarten and then some at their first show as a group in July, and just recently opened for Lynyrd Skinner. You don’t want to miss their encore performance to kick off the weekend. 3-6pm– We have some COTU faves, The Royal We, bringing us through the afternoon with rockin’ takes on hits from the 60’s through the 90’s. This is the first time they’re back in the house in almost a year, so get here early if you want a front row seat for these guys! 6-8pm– Bombage Band is in the house! These guys are Ashland locals and are no strangers to our Biergarten. These vet performers gonna rock us through the end of the day and leave you wanting more for Sunday.
Sunday 9/26 1-6pm– COTU classic Something Shiny and the newer group Crowded Minds will be sharing the stage through our Sunday Bingo. They’ll be switching out throughout the day, so you’ll be able to catch them both rockin’ the house no matter when you get here. They’ll also have a can drive set up for Feed More RVA during their set. Bring 5 cans, get a Bingo card!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST!!! We have limited edition 22 oz COTU stoneware steins that we’ll be selling from the start of each day. These are first-come-first-served, and they ARE a limited quantity run so make sure to get yours!
Center of the Universe Brewing Company and the Hanover Humane Society are pleased to bring back the 7th annual Growl-O-Ween October 23rd from 2pm-5pm! Grab your 4-legged sidekick, dressed in their Halloween best of course, and head out to the brewery for a howlin’ good time for the whole family! Admission is free!
Contest Dates: August 28th, 2021 – October 30th, 2021
Contest Description: In each Redrum IIPA 4-pack, there is a token that has a prize on it that is associated with Kings Dominion’s 20th Anniversary of Halloween Haunt. Prizes range from 20% of COTU swag, free Redrum IIPA t-shirts, tickets to Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt, and the grand prize Halloween Haunt package.
Prize Redemption: All prizes must be redeemed at Center of the Universe Brewing Co. during normal taproom hours. Please see contest rules below for prize explanation and redemption procedures. KINGS DOMINION WILL NOT ACCEPT TOKENS AT THE PARK.
Must be 21+ to Enter
Contest Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. TO ENTER THE CONTEST WITHOUT AN UNDER THE CAP TOKEN, PLEASE SEND A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE TO:
Center of the Universe Brewing Co.
Attn: Promotions
PO Box 1207
Ashland, VA 23005
Eligibility: Redrum Contest (the “Contest”) is open to legal residents of Virginia only who are at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of purchase. Employees of Center of the Universe or other companies associated with the promotion of the contest are not permitted to win.
Sponsor: The contest is sponsored by Center of the Universe Brewing Co, located at 11293 Airpark Rd., Ashland, VA 23305.
Agreement to Official Rules: Participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein.
Contest Period: The Contest begins on August 28th at 12:01am and ends on October 30th @ 11:59pm. Entries submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified.
How to Enter: Entries can be obtained through the Under the Cap Redrum IIPA contest or by sending a self addressed stamped to the address above. Participants in the Under the Cap Redrum IIPA contest will receive one (1) entry for each 4-pack of Redrum IIPA purchased during the Contest Period. Limit one (1) entry per person/household for those participating by mail.
Prize Redemption: All prizes must be redeemed by either bringing your winning chip in to Center of the Universe Brewing Co during normal taproom operating hours, or by mailing you chip to the address above. 20% off COTU Merch coins can only be redeemed in person at Center of the Universe Brewing Co.
Prizes: ALL PRIZES MUST BE REDEEMED AT CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE BREWING CO. OR BY MAIL. KINGS DOMINION WILL NOT HONOR ANY PRIZES AT THE THEME PARK.
20% off COTU Merch: This token is good for 20% one (1) Center of the Universe swag item. 20% off cannot be used on alcohol purchases. These tokens are only valid in person and at the physical brewery location. 20% off tokens expire on December 31, 2021.
Free T-Shirt: This token is good for a free large Redrum T-shirt. These tokens can be redeemed only at Center of the Universe Brewing Co during normal taproom hours. Redrum shirts will not be available for shipping. This token expires on December 31, 2021.
2 Free Haunt Tickets: This token is good for 2 free Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt Tickets good for the 2021 Haunt Season only. Tokens can only be redeemed by either mailing the token to the PO Box above or by coming into Center of the Universe Brewing Co during normal taproom hours. Kings Dominion will not accept tokens at the theme park. This token expires on October 30, 2021.
Grand Prize:
Release of Limitations of Liability: By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of the their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Contest, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prizes, including, but not limited to (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability, or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower, or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties: (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d) any other errors of problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, error that may occur in the administration of the Contests, the prizes, the cancellation or postponement of the vent and/or the flyover, if applicable, or in any Contest-related materials; or (e) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Contest or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorney’ fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
Center of the Universe is back at it with our first big event since 2019! We’ve got food, we’ve got music, and you’ve got some of the biggest beer lovers out there– your dads!
Show dad how much you care by letting somebody else do the grillin’ on Father’s Day. Hawks Fish & BBQ will be on site serving up some summer favorites, and Commonwealth Bluegrass Band will be here playing some live tunes. THAT’S RIGHT!!! LIVE MUSIC!!!
We are still going to be playing Bingo every hour from 1-7 for your chance to win a $20 gift card and serving up some of the best beer around! We are super excited to be having this event in honor of the dads out there who give so much to their families, so come on out and hang with us!
💝 To all the moms in the universe, thank you! This is your weekend and we are here to make 2021 the best Mother’s Day yet! We have teamed up with a local chocolatier, Taylor Made Chocolates, to bring you a truffle and chocolate sampling. Below are all the details. Since COTU is currently 21+ during the pandemic and you may or may not want to spend YOUR day with the kids, we have both an on-premise and to-go option for you! Dad/kids, having mom wake up with a box of chocolates and a 4-pack of beer might be the greatest introduction to Mother’s Day ever. Just sayin……
🚨 ADVANCE ONLINE PURCHASE REQUIRED BY APRIL 30th TO GUARANTEE CHOCOLATE AVAILABILITY 🚨
🍫 Taylor Made Chocolates will be on-site from 2pm – 5pm on Saturday, May 8th, with additional chocolates for sale.
Beer Pairings
🍋 Summer Moon Raspberry Wheat Ale w/a custom Raspberry and Lemon Truffle made with the beer!
🍒 Pomegranate Tripel w/Cherry Blossom Truffle.
🍊 Rally Cap Grapefruit Shandy w/Banana Cream Truffle
💻 Center of the Universe is currently 21+ only (no babies, toddlers, tweens, or teens) and practicing social distancing. Please go to www.cotubrewing.com for up to date policies and regulations during the pandemic.
Center of the Universe Brewing Company, located in Ashland, Virginia, is seeking a Cellar Person to join our fun, hardworking and dedicated brewery crew.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Moving and packaging beer
Milling grain
Dry-hopping fermentors
Forklift operation
Harvesting yeast
Keeping accurate records
Working on and running a 60 cans/minute automated rotary canning line
Candidates must be:
Motivated
Able to work in extreme conditions (wet/hot/cold/humid), on your feet for prolonged periods of time, and ability to lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Willing to work as a part of a team Safety-conscious
Able to multi-task Previous commercial experience is a plus
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with a growing company. Center of the Universe Brewing Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Pay is BOE with a floor of $15/hr and includes:
2 Weeks Paid Vacation
1 Week Paid Sick Leave
401k
Health Care Subsidy Beer Perks
Send resume and cover letters to info@cotubrewing.com
Are your company virtual happy hours getting a little stale? Still trying to figure out what to do for a corporate party this year? Finding it difficult to meaningfully engage with your customers online? Let us help! We are now offering virtual custom curated beer pairings live via zoom, or any other customer provided virtual meeting platform. Check out below for how it works!
Step 1 – Email info@COTUBrewing.com to get connected with your sampling tour guide.
Step 2 – Decide on a date/time/meeting platform for your event.
Step 3 – Create and send out an invitation to your guests.
Step 4 – Collaborate with a COTU team member on your ideal mix 4-pack of 16oz cans. 4-packs can include both year-round and seasonal/limited offerings.
Step 5 – Pickup your custom mix 4-packs from the brewery and deliver them to your guests.
Step 6 – Start your event!
F&Q’s
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Cost depends on the amount of 4-packs that are needed for the event. Each 4-pack costs $15 each. There is a minimum of a $500 purchase required for a 30 minute live tasting. This purchase can be a combination of beer, gift cards, or swag for giveaways during your event.
Q: Can you ship the beer to my attendees?
A: Center of the Universe is permitted to ship via UPS within the state of Virginia and DC. We are not permitted to ship outside of this area. Additional fees are associated with any shipment.
Q: What days/times can I schedule my virtual sampling?
A: Samplings are scheduled based upon our staff’s availability, but we make every effort to accommodate your desired event date. There is an additional fee for Friday – Sunday event dates.
Q: Who will be running my tasting?
A: All tastings will be run by either a full-time production team member, or a member of management. Either way, you will have someone who is well versed in all things beer, especially COTU beer! You will know who will be running your tasting at the time you book your event.
Q: Is there a way that I can do this in person at the brewery instead of virtually?
A: Yes! We have a private events room at the brewery that features its own bar, bathroom, and A/V equipment (projector, microphones, drop down screen). This arrangement would require a private room rental, which is separate from the virtual samplings.
Still have more questions? Please email info@cotubrewing.com.
