Not much input on the pro bit, sorry about that (other than hearing randomly from pro brewers during tours that most of the work is cleaning and sanitizing). Just a safety tip, malt mills are an explosion hazard even for homebrewing, so careful at any sources of sparks like static electricity or a small stone getting into the mill with the malt.

Just to say on the last part of your post there, tried my hand at a couple of meads, delicious little things, but take sooo long to be done (mine were naturally clear in about 6 months or a bit more). Sort of a set it and forget it affair.

Congrats on your new job, some might even say dream job!

[–] plactagonic 1 points 1 year ago

I now work in galvanic plating and deal with some dangerous stuff (chemicals ...). I am certain that brewery is safer place, but these things can't be taken lightly. Cleaning, sanitation is just part of the job (big part) and I expect that.

My boss is little bit jealous and understand why I am leaving (he started homebrewing last year) so it is his dream job too (not really).

My last year cider is still in bottles (10 months) it is drinkable but I am trying how long it can last and if it gets better. So half a year is not a big deal for me.