Fancy a job tasting pints? Innis & Gunn are on the hunt for Scotland's top beer tasters
In a unique recruitment campaign, the Scottish drinks company are searching for a new official Beer Taster.
Beginning the hunt with a pop-up booth at The Social Hub in Glasgow - with the help of video interview platform Willo - potential "professionals" were asked a number of questions, ranging from "describe the flavour of a pint in five words" to "can you pull an imaginary pint".
And for those who missed out, but who firmly believe their palate meets the brief, Innis & Gunn are also calling on lager lovers from around the country to apply online.
We hit the streets of Glasgow to conduct some *very serious* pint-erviews 😉
No CVs. No awkward handshakes. Just plenty laughs and free beers!
Want to be our Beer Taster? There's still time to apply - simply pick up a promo pack of our lager and scan the QR code. pic.twitter.com/BotFrvwFBS — Innis & Gunn (@innisandgunn) May 8, 2025
With five open roles, successful candidates will be offered the position of Beer Taster for a full year, effective from July 1, 2025.
In addition to early access to new beers, successful applicants will receive VIP tickets to some of Scotland's top cultural events, including Belladrum, Edinburgh Christmas Market, Celtic Connections, and even The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Full training will also be provided at the Innis & Gunn taproom.
Dougal Sharp, founder and master brewer at Innis & Gunn said: "Glasgow's got personality by the pint, so it made perfect sense to kick off our search for Scotland's top beer taster right here.
"We wanted to do something that felt less like a job interview and more like a laugh down the pub, and that's exactly what happened at The Social Hub.
"With help from our friends at Willo, we've captured some brilliant characters who know their way around a beer, and we can't wait to see who else throws their hat in the ring. This could genuinely be the best gig in the country - so get your applications in as soon as you can."
Fancy becoming a Beer Taster for Innis & Gunn? Here's how
If you're looking to throw your hat in the ring and become a Beer Taster all you need to do is pick up a promotional pack of Innis & Gunn Lager in-store and follow the instructions to apply online.
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