Sweet Potato Shochu Brewer
いもしょうちゅうせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures sweet potato shochu using sweet potatoes and koji as raw materials through fermentation and distillation, and performs quality control.
Description
Sweet potato shochu brewers handle a series of processes in shochu production, including selection, washing, and steaming of sweet potatoes, koji production, fermentation management, distillation, storage and aging of raw sake, and blending. Key tasks also include temperature and water quality management, sensory quality checks, and hygiene management. They combine traditional techniques with the latest manufacturing equipment to maintain and improve the product's unique characteristics and quality.
Future Outlook
Demand for high-quality sweet potato shochu is expanding both domestically and internationally, requiring the inheritance of traditional techniques and the introduction of new technologies.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Hygiene-conscious / Meticulous / Patient / Team player
Work Style
Factory work / Heavy lifting / Indoor work / Seasonal fluctuations / Shift work
Career Path
Apprentice (Assistant) → Manufacturing Staff → Supervisor (Leader) → Technical Development Position → Brewmaster (Master Brewer) → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Fermentation Distillation Technology / Hygiene Management / Koji Production Technology / Machine Operation / Quality Control (Sensory Evaluation) / Raw Material Processing Technology
Recommended Skills
Blending Technology / Chemical Analysis / Data Management / HACCP
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise management of temperature and timing directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for tasks such as transporting raw materials and operating heavy machinery. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because the manufacturing process involves collaboration among multiple people. |
Related Qualifications
- Brewing Technician
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B Type 4)
Aliases
- Shochu Brewer
- Shochu Craftsman
- Sweet Potato Shochu Craftsman
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