In 2016, the tavern chain World of Beer offered three “Drink It Interns” $12,000 each to travel to breweries and festivals for a summer, and the application window closed on March 26, 2016. We found no later edition, so treat this as a piece of beer-job history, not an open listing.
The World of Beer internship: key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Employer | World of Beer |
| Pay | $12,000 for a four-month summer, travel costs covered |
| Positions | Three “Drink It Interns” |
| Deadline | March 26, 2016 |
| Eligibility | 21 or older, U.S.-based, part-time availability |
| Applicants | Over 7,000 in a 26-day call |
The title is a play on the chain’s “Drink It In” slogan. The interns were to be sent to breweries around the world to enjoy the beer, attend events and festivals and document everything on social media. Among the world’s bestselling beers, this was the one job that came with a passport. After more travel came more beer, with the company covering travel expenses.
The company said:
“The selected Drink It Interns will be World of Beer narrators, capturing content from around the country and the world and sharing it back via WOB social media channels to fans, bringing fresh stories and new insights in the world of brew traveling.
The interns will be reporting on a behind-the-scenes look at the beer industry, covering brewery and WOB events, while gaining real-world experience in a professional field that offers limitless possibilities.”
Who could apply?
Anyone at least 21 years old from the United States who could work part-time. Applicants either submitted a one-minute video or attended one of eight in-tavern interview sessions. Over 7,000 people applied, and World of Beer later announced its picks.
FAQ
Is the World of Beer ‘Drink It Intern’ job still open?
The application window closed on March 26, 2016. The coverage we found is all from that first year, and we found no later edition.
How much did it pay?
$12,000 for a four-month summer stint, with travel, meals and lodging covered.
What did the interns do?
Three interns were to visit breweries and festivals and document the trip on social media for World of Beer.
Who could apply?
Applicants had to be 21 or older, in the United States and available part-time. They applied by one-minute video or at an in-tavern interview session.
How many people applied?
Over 7,000 applied during the 26-day call, according to the later announcement of the selections.
Last updated: October 2026.
