August 19: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification at France 44

Earn your Level 1 Certified Cider Guide accreditation and enjoy a tasting experience at France 44 on August 19 at 1:00 PM Central!

The American Cider Association is excited to collaborate with France 44 to host an in person workshop for the Certified Cider Professional Program Level 1 Certified Cider Guide. Participants will have the opportunity to complete the online certification exam immediatly after the training or on their own at a later date.

Cost per person is $189 which includes the in person training, instructor led tasting experience, a downloadable study guide, and access to the online certification exam. ACA members can contact Education Operations Manager Jennie Dorsey for the discount code to receive $50 off their registration.

This is a great opportunity for the Minnesota cider community to gather in person to network and earn their first level of cider certification. Registration to this event will also include a 15% discount to France 44 retail store and a celebratory cider on their roof following the event.

We would love to see anyone who sells cider, works in a tasting room or retail shop, chefs, sommeliers, cicerones, buyers, cidermakers, and anyone who loves cider. All are welcome to begin their cider education journey by adding this cider certification to their accreditations.

Location:

France 44, 4351 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410

Schedule:

• 1:00 – 4:00 PM Certified Cider Guide Workshop
• 4:00 – 5:00 PM Introductory to Sensory Analysis Tasting Training
• 5:00 – 6:00 PM Take the Online Certification Exam
• 6:00 – 7:00 PM Celebratory toast on the rooftop, networking, and retail discounts