Cidermaking
Current & Upcoming
Cider & Perry Production – Foundation (Cider Institute)
Mar 16, 2026—Mar 20, 2026
Kent, UK
RegisterThis 5-day in-person course offers a comprehensive introduction to cider and perry production. Participants will learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to create high-quality products, while learning from researchers and cidermakers in Kent, UK. Upon completing the course and passing the qualification exam, participants will earn the Foundation Certificate in Cider & Perry Production,…
View MoreCider & Perry Production – A Foundation Spring 2026 Online (Cider Institute)
Apr 02, 2026—Jun 18, 2026
Online
RegisterThis 12-week online course offers a comprehensive introduction to cider and perry production. Participants will learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to create high-quality products, while connecting with fellow producers and cider experts. Upon completing the course and passing the qualification exam, participants will earn the Foundation Certificate in Cider & Perry Production, a…
View MoreAdvanced Cider & Perry Production: Science, Skills, Operations, and Quality (Cider Institute)
Apr 27, 2026—May 01, 2026
Geneva & Canandaigua, NY
RegisterThis immersive 5-day course offers hands-on learning in cider and perry production covering fermentation, maturation, and quality assurance. Participants will explore cider science, gain practical cidery skills, and apply quality control methods. By the end, they’ll have both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in quality cidermaking.
View MoreEssential Laboratory Testing of Cider & Perry (Cider Institute)
Nov 16, 2026—Nov 18, 2026
WSU - Mount Vernon, WA
RegisterThis 3-day in-person course covers the fundamentals of lab analysis, the role of analytical testing in production, various testing methods, and how to assess result accuracy. With an emphasis on practical lab work, it equips producers with the skills to test common chemical parameters in cider and perry.
View MoreEssential Sensory Analysis of Cider & Perry (Cider Institute)
Nov 19, 2026—Nov 20, 2026
WSU - Mount Vernon, WA
RegisterThis 2-day course is designed for cider producers and focuses on the theory and hands-on practice of sensory analysis. It provides in-depth training on the role and principles of sensory testing in cider and perry production, planning and executing sensory assessments, identifying attributes and flaws, and developing comprehensive flavor profiles for cider and perry.
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