This self-directed online course introduces the essentials of cider production for home cidermakers, enthusiasts, and non-production cidery staff. Learn how cider is made, from apple selection and pressing to fermentation, blending, carbonation, and packaging, plus pathways to further education or certification.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.