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August 30th Certified Pommelier™ Sensory Training Workshop for Canadian Beer Cup Judges
A new workshop for judges at the Canadian Beer Cup has just dropped!
Join us for a sensory deep dive into the world of cider and learn to taste cider through the lens of a Certified Cider Professional.
This immersive, hands-on session will give you the tools to calibrate and understand your own palate, while also providing you with more knowledge around cider’s key structures: acid, tannin, and sugar. Walk away with new vocabulary specifically designed for cider, and learn all about how you can become a Certified Cider Professional!
Price: $45 Non-members, $35 ACA members (Member Discount can be found in the Resource Hub)
Location: 5555 76 ave se, Calgary AB, T2C 4L8
Schedule:
- Welcome & Introduction (10 min)
- Part 1: Foundations of Sensory Tasting (25 min)
- Part 2: Structured Tasting Practice (60 min)
- Part 3: Identifying/Understanding Common Cider Faults (20 min)
- Part 4: Elevate Your Tasting Vocabulary (15 min)
- Wrap-Up + Q&A (20 min)
July 18th Beginner Sensory Workshop at Rebel Sheep Wine Co.
An Introduction to tasting cider
Ever wondered why some ciders make your mouth pucker while others feel as smooth as velvet? Join us for an upbeat, hands-on workshop designed to turn you from a casual sipper into a cider-savvy enthusiast!
Forget the jargon, we’re here to have fun.
We’ll kick things off with a welcome toast, dive into the spirited history of cider, and give you a behind-the-scenes peek at how apples actually turn into your favorite beverage. You’ll learn to navigate the “Big Three” of cider (Sugar, Acid, and Tannin) using simple tools that will help you figure out exactly what you like and why you like it.
Whether you’re a cider newbie or a lifelong fan, you’ll leave with a sharper palate and plenty of stories to share at your next happy hour.
Price: $30 Non-members, $20 ACA members (Member Discount can be found in the Resource Hub)
Location: Rebel Sheep Wine Co. 15 North Rd, Chester, NJ 07930