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May 7th Taste Cider Like a Pro: Sensory Workshop at Parallel 49 Brewing
Join us at Parallel 49 Brewery in Vancouver BC on May 7th, 2026!
Join us for a sensory deep dive into the world of cider and learn to taste cider like a pro! Whether you’re preparing for the Certified Pommelier™ exam or just curious how pros taste cider, this immersive, hands-on session will give you the tools to sip and share with confidence. You’ll learn how to detect flavors, spot faults, and describe cider like a seasoned cider professional. Walk away prepared for your exam, or to wow your friends with a sharper palate and a deeper love for the world’s most diverse fermented beverage.
Price: $45 Non-members, $35 ACA members (Member Discount can be found in the Resource Hub)
Looking to purchase your ticket in CAD? Check out the event on Eventbrite!
Location: 1950 Triumph St. Vancouver, BC
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)
April 27th L1 Certified Cider Guide™ Workshop and Exam PDX
Join Us for a Level 1 Certified Cider Guide™ Certification and Sensory Workshop at Bauman’s on Oak on April 27th!
The American Cider Association is so excited to collaborate with Bauman’s On Oak to host this Certified Cider Guide™ in-person certification workshop and tasting experience. This workshop is open to all and is the first level of the only global gold standard cider education program, Certified Cider Professional™.
We have a wonderful afternoon planned, including a Certified Instructor-led in-person training session and an “introduction to sensory evaluation” tasting experience featuring ciders from the cider families. * Light snacks will be included. Participants in this workshop will also have the opportunity to earn their certification by passing the online exam immediately following the training or within 30 days post-workshop.
The cost per person is $189, which includes in-person training, an instructor-led tasting experience, a downloadable study guide, and the online exam fee. Please note that ACA members will receive $50 off registration. The ACA member discount code is available in the Resource Hub.
All are welcome to earn their certification! Please share this event with anyone who sells cider, works in a tasting room or retail shop, chefs, sommeliers, cicerones, buyers, and cidermakers who are interested in cider education or in adding a cider certification to their accreditation.
The topics covered in Level 1 CCG are:
- Apples, Pears, and Orchards
- Cider Production
- Families and Flavour
- Evaluating Cider
- Keeping and Serving
- Cider and Food
- Social Responsibility
Schedule:
12:45 PM Arrival and Check-In
1:00 PM Presentation Begins
2:00 PM Break
2:15 PM Presentation Continues
3:45 PM Break
4:00 PM Tasting Experience
5:15 PM Optional Online Test Taking Time
April 11th Taste Cider Like a Pro: Sensory Workshop at Junction Orchard & Cidery
Join us at Junction Orchard and Cidery in Victoria BC on April 11th, 2026!
Join us for a sensory deep dive into the world of cider and learn to taste cider like a pro! Whether you’re preparing for the Certified Pommelier™ exam or just curious how pros taste cider, this immersive, hands-on session will give you the tools to sip and share with confidence. You’ll learn how to detect flavors, spot faults, and describe cider like a seasoned cider professional. Walk away prepared for your exam, or to wow your friends with a sharper palate and a deeper love for the world’s most diverse fermented beverage.
Price: $45 Non-members, $35 ACA members (Member Discount can be found in the Resource Hub)
Looking to purchase your ticket in CAD? Check out the event on Eventbrite!
Location: Junction Orchard and Cidery 273 Prospect Lake Road, Victoria, BC
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)