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Earn your cider certification and enjoy a tasting experience at Lost Giants Cider Company!

The American Cider Association is excited to collaborate with Lost Giants Cider Co. to host an in person workshop and tasting for the Certified Cider Professional Program, Level 1 Certified Cider Guide on July 22 at 1:00 PM Pacific. Participants will be able to take the certification test online immediatly after the training or take the test on their own at a later date. Registration to this event will also include a tour of Lost Giants!

Cost per person is $189 which includes the in person training, tasting experience, and test fee. ACA Members can find their exclusive discount code in the Resource Hub.

This is a great opportunity for the Northwest cider community to gather in person to attend the workshop and earn their certification.

Food and more cider will be available for purchase at the tasting room after the training.

We would love to see anyone who sells cider, works in a tasting room or retail shop, chefs, sommeliers, cicerones, buyers, cidermakers, and anyone interested in cider in any way. You are all invited to build your cider education and earn your Certified Cider Guide accreditation.

Location:

Lost Giants Cider Company, 1200 Meador Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98229

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 Optional Networking Hour

Join Us July 25th in London for a Level 1 Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification!

For the first time, the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Program is being taught in the UK! The world’s finest cider education program will launch with a Level 1: Certified Cider Guide (CCG) classroom session and exam in the heart of London on Thursday 25th July. Leisurely run over the course of a day, this L1 CCG training has been developed specifically for those who work directly with consumers and trade customers, namely those working in retail and hospitality, importers, distributors, wholesalers and employees of cider producers. It is also the program for cider fans, aficionados and drinkers can showcase their extra weight of knowledge and passion. It is designed to enable participants to have a professional standard of knowledge and appreciation for different types of cider and how they are achieved, an approach to assessing cider and the different sensory qualities they have, and guidance on the best practice principles for serving, storing and selling.

Candidates will receive an email containing a downloadable study guide and a link to the online exam in advance of the workshop. The day itself will consist of a presentation of the materials from the study guide, with extra elaboration and, of course, the opportunity for questions. There will also be a guided sensory session of at least 3 ciders clearly demonstrating the key structural characteristics within cider, and utilizing a structured approach to their assessment.

The topics covered in Level 1: CCG are:

• Apples, Pears and Orchards
• Cider Production
• Families and Flavor
• Evaluating Cider
• Keeping and Serving
• Cider and Food
• Social Responsibility

Event Timeline:

• 09:30: Arrival and Check In
• 10:00: CCG Presentation Part 1
• 11:30: Break
• 11:45: CCG Presentation Part 2
• 13:15: Lunch
• 14:15: Sensory Analysis
• 15:30: Exam

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

Earn your cider certification and enjoy a tasting experience at Texas Keeper Cider on October 7!

The American Cider Association is excited to collaborate with Texas Keeper Cider to host an in person workshop and tasting for the Certified Cider Professional Program, Level 1 Certified Cider Guide. Participants will be able to take the certification test online immediatly after the training or take the test on their own at a later date. Registration to this event will also include a tour of Texas Keeper!

Cost per person is $189 which includes the in person training, tasting experience, and test fee. 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 Southern cider community to gather in person to attend the workshop and earn their certification.

Food and more cider will be available for purchase at the tasting room after the training.

We would love to see anyone who sells cider, works in a tasting room or retail shop, chefs, sommeliers, cicerones, buyers, cidermakers, and anyone interested in cider in any way. You are all invited to build your cider education and earn your Certified Cider Guide accreditation.

Texas Keeper is on 19 acres so there is ample off-street parking. They are also wheelchair accessible and people with mobility issues can be dropped off close to the door.

Location:

Texas Keeper Cider, 12521 Twin Creek Road, Manchaca, TX 78652

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 Optional Networking Hour