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July 22: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification in Bellingham, WA
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 – 2:30 PM Certified Cider Guide Workshop
- 2:30 – 3:30 PM Cider Tasting Experience
- 3:30 – 4:00 PM Take the Online Certification Exam
- 4:00 PM Guided Tour and Networking
August 19: Certified Cider Guide Workshop & Certification at France 44
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 – 2:30 PM: Certified Cider Guide Presentation
2:30 – 3:30 PM: Cider Tasting Experience
3:30 – 4:00 PM: Take the Online Exam
4:00 PM: Celebratory toast on the rooftop, networking, and retail discounts
October 7: Certified Cider Guide Workshop at Texas Keeper Cider
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 – 2:30 PM: Certified Cider Guide Presentation
2:30 – 3:30 PM: Cider Tasting Experience
3:30 – 4:00 PM: Take the Online Exam
4:00 PM: Guided Tour and Networking
April 24 Level 1 CCG Workshop at CiderWorld in Germany
The American Cider Association (ACA) is excited to collaborate with CiderWorld to host an in person workshop for the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Program Level 1 Certified Cider Guide (CCG).
This workshop is meant for all, and is the first level of the ACA’s in depth international cider education program, CCP.
We have a fantastic session planned, including a Certified Instructor leading an in person training, and an “introduction to sensory evaluation” tasting experience featuring the five cider families. Participants of this workshop will also be able to take the test online immediately after the training or take the test at a later date.
Cost per person is $189 USD which includes the in person training, instructor led tasting experience, downloadable study guide and online exam fee. Please note that ACA members will receive $50 off registration. Email jennie@ciderassociation.org for member code.
This is a great opportunity for the Frankfurt hospitality community and the broader European cider community to gather in person to attend the workshop and achieve their Level 1 CCG certification.
All are welcome! 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.
Location
Frankfurter Landwirtschaftlicher Verein e.V.
Krautgartenweg 1, 60439 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Nearest U-Bahn station: Frankfurt (Main) Niederursel
Timing for the Day
8:45 AM: Arrival and Check-in
9:00 AM: Presentation
12:00PM – 1:00 PM: Tasting Experience
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Take the online CCG 1 exam (bring your own laptop)