Does Cider Need Tannin?

Price: $12

Speakers: Tom Oliver, Kari Williams, Christine Walter, Scott Katsma

Date & Time: Thursday, February 6, 10:30 – 11:45 AM

What is tannin, where does it come from and why it is needed for flavor and balance in cider? What are the challenges to growing tannic cider fruit varietals? How do you best balance the holy trinity of tannin, acidity and sweetness in cider making? And what is the consumer’s view and the benefit to them of tannin? Attendees will gain an appreciation of the integral part that tannins play in quality cider and the importance of this pillar of cidermaking.