
March 2021
Cider & Perry Production – A Foundation
This five-day course provides students with expert knowledge of cider and perry principles and practices. The curriculum is taught by WSU fermentation specialist, Bri (Ewing) Valliere, and includes information regarding cider culture, production, science, and business. Students of this course will participate in hands-on sensory demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and blending trials. The course is located at WSU Mount Vernon NWREC.
The course involves hands-on practical lab work, lectures, workshops, and cider tastings that include:
- A detailed step-by-step guide to cider and perry production
- An understanding of the chemistry and microbiology behind cider and perry
- Practical training in the key skills of cider production and methods of laboratory analysis
- Introduction to sensory analysis of cider and perry
- Experienced guest lecturers
- CINA Certification Exam
In addition to the events listed above, the following websites also list events and workshops related to cider.
- Northwest Agriculture Business Center Events Page
- The Northwest Cider Association Events Page
- United States Association of Cider Makers
Events are listed on the main page.