October 2019
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, 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…
Find out more »November 2019
Essential Sensory Analysis of Cider & Perry
In this 2-day course, you will learn the theory of sensory analysis and participate in hands-on sensory evaluation. The aims of this module include: 1. Understand the role, importance, and underlying principles of sensory analysis 2. Investigate the main sensory analysis techniques used in the cider industry 3. Investigate the range and source of flavor-active chemical compounds found in cider 4. Undertake sensory analysis of cider and perry This course is a required Core Module for the Cider Institute of…
Find out more »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.