Cider Making - Principles & Practices

Cider Making - Principles & Practices

Date: June 25th through 29th, 2012
Location: NWREC 16650 SR 536 Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00pm (daily)
Pre-registration is required; space is limited 

Do you want to gain a thorough understanding of cider & perry and acquire the skills & knowledge necessary to to make quality products? Then this is THE course to attend!

Course information
Course Agenda - TBD
National Association of Cider Makers: NACM Certification

Photos - June 2010 course

Introduction
One of the world's leading experts in cider production, Mitchell F&D Limited, in association with the Northwest Agriculture Business Center offers this class as follows:

Course Options
*Part 1: "An Understanding of Cider & Perry" $395 

*Part 1 & Part 2: "Practical production of Cider & Perry $999 - ** add NACM Certificate - add'l $145 (read more below)

Registration for full course includes registration for the optional Orchard Management workshop on Saturday, June 23rd.

For more information contact Carolyn Goodrich at NABC by email, or call 360-336-3727. Registrants will be sent directions and schedule prior to the class.

Part 1: An Understanding of Cider & Perry: 
 Including extensive sensory analysis of cider & perry, this section aims to enable the participant to:

·         Develop a broad appreciation of the main types & styles of cider and perry, along with an understanding of the cider industry;

·         Gain an outline knowledge & understanding of the main principles & practices involved in making cider & perry;

·         Explore ways in which to encourage the positive & responsible development of the industry & its products.

** This part of the class is also designed for individuals who wish to gain a recognized industry qualification – The NACM Certification in Cider & Perry Appreciation. This is the only formal cider industry specific qualification available in the world. For those who would like to enter for this optional certificate, an additional registration fee is payable. This fee is indicated on the course registration form. Delegates will sit through a short examination and submit an organoleptic evaluation portfolio (undertaken during the class) for subsequent assessment and feedback.

Part 1 is also separately available for those who want to gain a thorough understanding of cider & perry, but who may not wish to be directly involved in practical production.  See payment link at bottom of page.

Part 2: Practical Production of Cider & Perry.
Including hands-on practical production and laboratory work, this part aims to provide:

·         A thorough grounding in the main methods and processes of cider and perry production;

·         A wealth of knowledge, insight and technical know-how, drawn from many years of practical experience;

·         The skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for the production of quality cider and perry

Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for beginners, new businesses and existing producers (large & small-scale) alike.

The tutor:
Peter Mitchell-a highly qualified and internationally recognized expert in cider and perry making and tasting, leads the class. With over 25 years of practical experience, he is a professional trainer, a UK and USA cider competition judge and an award-winning producer in his own right.
Cider Academy website

What's Included
Class fees include light lunches & refreshments. An additional registration fee of $145.00 is payable for those wishing to enter for the NACM Certification in Cider & Perry Appreciation. This additional fee includes a complimentary copy of the official textbook: Out of the Orchard – Into the Glass.

Registration for full course includes the optional Orchard Management workshop on Saturday, June 23rd.

For more information contact Carolyn Goodrich at NABC by email, or call 360-336-3727. Registrants will be sent directions and schedule prior to the class.

Registration
Date: June 25th through 29th, 2012
Location: NWREC 16650 SR 536 Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00pm (daily)
Pre-registration is required; space is limited

Refund policy: Cancellations received after November 15th will be assessed a $50 cancellation fee; after December 1st the fee is $750.

BY MAIL: Complete and mail in the registration form with payment to: NABC, PO Box 2924 Mount Vernon, WA 98273

ONLINE:
STEP 1: FIll out the registration form, save the file and email to: carolyn.goodrich@agbizcenter.org.

STEP 2: Complete your registration by making your payment through the PayPal link below:

This project is funded in part by the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program.