Cider Appreciation: A Touring Experience

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Cider Appreciation: A Touring Experience

Develop an appreciation for cider through instructional tastings in the classroom and on-site at cideries throughout the Niagara/Hamilton area.

Discover the art of cider appreciation in an immersive and adventurous experience designed to elevate your knowledge and understanding.

Over four weeks, journey from classroom to cidery, learning directly from expert cider makers and tasting and learning about cider styles, both local and international.

You’ll explore diverse cider styles, cider and food pairing techniques, the history of cider and how cider is made. This workshop is for those seeking to gain a better understanding of cider as a craft beverage in authentic cidery settings that are enjoyable as they are educational.

Program Information

What you’ll learn studying Cider Appreciation: A Touring Experience:

  • Gain a general knowledge of cider history and production,
  • Obtain experience tasting a range of international and local ciders
  • Understand various cider styles and their general descriptions
  • Gain ability to confidenty pair cider with food

Cider Appreciation: A Touring Experience for:

  • Food and Beverage Enthusiasts
  • Craft Beverage Lovers
  • Local Tourism and Culture Enthusiasts
  • Couples and Social Groups
  • Hospitality and Culinary Professionals
  • Farm-to-Table and Sustainability Advocates
  • Event Planners and Experience Curator
  • Culinary Students or Hobbyists

During your learning you will cover the following topics to some extent in every session.

Topic 1:

History of cider


Topic 2:

Cider Production


Topic 3:

Cider and food pairing


Topic 4:

Cider faults


Topic 5:

Cider styles

All necessary materials are included in course fees.

Prerequisites

  • General computer and technology use abilities.
  • Must be age 19 or over by the first day of learning

Technology Requirements

For in-person and online studies:
  • Laptop: Minimum Windows 10 or equivalent operating system. Recommended 8GB of RAM and at least 16 GB of free hard disk space and Wi-Fi capabilities.
Online studies only:
  • Access to reliable high-speed broadband internet access (Cable, DSL, LTE) with a minimum bandwidth of 15 Mbps is recommended.
  • Laptop must include integrated webcam and microphone.

This program does not include any assessments.

Intake Details

Educational or training sessions where participants physically attend a specific location at a designated time to receive instruction, engage in activities, and interact with instructors and fellow participants face-to-face.

Please see the registration page for specific section details.

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Course DetailCourse Info
Course CodeCOOL 9N561
Date of Next StartMar 22, 2025
Price$495
OSAP EligibleNo
Delivery Mode(s)INP - In Person
Duration3 weeks
FrequencyWeekly
Intake DetailsNext and more intake info
Scheduled Class Time(s)Saturdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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