This is a rare opportunity to taste through unique cider styles from around the world and close to home. This course is designed for industry professionals and cidermakers as well as cider lovers looking to explore and deepen their knowledge. Through guided tastings you’ll explore exceptional ciders featuring traditional styles along with those that will challenge and redefine conventional expectations.
With exclusive access to hard-to-find ciders, this program offers a rare opportunity to expand your palate and understanding of international and North American cider traditions and innovations. Over four Saturdays in-person, this course delivers a structured, social learning experience with a blend of learning about cidermaking and cider history with practical cider tastings. Optional, organized cidery visits provide an opportunity to connect directly with local cidermakers, showcasing Ontario’s expanding cider industry.
Join us as part of your professional development, to refine your cider appreciation skills, or gain a deeper understanding of the diversity of global cider styles.
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying Cider Tasting: Varieties, Styles, and Regions:
- 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 confidently pair cider with food
Cider Tasting: Varieties, Styles, and Regions:
- 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.
Related Programming
| Course Detail | Course Info |
|---|---|
| Code | COOL 9N561 |
| Price | $495 |
| OSAP Eligible | No |
| Delivery Mode(s) | INP - In Person |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Intake Details | Find upcoming dates and class times. |
