Posted On: August 24th 2026, 03:58 pm
Class starts Thursday!
There’s still time to join cidermakers from around the world for Cider & Perry Production - Foundation, our 12-week online course in the science and practice of cidermaking.
What does an online Cider Institute course actually look like?
🎥 Weekly course videos and learning materials
💻 Live sessions every Thursday from12-1:30pm ET recorded if you can’t attend
🍾 Guided and independent sensory analysis
👃 Hands-on exploration of cider aromas and common faults
🎓 A final exam leading to the Certified Cidermaker designation
The course is led by Chris Gerling of
@cornelluniversitycals and Steven Trussler of
@ccovibrocku , with guest experts bringing production experience into the virtual classroom.
Whether you’re building your professional skills, moving into cider from another beverage, or ready to understand the science behind what happens in the cellar, Foundation is where the Cider Institute’s certification pathway begins.
📅 Fall cohort runs August 27 through November 12
🔗 Registration is open. Link in bio.
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