Course Description

The participants of this 5-day course – created and presented by Gerrit Blümelhuber of Doemens Academy – will learn the history as well as the processes of producing cider, with an in-depth look into raw materials and the treatment of, fermentation techniques, and the packaging of the end product.

Topics Include

• Historical evolution of Cider
• Raw materials (apples and pears)
• Differing varieties and how to find them
• How to plan an orchard and cultivate the fruit
• Cleaning, crushing and pressing of the fruit
• Treatment of the juice
• Fermentation, Maturation and Lagering
• Cider tastings from world-wide producers
• Production process
• Filtration and filling process
• Visit to local cider producers