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|  | EventCider & Perry Production - A FoundationThis five-day course provides students with expert knowledge of cider and perry principles and practices. The curriculum is taught by WSU fermentation specialist, Bri (Ewing) Valliere, and includes information regarding cider culture, production, science, and business. Students of this course will participate in hands-on sensory demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and blending trials. The course is located at WSU Mount Vernon NWREC. 
 The course involves hands-on practical lab work, lectures, workshops, and cider tastings that include:
 - A detailed step-by-step guide to cider and perry production
 - An understanding of the chemistry and microbiology behind cider and perry
 - Practical training in the key skills of cider production and methods of laboratory analysis
 - Introduction to sensory analysis of cider and perry
 - Experienced guest lecturers
 - CINA Certification Exam
 
 Certification includes:
 - Passing a 90-minute exam that includes 20 multiple choice questions and 15 short-answer questions
 - A portfolio of 6 organoleptic (sensory) tasting evaluations to demonstrate a broad knowledge of cider and perry styles and characteristics (this portfolio will be prepared throughout the course)
 
 
 Dates: September 21-25, 2020
 Times: 8:30am - 4:00pm
 Location:
 WSU Mount Vernon NWREC
 16650 State Route 536
 Mount Vernon, WA 98284
 |  |  | LocationWSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center (View)
16650 State Route 536 
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 
United States 
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    | Minimum Age: 21 |  
    | Kid Friendly: No |  
    | Dog Friendly: No |  
    | Non-Smoking: Yes! |  
    | Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |  |  Contact |