Event

Beer and Cider Fermentation

Title: Beer and Cider Fermentation

Instructor: Brian Scott

Date: Sunday, September 7th, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Seattle Farm Co-op

Short Description: This is a basic course in how to ferment beer and cider. I will discuss the equipment that I use and how to prepare the liquids to ferment. I will bring in the equipment that I use to do the fermentation, and explain the steps of the fermentation process. I will discuss how to bottle and store the beer and cider. I will bring in examples of beers and ciders that I have fermented. Must be 21 or over to try the samples.

About the Instructor: My interest in fermenting started with brewing beer in college. Although a dorm room is not an ideal environment to brew, I was able to get a few good batches. I kept with it, and with more practice, was able to brew much better beers and started making cider as well. I became interested in fermenting vegetables as a way to handle excess kale from our garden. Although kale does not ferment well, many other vegetables do, and I now regularly make sauerkraut, kimchi, and other pickled vegetables.

Cost: $5 to SFC members, $10 for non-members

Max # of students: 12