PROFESSIONAL CIDER EDUCATION FOR A GLOBAL INDUSTRY
ADVANCING CIDERMAKING WORLDWIDE
Professional education for cidermakers, from foundational production knowledge to advanced technical training.
Through science-based education, hands-on training, professional certification, and technical resources, the Cider Institute helps cidermakers build knowledge, skills, and confidence at every stage of their development.
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PRODUCTIONÂ RESOURCESÂ FOR THE CIDERÂ COMMUNITY
Learn & Implement
Advance your skills through online and in-person trainings designed for every level of cidermaking.
Discover & Apply
Access tools, guides, research, and technical resources to support high-quality cider production.
Connect & Collaborate
Join a vibrant network of cidermakers to share knowledge, try new techniques, and grow professionally.
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CIDERMAKING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
What to check when a batch is not behaving as expected.
Inside the guide:
- Fermentation problems
- Sulfur aromas
- Oxygen and oxidation
- SOâ‚‚ management
- Common cider problems and what to check
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OURÂ APPROACH
THE SCIENCE & ART OF CIDERMAKING
Where research meets real-world production.
The Cider Institute brings together leading researchers, academics, and cider professionals to translate science into practical production knowledge. Our education gives cidermakers the technical foundation, hands-on skills, and confidence to improve quality and solve real-world production challenges.
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OUR GLOBAL REACH
OUR ROOTS
Founded in 2016 as the Cider Institute of North America (CINA) is a nonprofit organization created to meet the growing need for professional education in cider and perry production. Building on the legacy of the UK-based Cider & Perry Academy and shaped by leaders in cidermaking and academia, CINA was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing technical education, professional development, and excellence in cidermaking.
OUR GROWTH
What began as a conversation among colleagues has grown into a global education initiative. We’ve expanded access through online learning, developed advanced hands-on training, strengthened our professional certification pathway, and built connections with cidermakers and educators around the world. In 2025, we became the Cider Institute, reflecting both our international reach and our growing role in professional cider education.
OUR FUTURE
The Cider Institute is expanding how we support cider and perry producers. Through courses, technical tools and resources, the Cidermakers Hub, consultancy services, research initiatives, and global partnerships, we’re creating more ways for producers to build skills, access trusted expertise, and connect with one another. Together, these efforts will strengthen knowledge-sharing and innovation across the global cider community.
OUR COURSES
LEARN THE SCIENCE & DEVELOP THE CRAFT
Cider-specific education for beginners and professionals, grounded in science and taught by experienced cider and academic experts.
CIDERMAKING 101:
CORE CONCEPTS
Learn how cider is made through a beginner-friendly introduction to fruit selection, fermentation, maturation, carbonation, and packaging.
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Online • Self-Paced
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CIDER & PERRY PRODUCTION - FOUNDATION
Build comprehensive production knowledge through online study, live instruction, sensory training, and practical industry application.
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In-Person • Bristol, UK | April 26–30, 2027
Online • 12 Weeks | May 6 - July 22, 2027
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES FOR CIDERYÂ EMPLOYEES
Build practical knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality control, and Good Manufacturing Practices for cidery operations.
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 Online • Self-Paced
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GMPs, SAFETY & SANITATION FOR CIDERY OWNERS AND OPERATORS
Develop practical systems for safety, sanitation, quality, and HACCP to support safer, more accountable cidery operations.
Online • Self-Paced
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
SHARE SERIES
Learn from cider professionals through focused sessions on production skills, techniques, approaches, and real-world experience.
Online • Live & Recorded
CIDERNOMICS
Explore the costs and financial considerations behind cider production, operations, and business decisions.
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ADVANCED CIDER & PERRY PRODUCTION: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Develop stronger production judgment through immersive training in cider science, fermentation, finishing, packaging, sensory evaluation, and decision-making.
In-Person • Hands-On
December 7-11, 2026 • Geneva, NY
ESSENTIAL LABORATORY TESTING OF CIDER & PERRY
Build practical laboratory skills through hands-on training in core analyses, testing techniques, data interpretation, and quality control.Â
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In-Person • Hands-On
May 17-19, 2027 • Blacksburg, VA
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ESSENTIAL SENSORY ANALYSIS OF CIDER & PERRY
Develop sensory skills for product development through guided tastings, structured evaluation, flavor profiling, fault identification, and applied product assessment.
In-Person • Hands-On
May 20-21, 2027 • Blacksburg, VA
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
"Cider Institute classes are absolutely essential for those wishing to enter the world of professional cidermaking."
- Joey Courchesne, Annapolis Cider Company (Nova Scotia, Canada)
"The instructors are always available, easily accessible and extremely knowledgeable."
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-Â Jennifer Curs, Bauman's Cider (Oregon, USA)
"Â I recommend Cider Institute courses to anyone who is seeking education in cidermaking."Â Â
- Jee Won Jeong, Home Cidermaker (Seoul, South Korea)
CIDER EDUCATION FROM LEADING EXPERTS
WHERE SCIENCE MEETS PRACTICE
Our education is shaped by researchers, scientists, academics, professional cidermakers, and other specialists who bring deep expertise in cider and perry production. Together, our instructors, leadership, and Board connect scientific knowledge with practical experience to advance professional cidermaking worldwide.
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