Portland, OR (November 3, 2025) – The Cider Institute, the main nonprofit advancing the science and craft of cider manufacturing, is proud to announce the primary UK providing of its flagship cidermaking course, Cider & Perry Manufacturing – A Basis. Scheduled for 16-20 March 2026, this hands-on, immersive program will happen at NIAB in East Malling, giving cider producers a novel alternative to increase their abilities and information.
Designed for each seasoned producers and aspiring cidermakers, the coaching presents complete, science-based instruction in juice chemistry, fermentation, mixing, packaging, lab evaluation, sensory analysis, and high quality management. Individuals achieve sensible abilities instantly from internationally acknowledged instructors, combining rigorous scientific ideas with real-world functions that may instantly improve manufacturing and product high quality.
This UK launch represents a serious milestone for the Cider Institute, which not too long ago rebranded to replicate its rising worldwide attain and influence. Previously often called the Cider Institute of North America (CINA), the group has educated almost 2,000 cidermakers throughout 44 U.S. states, 8 provinces, and 28 nations, establishing a fame for high-quality, sensible schooling that blends science and craft.
“Providing this course within the UK offers extra producers direct entry to the knowledgeable, hands-on coaching that has supported cidermakers all over the world since 2016,” mentioned Government Director Brighid O’Keane.
This system additionally fills a notable hole within the worldwide cider schooling panorama following the retirement of {industry} veteran Peter Mitchell of the UK Cider & Perry Academy. By offering structured, professional-level coaching, the Cider Institute equips the subsequent technology of cidermakers with the instruments to keep up and elevate cider high quality.
Individuals on this course are candidates for the industry-recognized Basis Certificates in Cider & Perry Manufacturing. “This course is crucial for present producers and people coming into skilled cidermaking. The instructors provide partaking, sensible content material in a welcoming atmosphere,” mentioned Joey Courchesne, Licensed Cidermaker and Head Cidermaker at Annapolis Cider Firm in Nova Scotia.
The Cider Institute’s packages are distinguished by their mixture of scientific rigor and hands-on studying, developed by means of years of collaboration with tutorial consultants and {industry} leaders. This primary UK providing continues the Institute’s mission to foster excellence, innovation, and sustainability in cider manufacturing worldwide.
Course Particulars:
- Dates: 16–20 March 2026
- Location: NIAB at East Malling, with cidery excursions round Kent, UK
- Format: 5-day immersive, hands-on cider manufacturing coaching
- Agenda and registration: Early-bird charges by means of 31 December https://buytickets.at/ciderinstitute/1927070
