Cider Production: Apples and Fermented Juice

Catalog description

Hard cider consumption has expanded rapidly over the last decade. Want to learn why? This course focuses on the scientific basis of cider production from orchard to bottle and provides a brief overview of the history and culture of cider. We will also review the current market trends and the economics of growing hard cider apples and producing cider. The suitability of producing cider will be contrasted with wine production in NYS. Each class will include tastings so that students receive a robust overview of typical cider flavors, an introduction to different cider styles, and gain an ability to identify both good and off-flavors in ciders. Course drops are only allowed until the start of the third lecture. We do not maintain a waitlist or manually manage enrollment for this class, students should self-monitor to see when a seat opens up.