Flying Brick Cider Co is set to host world cider authority Lee Reeve when he lands on the Bellarine to facilitate Australia’s first internationally accredited cider education course, the Certified Cider Professional (CCP) Program.
Created by the American Cider Association (ACA), the Level 1: Certified Cider Guide (CCG) course will be held onsite at Flying Brick Cider House on Wednesday September 17 from 1pm to 5pm.
Leisurely run over the course of the afternoon, this L1 CCG training has been developed specifically for those who work directly with consumers and trade customers, namely those working in retail and hospitality, importers, distributors, wholesalers and employees of cider producers.
It is also a program for cider fans, aficionados and drinkers keen to expand their knowledge and passion.
The L1 CCG is designed to empower participants with a professional standard of knowledge and appreciation of different types of cider and how they are achieved, an approach to assessing cider and the different sensorial qualities they have, and guidance on the best practice principles for serving, storing and selling.
Candidates will receive a study guide and a link to the online exam in advance of the workshop.
The afternoon itself will consist of Lee’s presentation of the materials from the study guide, with extra elaboration and the opportunity for questions.
There will also be a guided sensory session of at least three ciders clearly demonstrating the key structural characteristics within cider and utilising a structured approach to their assessment.
Limited to a maximum of 20 participants, the topics covered in Level 1: CCG are:
Apples, pears and orchards
Cider production
Families and flavour
Evaluating cider
Keeping and serving
Cider and food
Social responsibility
Tickets are purchased via the American Cider Association website. The cost is USD$189 per person (which equates to AUD$289) and includes Study Guide, Online Exam, Lee Reeve personal tuition, cider tastings, light refreshments and certification.
Go to ciderassociation.org/september-17-level-1-ccg-workshop-in-wallington-australia/ for more information.
About Lee Reeve
Lee Reeve is regarded as the leading authority on cider in Asia and is a noted international speaker regarding its cider scene, market, and industry. He is the owner/operator of inCiderJapan, and also the creator/organiser of the Japan Cider Cup Tasting Competition & International Cider Event. Lee has been a regular contributor to CiderCraft and Malus magazines, and when he’s not judging ciders or teaching others about cider, there’s a reasonable chance he’s somewhere making cider.
In June of 2024, Lee joined the American Cider Association’s team as their licensed educator for Japan, China, Korea, and elsewhere in Asia, and is both delighted and proud to now offer workshops in Australia.
