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BACA launches new dates for its award-winning cider courses
New cider course dates have been released by the Beer and Cider Academy (BACA) after its pommelier courses sold out earlier this year.
The courses, which over the last four and a half years have been headed up by Gabe Cook aka The Ciderologist, have helped to create 28 pommeliers and are renowned for being the pinnacle of cider advocacy.
As Europe’s first cider sommelier training programme, these sessions are a must for anyone wishing to become a knowledgeable expert and passionate advocate for cider.
Participants in the courses range from retailers and exporters (e.g.TESCO, SovBev), to larger cider makers (e.g. Thatchers, MCBC), to small independent cider makers (e.g. Sxollie, Saxby’s, Napton Cidery) to passionate enthusiasts.
Thanks to the courses, there are now certified pommeliers across the UK, and into the US, Norway and Italy. In the UK, the training courses will be offered in London, Bristol, Manchester and Herefordshire.
The announcement of the new course dates coincides with the re-launch of The Ciderologist website, now with clear navigation to all of the services and platforms available, including The Ciderologist Patreon platform, the Neutral Cider Hotel podcast, cider tours and new merchandise.
Cook said,” The continued demand for the BACA cider courses demonstrates just what an exciting time for cider it is. The drinks trade, drinks media and, most importantly, drinkers themselves are starting to understand what a versatile, quality and diverse drink cider can be.”
He added: “I have been working full time as The Ciderologist for five years this summer, a milestone which is an indication of cider’s wonderful renaissance. I truly believe that cider has all of the elegance and finesse of a wine and all of the character and personality of a beer. I am terribly excited to be launching my new website which provides the opportunity for people with a personal or professional interest in cider to experience its full opportunity. ”
To learn more about the BACA cider courses and all of the other activities and services from The Ciderologist, please head to The Ciderologist website.