PROFESSIONAL CIDER EDUCATION FOR A GLOBAL INDUSTRY
ADVANCING CIDERMAKING WORLDWIDE
Empowering cidermakers with the knowledge, practical skills, and industry expertise to produce better cider and build stronger businesses.
Through science-based education, hands-on resources, professional certification, and connections with leading cider and academic experts, the Cider Institute supports cidermakers at every stage of their development. From foundational production knowledge to advanced technical training, we help strengthen quality, confidence, and innovation across the global cider community.
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PRODUCTIONÂ RESOURCESÂ FOR THE GLOBALÂ 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.
OUR THEORY OF CHANGE
PROFESSIONAL CIDER EDUCATION
The Cider Institute partners with industry leaders and academic experts to provide science-based education for a strong foundation in production knowledge. We offer the tools to foster a quality-centered approach to the craft of cidermaking.
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OUR ROOTS
Founded in 2016 as the Cider Institute of North America (CINA), our organization was 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.
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THE CIDER INSTITUTE TEAM
 The Cider Institute is a non-profit organization made up of passionate cider industry professionals and educators with a mission to create a quality-driven and sustainable cider industry through education and research. We work globally with universities and training institutions to develop curriculum and support research that will benefit the entire industry.
OUR TEAM
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."
-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)
OUR COURSES
CIDER COURSES TAUGHT BY CIDER EXPERTS
Cider-specific production education for beginners and professionals.
CIDERMAKING 101:
CORE CONCEPTS
Learn the essential steps of cider and perry production through a beginner-friendly, self-paced introduction to fruit selection, fermentation, maturation, carbonation, and packaging.
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES FOR CIDERYÂ EMPLOYEES
Build practical knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality control, and Good Manufacturing Practices for employees working in commercial cideries.
GMPs, SAFETY & SANITATION FOR CIDERY OWNERS AND OPERATORS
Develop documented safety, sanitation, quality, and HACCP systems designed to support safer, more accountable commercial cidery operations.
CIDER & PERRY PRODUCTION - FOUNDATION
Build comprehensive production knowledge through a 12-week online program combining self-paced study, live expert instruction, sensory training, and practical industry application.
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