Cider Beverage Badge
The Cider Beverage Badge will give the student a background in Cider-making that will provide them with the skills and background necessary for a career in the cider industry. Production, flavors, quality, finishing and marking and sales are explored.
October 25 - November 19, 2021
Cost to complete the full badge: $599
This badge includes the following microcredentials:
Cider Ethanol Production
In this microcredential, the student will be able to describe the ingredients, processing steps and equipment that are necessary in cider-making.
Cost: $149 // Online
Cider Flavors: Ingredients and Flavor Additives
In this microcredential, the student will learn how to describe cider based on organoleptic attributes and how flavour, aroma and appearance can be manipulated using different ingredients and adulterants.
Cost: $149 // Online
Cider Quality
In this microcredential, the student will be able to describe the chemistry associated with cider production in addition to ensuring the necessary elements and processes are in place to make quality cider. The student will also explain Quality Assurance and Quality Control metrics during the process of cider making.
Cost: $149 // Online
Cider Finishing
In this microcredential, the student will describe the different processing steps that are applied to create ciders with specific attributes that are sought by the consumer. The student will describe different clarification and filtration processes, how to carbonate a cider and to package the finished product.
Cider Marketing and Sales
In this microcredential the student will examine the history of cider, its place in the beverage marketplace and how new cider products are being developed and brought to market.
Cost: $149 // Online
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