Classes
The cost of each class is $12.00 (to cover the cost of materials, samples and glasses) and is payable the day of the class. Call 330-633-7223 to make a reservation. Reservations are required. Seating is limited and done on a first come first serve basis. Current class dates are listed below. You must be 21 years of age to attend.
Beginning Winemaking
Saturday October 24th, 2009- 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday January 9th, 2010- 2 pm - 4: 30 pm
Saturday March 6th, 1010- 2 pm - 4:30 pm
* In the beginning Winemaking Class, we will discuss the winemaking process, wine styles, testing and adjusting the must and equipment needed for winemaking. A wine tasting will be conducted including home made and commercial wines. We will demonstrate the process of making wine from a wine kit. Acid and sugar testing will be demonstrated.
Advanced Winemaking Class
Saturday November 14th, 2009- 2 to 5 pm
Saturday February 6th, 2010- 2 to 5 pm
* In the advanced winemaking class, we will discuss the winemaking process as it relates fresh vinifera grapes. Topics such as acid testing, sugar testing, sulfur testing, crushing and destemming, cold soaking, macerating, alcoholic and ml fermenting, cold stabilizing, fining, barrel aging and bottling will be discussed. A wine tasting will be conducted.
Beginner/Intermediate Beer Brewing Class
Saturday November 28th, 2009- 2 to 4:30
Saturday January 23rd, 2010- 2 to 4:30
Saturday March 20th, 2010- 2 to 4:30
*In the Beginner/Intermediate Beer brewing class, we will discuss the flavor and aroma of various malts and hops. Commercial and homebrewed beers will be paired with each malt or hop discussed. In-depth information will be provided regarding yeast and yeast culturing. We will demonstrate the intermediate beer brewing process and stress sanitation, yeast and water quality and recipe formulation. We will also discuss the use of the hydrometer.
All Grain Brewing Class-
