Beer and Wine Making Classes- 2012

The following classes will be available for 2011 and 2012.

The cost of each WINE CLASS is $15.00 (to cover the cost of materials, samples and glasses) 

The cost of each BEER CLASS is $10 (to cover the cost of materials and glasses)- no beer samples can be given.

The cost of the class is payable the day of the class. Each class lasts approximately 2 hours.

Call 330-633-7223 to make a reservation.  Reservations are required. Seating is limited and done on a first come first serve basis. Classes are typically scheduled from October thru April. Please check back to see the updated class date list.

You must be 21 years of age to attend.

Beginning Winemaking

Saturday January 21st- 2 pm

Saturday February 18th- 2 pm

* In the Beginning Winemaking Class, we will discuss the winemaking process, wine styles, testing and adjusting the must and equipment needed for home winemaking. The winemaking process as it relates to a wine kit will be stressed. A wine tasting will be conducted. topics such as racking, topping, sulfiting and sanitizing will be covered in-depth.

      Advanced Winemaking Class

Saturday March 31st- 2 pm

* In the advanced winemaking class, we will discuss the winemaking process as it relates fresh vinifera and french hybrid grapes. Topics such as acid testing, sugar testing, sulfur testing, crushing and destemming, cold soaking, macerating, alcoholic and malo-lactic fermenting, cold stabilizing, fining, barrel aging and bottling will be discussed. A wine tasting will be conducted. 

               Beginner/Intermediate Beer Brewing Class

Saturday January 28th- 2 pm

Saturday February 25th- 2 pm

*In the Beginner/Intermediate Beer brewing class, we will discuss the flavor and aroma of various malts and hops. 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 and the beer judge certification program. No beer samples will be given due to current Ohio liquor laws.

All Grain Beer Brewing Class

Saturday March 24th- 2 pm

* In the All-Grain Brewing class, we will cover such topics as mash and wort pH, mashing, sparging, boiling and hopping an all-grain wort. We will demonstrate the all-grain brewing method (mash-in, protein rest, sacrification rest, mash-out and sparge). We will demonstrate the use of Pro-Mash software and discuss various forms of mashing and sparging. No beer samples will be given due to current Ohio liquor laws.