Classes

The cost of each wine class is $15.00 (to cover the cost of materials, samples and glasses) and the cost of each beer class is $10 (to cover materials and glasses- no samples). The cost of the class 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. 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

* In the Beginning Winemaking Class, we will discuss the winemaking process, wine styles, testing and adjusting the must and equipment needed for home winemaking. A wine tasting will be conducted. We will demonstrate the process of making wine from a wine kit. Acid and sugar testing will be stressed.

      Advanced Winemaking Class

* 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 ml fermenting, cold stabilizing, fining, barrel aging and bottling will be discussed. A wine tasting will be conducted. 

               Beginner/Intermediate Beer Brewing Class

*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.

All Grain Brewing Class- 

* 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.