Cider World Academy

Training and education on the subject of cider since 2022.

We currently offer courses in cooperation with Hochschule Geisenheim University and the American Cider Association. The course programme is constantly being expanded. Please register in our contact form to stay up to date.

2026

Masterclass - Single Variety Ciders

15 March 2026 – 12:00 – ProWein Düsseldorf
Co-operation parnter Wein + Markt magazin, Hall 1 Stand D220
Masterclass with Apfelweinsommelier Michael Stöckl
Recommended to retail, ho-re-ca
In German

Cider World Forum

17 April 2026 – 10:00 – Frankfurt am Main
Lecture series during Cider World Frankfurt
Recommended to cideries, retail, ho-re-ca
Simultanious translated in English & German

Certified Pommelier

18 April 2026 – Frankfurt am Main
Level 2 CCP Programme of American Cider Association
Recommended to retail, ho-re-ca
Exam in English

Masterclass - Best of Cider World

18 April 2026 – 15:30 – Frankfurt am Main
Masterclass with Gabe Cook, The Ciderologist
During Cider World Expo
Recommended to all cider enthusiasts
In English language

2027

Certified Cider Expert

Spring 2027 – Geisenheim & Frankfurt am Main
Cooperation partners Hochschule Geisenheim University, German Marketing Association
Recommended to small cider makers, newcomers
Course in German language

Starting with the basics of law, specific insights are given into ingredients, basic technology, production, quality control, sensory analysis and marketing of cider, cider and processed products. The knowledge acquired ensures legal certainty when handling the products and allows you to design your product range. After the seminar in Geisenheim am Rhein and the visit to Cider World in Frankfurt am Main, the participant receives the ‘Cider Expert’ certificate.

Modul I – 26 + 27 February 2027 – Geisenheim University
Modul II – 12 + 13 March 2027 – Geisenheim University
Modul III – 17 April 2027 – Cider World Frankfurt – Frankfurt am Main