Join at James Creek Cider House in Cameron as David & Ann Marie lead a Cider-Making Class geared to home cidermakers. David & Ann Marie trained with Peter Mitchell at the Cider & Perry Academy in the UK and have been commercial cidermakers for over eight years, garnering various regional, national and even international awards. They got their start homebrewing beer in the kitchen nearly thirty years ago.

Topics may include apple selection; washing, crushing, pressing fruit; sanitizing equipment; testing pH andjaem using sulfites; pitching yeast; monitoring fermentation; racking cider post-fermentation; storing and blending cider; bottling and carbonation.

Participants will receive sulfites, yeast and nutrients to make a five-gallon batch on their own and will have the option to purchase fresh apple juice to ferment cider at home (not for personal consumption). Bring a food-grade bucket with a tight-fitting lid, carboy or Speidel to transport juice.

The cost is $30 per person. For additional information and ticket purchases, call 910-245-9901.