Celebrate (hard) CIDER on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center as part of ECHO AfterDark programming for the 21+ crowd. .

Hard cider has come a long way over the last few years and has quickly become one of the fastest growing beverage categories in the industry. Join your friends and learn about the science, artistry and flavors of hard cider from some of the industry’s best hard cider makers of the region.

Nine cider houses converge at ECHO and provide tastings of over 30 types of hard cider. Learn the science of what it takes to make great cider from these cider makers and tasting experts.

Presenters:
Anne Whyte, Vermont Homebrew Supply - Making your own hard cider at home
Albert Leger, Eden Ice Cicer - Ice Cider - history, process, chemistry
Bryan Holmes, Citizen Cider - Analytics, controls, and chemistry involved in commercial production of cider.
Plus an Orchardist - History of cider-making, heirloom apple varieties, and the future of cider apple orchards.

Tickets include all talks and demonstrations, a souvenir tasting glass and 10 complimentary tastings. Tickets are $20 for ECHO members and $25 for non-members. To purchase your tickets call 802-864-1848 option 7 or visit ECHO's website at http://www.echovermont.org.

Sponsored Vermont Homebrew Supply, g. housen Distributors and Rootstock Distribution

Special "after party" at Hotel Vermont immediately following the event.