Cooper Course
Dive into the art of barrel-making with this comprehensive course. Learn essential techniques including wood selection, stave preparation, barrel assembly, precise toasting, leak detection, and long-term care. Build sturdy, leak-proof barrels perfect for enhancing wine, whisky, beer, and spirits, ensuring consistent quality and superior flavour profiles every time.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to crafting high-quality barrels that boost flavour and value. You'll explore wood anatomy, species selection, seasoning, and stave design, progressing to barrel raising, bending, hoop fitting, crozing, and head assembly. Gain expertise in toasting, leak testing, conditioning, and ongoing maintenance to ensure barrels deliver reliable performance and meet strict standards for wine and spirits.
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Develop skills
- Master barrel design: optimise size, shape, and timber types for precise flavour influence.
- Excel in stave craftsmanship: jointing, bending, and hooping for robust, watertight barrels.
- Understand cooperage wood science: timber species, grain patterns, and chemistry impacting beverages.
- Implement rapid leak detection: cutting-edge techniques to identify, repair, and avoid barrel issues.
- Control toasting and charring: achieve consistent flavour, scent, and hue through reliable processes.
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