Cooper Course
The Cooper Barrel Crafting Mastery Course teaches the essential skills of cooperage, from selecting and preparing wood to designing staves, assembling barrels, applying toasting and charring, conducting leak tests, and managing barrel lifecycles. Students gain expertise in building durable, leak-proof barrels optimized for aging wine, whiskey, beer, and spirits, ensuring superior flavor profiles and product quality.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to crafting high-quality barrels that boost flavor and value. Participants explore wood anatomy, species selection, seasoning techniques, and stave design, progressing to barrel raising, bending, hoop installation, crozing, and head fitting. Advanced topics include toasting, leak testing, conditioning, and barrel lifecycle management to ensure consistent performance and adherence to strict standards.
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Develop skills
- Master barrel design principles including size, geometry, and wood selection to precisely control flavor development.
- Develop precision skills in stave jointing, bending, and hooping to create tight, long-lasting barrels.
- Understand wood science fundamentals like species characteristics, grain patterns, and chemistry influencing wine and spirits maturation.
- Learn efficient leak testing techniques using modern tools to identify, repair, and prevent barrel issues.
- Gain control over toasting and charring processes to consistently achieve desired flavors, aromas, and colors.
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