Cooper Course
Master the art of cooperage through this comprehensive course. Learn essential techniques including wood selection, stave design, barrel raising, toasting, leak testing, and lifecycle maintenance to produce tight, durable barrels that enhance wines, whiskies, beers, and spirits, meeting the highest quality benchmarks.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a focused, practical route to crafting reliable barrels that boost flavour and value. Delve into wood anatomy, species selection, seasoning, and stave design, progressing to raising, bending, hoopwork, crozing, and head fitting. Gain expertise in toasting, leak testing, conditioning, and lifecycle management to ensure consistent performance and adherence to stringent product standards.
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Develop skills
- Barrel design expertise: dimensions, geometry, and wood selection for precise flavour control.
- Accurate stave craftsmanship: jointing, bending, and hooping for robust, leak-proof barrels.
- Wood science knowledge: understanding species, grain patterns, and chemistry influencing wines and spirits.
- Efficient leak detection: contemporary techniques to identify, repair, and avoid barrel issues.
- Controlled toasting and charring: consistent methods to refine flavour, aroma, and colour profiles.
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