Cooper Course
Dive into the art of barrel-making with Cooperage Mastery Course. Master timber selection, stave crafting, barrel assembly, toasting techniques, leak detection, and maintenance practices to produce sturdy, leak-proof barrels perfect for enhancing wines, whiskies, beers, and spirits with superior flavour profiles.

from 4 to 360h 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 worth. You'll explore wood structure, timber types, drying methods, and stave shaping, progressing to assembly, bending, hoop fitting, groove cutting, and end assembly. Gain expertise in toasting, leak checks, preparation, and ongoing maintenance to ensure barrels deliver reliable performance and satisfy strict quality requirements.
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Develop skills
- Master barrel design: dimensions, shapes, and timber selection for precise flavour influence.
- Excel in stave precision: joint preparation, bending, and hoop installation for robust, long-lasting barrels.
- Understand cooperage wood science: timber varieties, grain patterns, and chemistry impacting spirits and wines.
- Perform rapid leak detection: contemporary 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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