Cider & Cheese 101 is a guided tasting of Eden's heritage ciders and Vermont artisan cheese, followed by an after-hours shopping experience.

Join us for an evening of cider, cheese, and fun led by Adam Goddu, General Manager of Eden Boutique Taproom & Cheese Bar. Explore Eden's heritage cider and artisan cheese made right here in Vermont by tasting specially designed pairings. We'll answer all those burning questions like: "How did the bubbles get into this cider?" and "Why is goat cheese always white?"

Participants will learn the difference between heritage cider and modern cider, as well as what distinguishes artisan cheese from others. We'll teach you how to build a perfect cheese plate to complement heritage ciders and you'll get to shop our cider and cheese collection after-hours with a special discount for attendees!

Instructor Adam Goddu is a Certified Cheese Professional with a passion for cider. Previously, he served as Director of Educational Programming at Murray's Cheese in New York City. A New England native, Adam moved to Vermont to join the team at Eden Specialty Ciders in spreading the word about heritage cider.

Eden Specialty Ciders is headquartered in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, a region known for its agricultural and artisan production. The Leger family started making cider in the basement of our farmhouse at our West Charleston orchard and later expanded production in our cider making facility in a historic industrial building in downtown Newport. At Eden Boutique Taproom & Cheese Bar in Downtown Winooski, we offer a retail and tasting experience with artisan cheese, charcuterie, and accoutrements. Our award-winning heritage ciders feature tannic and heirloom apple varieties in a range of styles including sparking, still, dry, and semi-dry.