Private Instruction - Brewing, Winemaking, Cider, Cheesemaking
We are now making our staff available to you for Private Instruction. We hope this will offer our hobbyists more than a group class ever could. Up to 4 people may attend each lesson. Private instruction takes place on premise at The Beverage People's Fermenters Warehouse in Santa Rosa, CA.
Our private instruction lesson plans are instruction only. They do not include beverage/food production on site or any beverage/food handling.
About Scheduling a Private Instruction

Home Brewing
Approximate time per lesson: 40-60 minutes
Full Lesson Plan Includes:
Making Wine
Approximate time per lesson: 40-60 minutes
Full Lesson Plan Includes:
Making Cider
Approximate time per lesson: 40-60 minutes
Full Lesson Plan Includes:
Cheesemaking
Approximate time per lesson: 60 minutes
Full Lesson Plan Includes:
- Lesson 1 - Cheesemaking Introductory Overview, Starter Cultures, Coagulants, and Sanitation & Safety
- Lesson 2 - Affinage (Cheese Aging) – Humidity, Temperature and Rind Development
- Lesson 3 - Advanced Cheesemaking - Handling Curds, Monitoring pH, Salting Techniques, Pressing, Stretching Cheese, and Fun Enhancement Techniques - Leaf Wrapping, Wine & Beer Brining, Using Ash, Smoking Cheese
Our instructors can combine one-on-one support, with deep knowledge of the products available in the supply chain and the support of The Beverage People---a company that goes back to 1980, essentially the beginning of legal homebrewing in California.
About Scheduling a Private Instruction
Owner, Teacher, Author, BJCP Judge, Enthusiast
Gabe Jackson
Owner, Trained Hobbyist, Inventory & Purchasing Manager
Jane Jackson