Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

[Andy]

What: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis of Coffee
When: October 4th and 5th 2008
Where: Coffee Academy - Melbourne
Cost: $550 CSr discount ($600 for others)

Palate Training & Sensory Analysis of Coffee

Two day intensive workshop for coffee professionals, roasters, baristas and serious amateurs who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in coffee analysis using sensory analysis techniques developed for the wine industry.

Designed by Lindsay Corby, full time lecturer in Wine Production Department of Agricultural Science, Latrobe University, Jill Adams Training and Development Manager of the Coffee Academy.

Day one
The focus is on training your palate to identify different tastes and flavours found in coffee:
1. Sugars, acids, tannins and bitterness tasted separately then in combination
2. Un-roasted coffee components
3. Roasted coffee components
4. Combinations of 1,2&3
All compounds will be tasted in water and in coffee.

Day two
A range of roasted coffees will be tasted to highlight the effects of plant variety, processing
techniques, region and the roaster on coffee flavour profiles:
1. Different Arabica plant varieties from the same place
2. Different processing techniques
3. Different regions/countries
4. Same coffee roasted differently.
5. Growing and processing faults/taints
6. Robusta / different countries and processing


Coffee Academy
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
555 La Trobe Steet, Melbourne
Phone: (03) 9606 2111
Email: jilla@angliss.vic.edu.au
http://coffee.angliss.vic.edu.au

[yeeza]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

Looks like perfect timing to come down to VIC I reckon. Im so there.

[TC]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

Looks like perfect timing to come down to VIC I reckon. Im so there.

Yes YeeZa,

Having participated in the last one, I cant recommend it too highly....Sell the family to get there if need be

Chris

[mwatt]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

Oh, I sooo wish one of these would be held in Sydney!

[yeeza]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

Like you need it (Super Palate)Michelle , Im the one with only 4 taste buds on my tongue that need a workout haha

[Andy]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

Michelle,
I mentioned Sydney to the Coffee Academy last time and it will happen, we just dont know the logistics of when and where... I would guess (and it really is a guess) that early in the new year might be likely as the schooling comittment from Angliss and LaTrobe would be at its lowest.

YeeZa,
as Chris said, you should love it. I doubt anyone who loves coffee could go without learning at least a couple of gems for the weekend... and its fun too boot!

[mwatt]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

Michelle,
I mentioned Sydney to the Coffee Academy last time and it will happen, we just dont know the logistics of when and where... I would guess (and it really is a guess) that early in the new year might be likely as the schooling comittment from Angliss and LaTrobe would be at its lowest.

Eeeexcellent! Will start saving now ...

[Ben_S]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

Have booked. Intimidated, but excited.

[yeeza]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

Have booked. Intimidated, but excited.

Haha, yeah I know what you mean! 8-)

[Andy]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5


Nah, the intimidation is just in your own head.

Its a well designed course that focuses on "what you can taste" and exploring your own palate (ie: there are no right/wrong answers!)

So dont be scared, be excited, its a great experience!

[Ben_S]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

you are probably right, but I always feel like such a novice on this site
hopefully this takes me to the next level.

B

[yeeza]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

you are probably right, but I always feel like such a novice on this site

haha yeah, if its any consolation, I just noticed that Im approaching 1000 posts and I still feel like a novice. Its one of those things though that the more you learn the more you realise theres so much more to learn - I guess thats the coffee-hook.

Not that Im complaining ;D

[yeeza]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

woot! Got my flight booked! 8-)

Get down the Friday before and staying the week unti the following Saturday. I will be consuming some coffee over that time Im guessing. [smiley=evil.gif] [smiley=engel017.gif]

[yeeza]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

So any other CSs signed up?

Oh and if youre from out of town, book your hotels now as the footy finals are on then too and the hotels are chockas. Ive gotta split up my cribs as I couldnt get one in the same place for the whole time Im there. (Thanks HD for the heads up)

[TC]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - Oct 4-5

So any other CSs signed up?

Oh and if youre from out of town, book your hotels now as the footy finals are on then too and the hotels are chockas. Ive gotta split up my cribs as I couldnt get one in the same place for the whole time Im there. (Thanks HD for the heads up)

Hmm...Wonder whats on? The grand final is this coming weekend....Sat 27th to be exact