Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-20

[martybean]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

Bon, even though I said I probably wouldnt have the money thats largely due to the fact that we just spent $900 on a new dishwasher.
I do think the course is good value, people should think of how long it takes to aquire such knowledge. My wife pays about $120 p/h for chocolate making lessons at a top Melbourne school

[Dimal]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

Dunno Bon..... :-?

As a humble Electrical Engineer working in Heavy Industry and Mining, I was frequently seconded out to sister organisations and others for a minimum of $175/Hr and that was back in the early 90s. When you consider that people with my knowledge and experience arent exactly as scarce as hens teeth, compared to someone of the ilk of one "Lindsay Corby", I think the asking price is more than reasonable in todays money. Im with the others, if it was within my means and I was physically up to the challenge of the travel involved, Id jump at the chance..... 8-)

Mal.

[luca]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

From the sounds of it, before you even walk in the door youre paying for someone to spend at least a day on a sample roaster.

Sometimes I think that its nice and very useful to get a coffee perspective from someone who is not all that in to coffee. At First Pour, I am lucky enough to count a wine maker and beer taster as my customers and though they profess not to know anything about coffee, their comments based on tasting are as insightful as anything that I have heard from people who work in the coffee industry.

Cheers,

Luca

[TC]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

Well, how how much it would take for the the likes of Hazel, Scottie, Emily Oak or Dave Makin to run something like this?

With all due respect Bon, I suspect Hazel, Scottie, Em and Dave would probably be really keen to attend something like this- as its unique and at at whole new level. For industry people of this calibre, it may only be palate calibration but you dont know unless you check. The responses from the last session were along the lines of mind blowing...

Bottom line is that you gets what you pays for and perhaps it not all that wise to place a perceived value on something you have not experienced. :-?

Im going and if the responses of the last group who attended are anything to go by, it will be worth every cent.

[Bon]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

Well, how how much it would take for the the likes of Hazel, Scottie, Emily Oak or Dave Makin to run something like this?

[Thundergod]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

Agree with what Dennis said about credibility.

That stockmarket/TAB comparison shows up a lack of knowledge.

When I used to bet on the horses and studied the form guide thoroughly each week my average was 2 winners out of 3 picks.
In 20 years in the stock market I only ever made 1 bad choice and made money on all the rest.

Im with Viv and Den and would love to be able to take up the opportunity to train my palate.
At the moment its nothing special.

[Dennis]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

Bon, Lindsay is a master of wine and wine appreciation, and the course is palate training and sensory analysis of coffee - palate and sensory analysis for both wine and coffee have many similarities. If you cant see that, then youd be right not to want to be involved.

There are very few people who are as you say, widely recognised and directly involved from crop to cup who are prepared to share their knowledge. But if you do find one, let me know and we might be able to go together and split the cost! ;D

Youre right not to trust in people, simply because they have a title like "Professor". The one you had dinner with is a case in point. The comparison of investing in the stockmarket versus picking a horse on the TAB is totally ludicrous. Volatility in the stockmarket is actually a rarity, and over time, is proven to be one of thebest investments that can be made.

I suspect that even the good professor has superannuation. Guess where his super fund invest his money?

Like Viviane, I too would be at this course in a flash if I could!

[Viviane]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

So I guess thats a "no" from you then, Bon.

Personally, Id be there in a flash if I could manage it.

[Bon]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

Ive had 1 on 1 with an ABC for $50/hour, someone whos actually proven themselves and their palate and one many would consider a leader in the industry.

I have no idea who this Lindsay bloke is and Im not trying to saying that he isnt good or reputable, its just a big unknown to me for that kind of money.

It takes a little more than being a Professor to sell someones credentials to me. I was fortunate enough to sit down with a Uni professor of mine for dinner and have him tell me he didnt believe in investing in the stock market, he thought it was all a load of shit and you may as well go down to the TAB and put your money on lucky #13.

My point Im trying to make is, that I would rather go learn off someone whos widely recognised in the industry for roasting and actually producing it in the cup..

[Dennis]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

$550?! Yikes!

You could get 1 on 1 training for $50/hour.... and get 10 hours one on one for the same amount of money.

Hi Bon

I dont know what sort of $50 per hour training you may be referring to, but if its something like one single driving lesson that you can get anywhere, anytime, and delivered by just about anyone, then fair enough.

On the other hand, if you are thinking of a two-day, intensive course offered by a reputable organisation and facilitated by someone with Lindsays credentials, then the $550 is a more than fair price.

[Bon]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

$550?! Yikes!

You could get 1 on 1 training for $50/hour.... and get 10 hours one on one for the same amount of money.

[martybean]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

I enquired about the course and would love to go just getting the funds might be hard. But who knows?

[E-Gene]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

Really really tempted!

[luca]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

Looks like fun. If I could afford it, Id be in like a shot.

[dino]

Re: Palate Training & Sensory Analysis - July 19-2

yep - paid today :