Happy Philly Cider Week!
We have a perfectly cheesy way for you to celebrate. Philly Cheese School is excited to team up with Claire Trindle, a seasoned cider aficionado and Pennsylvania’s first female Certified Pommelier, for an epic cider and cheese pairing class! Claire is not just a certified (literally) cider expert – she's an experienced beverage pro and the mind behind Blind Bear Beverages, where she leads tasting experiences and consults with bars looking to take their drinks menu to the next level. Get ready for a super informative session where Claire breaks down the magic behind some cool ciders and how they can pair with the perfect cheeses.
Join us in the PCS Classroom where you'll be guided through a tasting of four of Claire's favorite ciders, expertly paired with four artisanal cheeses. Claire will co-lead the class alongside PCS’s Julia Fox-Birnbaum and both will offer insight on the products featured, as well as pairing, serving and tasting tips. Guests will also have the chance to tune into their own senses and practice honing their sensory analysis skills.
After class, participants will have access to the PCS Classroom Gift Shop, stocked with PCS merchandise and a rotating selection of cheese-themed gift items.
Booking Info: Ticket Link. All public classes are open only to adults 21+. This class will take place at the PCS Classroom, click here for more info about the space. In order to receive a full refund, cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the scheduled event time. This page will only show the amount of tickets which are still available for purchase. For example, if you are only able to buy 1 ticket then that means only one seat remains in class. If you are having trouble using a gift card please email julia@phillycheeseschool.com with the class you want to attend, the number of tickets needed and your gift card code number.
About Claire Trindle:
Claire Trindle is a Philly-based beverage professional with a passion for exploring new flavors. Through her business, Blind Bear Beverages, she delights in leading enthusiasts on a journey of flavor discovery, exploring the world of fermented beverages and food pairings. Claire is proud to be Philadelphia’s first Certified Pommelier™ and Pennsylvania’s first female Certified Pommelier™. Claire’s cider industry experience includes roles at Hale & True Cider Co. and Graft Cider. Claire is also a Certified Beer Guide (Cicerone Level 1) and an active member of the Philadelphia chapters of the United States Bartenders Guild, Pink Boots Society, and Sisterly Love Collective. When she's not leading tasting events, you can find Claire enjoying a modern dry cider with a brie. Come learn about cider and cheese pairings with Claire at Philly Cheese School! Follow her liquid adventures at @BlindBearClaire.
About Julia Fox-Birnbaum:
"I’m Julia Fox-Birnbaum and I’ve been in the Cheese Industry since 2014. I’ve worked in cheese education, marketing, social media and more. Before making Philly Cheese School my full-time gig, I filled in as head buyer and manager for one of the largest cheese counters on the East Coast. Over the years I've been lucky enough to visit farms, meet artisan cheese producers and train under some of the best cheesemongers in the field. For me, cheese is a magical food which connects flavor to tradition and science and so much more. My favorite thing about cheese is its ability to tell a story and bring people together. Philly Cheese School was born out of my love of sharing these stories with my community. My goal here is to educate cheese lovers from near and far on this endlessly fascinating and delicious topic which I’ve dedicated my career to.”
