Asturian Cider House Terms

Description

Asturian cider houses have their own vocabulary and customs, and this mini-course teaches both. Ten PDF lessons begin with the culture of Asturian cider and essential cider house vocabulary, then explain the art of pouring, or escanciar.

Later lessons cover production terms such as llagar, mayar and pipa, tasting and quality terms, etiquette and social customs, traditional festivals and food pairings. The last lessons explain cider types and designations and give a practical guide to visiting a sidrería. Exercises appear in every lesson but one. After reading, you should recognise the key terms and feel prepared for a visit.

Who it is for: travellers and cider enthusiasts who plan to visit Asturias and want to understand its cider houses.

What’s included
10 PDF lessons · 49 pages · about 19,000 words
One ZIP download that is yours to keep — read on any device, no subscription or app needed.

Course programme

1. Introduction to Asturian Cider Culture
2. Essential Cider House Vocabulary
3. The Art of Escanciar: Proper Cider Pouring Technique
4. Cider Production Terms: Llagar, Mayar, Pipa
5. Tasting and Quality Terms: Palu, Pegar, Espalmar
6. Cider House Etiquette and Social Customs
7. Traditional Cider Festivals and Celebrations
8. Pairing Cider with Asturian Cuisine
9. Understanding Cider Types and Designations
10. Practical Guide to Visiting a Sidrería