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OSU Extension shares research-based knowledge to support Oregon’s wine and beer industries from vineyard and hop yard to fermentation and quality control. We provide education, technical support and industry collaboration to help producers improve production and sustainability.

Starting a Distilled Spirit Business

By Derrick Risner Paul Hughes Lisbeth Goddik and Sebastian Ramirez

Craft distilling is a growing industry, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for registering a distilled spirit business and getting the proper permits.

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Winemaking resources

Winemaking basics: Can you trust your pH meter?

For winemakers, a pH meter is an indispensable tool. Accurate measurements of acidity are essential to winemaking and help prevent spoilage. But how do you know if a pH meter is accurate? Testing and regular maintenance.

James Osborne | Mar 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog

Preparing for harvest: Grape chemistry and pre-fermentation adjustments

This article provides guidance on grape maturity testing and how to determine pre-fermentation adjustments.

James Osborne | Aug 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog

Wine Industry Wildfire Smoke Toolkit (in English)

This website hosted by the Oregon Wine Board, provides important resources, industry round table discussions, and frequently asked questions regarding smoke effects on grapes and wine.

Sep 2020 | Online resource

Dealing with damaged fruit in the winery

For wineries, grapes that have been damaged, usually by ill-timed rainstorms, pose challenges. Fruit fly larvae are often the most visible result but the bigger danger are microorganisms that can ruin the fruit.

James Osborne | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Yeast nutrients and 'stuck fermentations'

Fermentation doesn't always go as planned. Sometimes, a warm growing season can stall the process of turning grapes into wine. Here's what winemakers need to know to guard against "stuck fermentation," and a guide to the steps you can take to restart a slow or sluggish fermentation.

James Osborne | May 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

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Hard Cider Production and Orchard Management in the Pacific Northwest

By Gary A. Moulton Carol A. Miles Jacqueline King and Andrew Zimmerman

Making hard cider for both commercial and private enjoyment is the target of renewed interest in areas that are well suited to growing apples. This manual provides basic information on the many considerations that go into the reliable production of high quality cider for market, including choosing among cider apple categories, fermentation procedures, pest management, storage, and more.

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Latest Resources

Season 3, Episode 5 | Tailoring Vineyard Nutrition from Soil to Wine (in English)

Learn more about the importance of soil, water, and leaf analysis in vineyard nutrition management.

Patricia A. Skinkis | Jun 2025 | Podcast episode

Season 3, Episode 4 | Vineyard Nitrogen and Potassium Impacts on Wine Quality (in English)

Learn what winemakers look for in vineyard nutrient management to achieve quality wine grapes and wine.

Patricia A. Skinkis | May 2025 | Podcast episode

Season 3, Episode 3 | Interesting and Unexpected Wine Outcomes from Nutrient Trials (in English)

Learn about how wines are impacted by vineyard nutrition trials.

Patricia A. Skinkis | Apr 2025 | Podcast episode

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Latest News

OSU studies the effects of pathogen attacking Pacific Northwest hop fields

OSU is using a federal grant to research the effects of Fusarium canker on hops.

Henry Carnell | Jun 13, 2024 | News story

Why are my grapevines stunted? OSU Extension has the answers

App makes it easy to check out all the possibilities and pick the right solution

Gail Wells | Mar 1, 2016 | News story

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Contact for questions related to commercial wine production

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Is there a safe way to can fermented cider?

P: We have apple cider that is just starting to ferment. I want to can the cider in glass jars to use throughout the year, and I need a safe technique. Thank you!

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