Seminar

From Tree to Barrel

Our barrel seminar is aimed at industry professionals such as distillers, brewers, winemakers, sommeliers, and trade journalists – a format by professionals for professionals, combining theory and practice in a meaningful way. If in doubt, we are happy to assist.

Seminar "From Tree to Barrel" 05/05 – 06/05/2026

The 2026 seminar is confirmed! We are pleased to inform you that registration is now open. Please note that the program below is preliminary and subject to change. We will, of course, keep you updated on all changes. Secure your spot now – we look forward to your participation!

Preliminary Topics

Processing of roundwood into staves
The art of barrel and Vat construction
Flavors imparted by wood
…

Preliminary Program:

To help you plan, we provide a preliminary program here. The final program with a detailed schedule will be sent to participants separately before the seminar.

05/05/2026: Start approx. 1:00 PM
06/05/2026: Start approx. 7:00 AM – Departure to the forest from Wurstmarktplatz in Bad Dürkheim
End of seminar approx. 3:00 PM

Photo Use:

By registering, I confirm that photos in which I appear may be used by Wilhelm Eder GmbH for reporting and PR purposes in connection with this event series.

Hotel

We have reserved a contingent of rooms for self-booking at the following hotel:

Mercure Hotels – Bad Dürkheim
Kurbrunnenstraße 30-32
67098 Bad Dürkheim
Tel.: +49 (0) 6322 601 – 0
Mail: H5338@acor.com

Dates:
Check-in from 04/05/2026 from 3:00 PM
Check-out 06/05/2026 by 12:00 PM

Rooms:
Single room: €105 / night
Double room: €140 / night
Tourist tax: €3 per person / night

To the hotel

Registration & Cancellation Conditions

Registration Conditions:
The seminar is designed for brewers, distillers, winemakers, bartenders, and trade magazines. A maximum of 2 participants per company can be registered.
Participation fee: €349 per person plus VAT.
Included in the fee: Dinner on the 2nd day (excluding drinks), meals and drinks on the 1st day, and transfer to the forest.
Please note that hotel accommodation is not included in the seminar. Please book and pay for your overnight stay yourself.

Cancellation Conditions:
Cancellations until 05/04/2026 are free of charge. Cancellations thereafter will incur 70% of the participation fee. The date of receipt of the written cancellation is decisive. Substitution of another participant is possible at any time.
In the event of absence, there is no entitlement to reimbursement of travel expenses; this includes, but is not limited to, costs for public transport tickets (e.g., train tickets).

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Seminar "From Tree to Barrel"

The “From Tree to Barrel” seminar 2026 has been successfully completed — we would like to thank all participants for their great interest and the inspiring exchange. Planning for the next seminar will begin soon.

“From Tree to Barrel” is designed for professionals from the beverage and alcohol industry — including distilleries, breweries, wineries, sommeliers, bar and cocktail professionals, as well as trade media. The seminar is created by professionals for professionals and offers practical insights into the world of cooperage and barrel maturation.

We provide an inside look at what stands behind a cooperage and our family business Wilhelm Eder: From wood selection and barrel production to the differences between new and previously used barrels. The seminar also covers ideal barrel storage, maturation influences, and many other fascinating aspects from everyday practice.

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