Price: $265.00 (to be paid separately upon completion of SommCon registration)
Join us for this sake course that explores a variety of sake types and characteristics. The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is a focused introduction to sake for students with no experience. You will be able to study different sake serving methods, participate in hands-on sake tastings, and network with other students in the sake industry.
WSET Level 1 Award in Sake
This course is designed to provide a sound but simple introduction to sake. The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake qualification will assist those who need a basic familiarity with the main styles and categories of sake. Students will leave the course with hands-on sake knowledge gained from in-class sake tastings.
This course provides a textbook, activity sheet, tasting samples, and the exam. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET-certified logo.
Along with the sake lecture and instructions, students will experience 10 sake samples guided by the instructor to illustrate the variety of key sake styles.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Must be age 21 or over to register and take the exam.
Photo ID is required for participation in the exam.
Registration will close when the course reaches capacity, or the enrollment deadline has passed. Please be advised, late registration may incur additional charges for textbook rush order shipment fees.
Reasonable adjustments maybe available upon request. Please contact us at info@sakeschoolofamerica.com for more information.
REFUNDS / CANCELLATIONS
If you cancel before tasting samples have been shipped, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel after tasting samples have been shipped, we will not be able to refund you. However, you can apply your course fee to future classes.
PREREQUISITES
There are no entry requirements for this qualification; however, candidates are requested to review course materials prior to the course date. Topics covered in class are
EXAM
Online Exam: will be at end of the class from 3:00pm PT
Re-sitting an Exam:
If you need to retake the exam, the fee will $70.00. Please email us to schedule a retake info@sakeschoolofamerica.com
This course will be provided at SommCon by the Sake School of America (APP#1744).
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
United States
Exercise 2: Overview of Sake Production
Exercise 3: Categories and Grades of Sake
Exercise 4: Introduction to Tasting
Exercise 5: Making Different Styles of Sake
Exercise 6: Reading Japanese Kanji
Exercise 7: Specialty Styles of Sake
Exercise 8: Storage and Service of Sake
Exercise 9: Sake and Food