Local Event
Certified Sake Sommelier Course
Mon, April 1, 2019 to Wed, April 3, 2019 (Monday: 8:30AM-5:00PM, Tuesday: 8:30AM-5:00PM, Wednesday: Exam)
Cost: $1050
Course Date and Time
April 1, 2019: 8:30am – 4:00pm (Lecture)
April 2, 2019: 8:30am – 4:00pm (Lecture)
April 3, 2019: 12:00pm – 4:00pm (Exam)
Course Location
New York Mutual Trading – 77 Metro Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Important Notice
- We reserve the right to cancel the class two weeks prior to the date of the course if there are an inadequate number of registrants. In the case of a cancellation your course fee will be reimbursed (minus the cost of course materials) or you may choose to register for a course at a future date.
- Course registration closes Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
Takeaways
Successful candidates will be able to list the principal categories of sake, and state their defining characteristics, and know the key principles involved in the storage and service of sake. They will consequently be in a position to answer customer inquiries and provide recommendations for the service of sake.
In preparation for your upcoming course, students are advised to commit 10-15 hours of independent study using the Master of Sake textbook (cost of textbook included in course fees).
Main Concepts:
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- The main techniques that are used in the production of sake and how they influence style and quality
- Requirements for success as a Kikisake-shi
- The basics of alcoholic beverages
- History of sake production
- Ingredients of sake
- How sake is produced
- Sake tasting techniques and analysis
- Serving sake in the restaurant/hospitality industry
- Reading sake labels
Study Support:
- Prior to the course, students are expected to independently study 10-15 hours using course materials provided.