Description

We are now offering a HYBRID Shochu Adviser Course. Students may choose to take the course in person or online.

What is a Hybrid Class?

Our hybrid courses allow for the student to choose to take the course in person OR online. Those taking the hybrid course will all receive live instruction from your educator(s) at the same time. There is a minimum requirement of 5 students to attend IN-PERSON. If the minimum is not met, the course will become an online-only class and the in-person course will not take place. If you have any questions about our hybrid courses, please contact us at info@sakeschoolofamerica.com

Prepare yourself for a career in the restaurant, beverage, or food industry with our Certified Shochu Adviser course. This course provides the fundamental background knowledge on shochu ingredients, history, and production. Students will gain the ability to speak about varieties of shochu. This interactive course features shochu tasting and discussion, so you can develop your knowledge about shochu with first-hand experience.

Course Date and Time

June 17, 2024: 9:00am – 4:00pm PT | 12:00pm – 7:00pm ET

June 24, 2024

• Online Exam: 1:00pm-2:00pm PT | 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET

Course Location

Miyako Sushi & Washoku School – 843 E 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Important Notice

• Registration will close when course reaches capacity or the enrollment deadline (May 31, 2024) has passed. Please be advised, late registration may incur additional charges for textbook rush order shipment fees.

Prerequisites

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Exam

Monday, June 24, 2024

• Online Exam: 1:00pm-2:00pm PT | 4:00pm – 5:00pm ET

The 1-hour written exam is comprised of 100 multiple choice questions covering the textbook and lecture content. Blind tasting exam is not included at the Shochu Adviser level.

Note: The examination requires a minimum mark of 75% to pass.

Main Concepts

• • The history of shochu in Japan
  • Shochu ingredients and production methods
  • Shochu terminology and reading shochu labels
  • The principles behind the storage, selection, and service of shochu
  • Overview of shochu tasting and analysis

Study Support

• All students will receive a review guide for course preparation support. We encourage students to contact us in advance of the course if they have questions about their course materials.

Instructor: Rachel Io Fiekowsky

JSA Sake Diploma, Japan Sommelier Association
Certified WSET L1 and L3 Award in Sake Educator, Wine & Spirit Education Trust
International Sake Sommelier (Kikisake-shi), Sake Service Institute International
Advanced Sake Professional, Sake Education Council
Sake Adviser, Sake Service Institute
Shochu Adviser, Sake School of America

Rachel Io Fiekowsky is a New Jersey native originally coming from a background studying medical sciences. She fell in love with Japan at an early age and was determined to learn Japanese, so she did so while working on the side in restaurants between biology courses. Her curious nature, a love of Sake and Shochu, and a deep appreciation for Japan’s culture and cuisine earned her a place at New York Mutual Trading as a Japanese Beverage Specialist. She has been with the company since 2012.

Rachel spends each day looking for new ways to share her passion with the world, and consults regularly with all sorts – producers, distributors, small businesses and consumers – on the most fun and interesting ways to experience Japan in every glass.