Description
Sake Adviser
Prepare yourself for a career in the restaurant, beverage, or food industry with our Certified Sake Adviser course. This course provides fundamental background knowledge on sake production, history, and types. Students will gain the ability to speak about basic varieties of sake, including popular brands, with confidence.
Note: Students who have successfully completed the Certified Sake Adviser are eligible to enroll in our advanced sake certification course, Certified Sake Sommelier.
There is a minimum requirement of 10 students for this class to take place. If the minimum is not met, the course will be cancelled. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@sakeschoolofamerica.com
Course Date and Time
Monday, January 20, 2025
- In-person Lecture: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Online Exam: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Along with the in-person sake lecture and instructions, students will receive a preparation quiz which should be reviewed before attending class.
Class Location:
Brooklyn Kura Taproom
Industry City
34 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
(347) 766 – 1601
Parking: Industry City has on-site outdoor parking available. Daily rates range between $15 – $20. See parking map here!
Shuttle Bus: Industry campus shuttle takes you from the local 36th Street subway stop to the front doors of IC seven days a week. Click here for the live shuttle tracker.
For any class-related questions, please contact Sake School directly at info@sakeschoolofamerica.com
Prerequisites
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Important Notice
- You must be age 21 or over to take this course and exam.
- Registration will close when the course reaches capacity or the enrollment deadline (January 13, 2025) has passed. Please be advised, late registration may incur additional charges for textbook rush order shipment fees.
Exam
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Online Exam: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET
The 1-hour online exam is comprised of 100 multiple-choice questions covering the textbook and lecture content. Blind tasting exam is not included at the Sake Adviser level.
Note: The examination requires a minimum mark of 75% to pass.
Main Concepts
- The history of sake in Japan
- Sake ingredients and brewing processes
- Sake terminology and reading sake production labels
- The principles behind the storage, selection, and service of sake
- Overview of sake tasting and analysis
Study Support
- All students will receive a review guide for course preparation support. We encourage students to contact us before the course if they have questions about their course materials.
Instructor: Masae Kusada
JSA Sake Diploma, Japan Sommelier Association
Certified WSET L1 and L3 Award in Sake Educator, Wine & Spirit Education Trust
International Sake Lecturer, Sake Service Institute International
International Sake Sommelier (Kikisake-shi), Sake Service Institute International
Sake Adviser, Sake Service Institute
Shochu Adviser, Sake School of America
Masae was born in Japan but raised in New Jersey. Her hospitality experience started in restaurant accounting, eventually moving into the wine world by managing a wine bar and then spending 6 years at a small wine-importing company in NYC. A Jersey girl at heart, she has spent the last few years getting in touch with her Japanese roots through the medium of sake, shochu, and Japanese spirits. Working with Sake School of America and New York Mutual Trading has allowed her to explore the history and traditions of her motherland all while practicing her (very heavily Kansai accented) Japanese language skills.
