Description

We are now offering a HYBRID Sake 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 chose 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

Sake Adviser

Prepare yourself for a career in the restaurant, beverage, or food industry with our Certified Sake Adviser course. This course provides the 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 obtained Certified Sake Adviser are eligible to enroll in our advanced sake certification course, Certified Sake Sommelier.

*This course will be conducted entirely in Japanese language. Please make sure this course is the right one for you prior to enrollment.*

Course Date and Time

Monday June 30, 2025: 9:00am – 4:00pm PT

Online Exam Date: Monday July 7th, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm PT | 2:00pm-3:00pm ET

Please adjust accordingly for your own timezone.

Class Location:

In-Person

Sake School of America
843 East 4th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013

*Upon arrival, please park inside the gate at any available space.*

Online

via Zoom (link will be provided prior to course)

Along with the online sake lecture and instructions, students will experience 12 sake samples guided by the instructor to illustrate the variety of key sake styles.

If you are nearby Los Angeles, you can pick up your sake samples in person at:
Los Angeles Mutual Trading
4200 Shirley Avenue. El Monte, CA 91731
(213) 830-9557
If you are outside of the Metropolitan Los Angeles area, the sake tasting can be shipped to you.

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 (June 16th, 2025) has passed. Please be advised, late registration may incur additional charges for textbook rush order shipment fees.
• Online students will receive ZOOM information after registration.
• HYBRID classes will need a minimum of 5 students to attend IN-PERSON. If the minimum is not met, the course will become an online only class.

Exam

Monday, July 7th, 2025

• Online Exam: 11:00am – 12:00pm PT | 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET

The 1-hour 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 in advance of the course if they have questions about their course materials.

Instructor: Atsuko Glick

Master Sake Sommelier, Sake Service Institute
Sake Sommelier (Kikisake-shi), Sake Service Institute
Shochu Sommelier (Shochu Kikisake-shi), Sake Service Institute
Certified WSET L1 and L3 Award in Sake Educator, Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Certified WSET L1 Award in Spirits, Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Certified WSET L2 Award in Wine, Wine & Spirit Education Trust
International Sake Lecturer, Sake Service Institute International
International Sake Sommelier (Kikisake-shi), Sake Service Institute International
Sake Adviser, Sake School of America
Shochu Adviser, Sake School of America
Certified Sake Professional, Sake Education Council
Beverage Specialist Certificate, Society of Wine Educators

Atsuko Glick is a Japanese native who found herself in California teaching others how to bake bread and brew kombucha. Her love for fermentation led her to the world of alcohol. She enjoys every single step of the fermentation process. Being able to see one thing transform into another is a truly magical thing to Atsuko. Having worked in travel industry, Atsuko learned to make the impossible possible just like the magic of fermentation.