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Sake Class & Certification (WSET)

Become a sake expert with Outdoor Rec!

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This hands-on, one-day course offers the ideal introduction to sake for interested enthusiasts and those working with sake. In a short timeframe you'll find yourself fascinated by this diverse Japanese beverage and eager to explore more!

You'll learn:

  • The basic principles of sake production
  • The main types and styles of sake
  • Factors affecting the flavor of sake
  • Tutored tastings of 8 sakes
  • How to serve sake
  • How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT)

By the end of the course you’ll know the principal categories of sake available, what defines them and what characteristics to expect from them. You’ll have learned how to taste and describe sake using a globally recognized approach and will know how to serve and store sake optimally. You'll also be familiar with some important Japanese sake labelling terms.

Course Location: Outdoor Recreation Classroom (Caserma Ederle)

Course Begins: 9:30 a.m.

Lunch Break: 1:30 p.m.

Final Exam: 4 p.m.

Exam Notes: The sake exam consists of 30 mulitple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions. Successful students will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

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Cost

$275.00 per person

Open to ages 18 and over only. 

Registration Information

Registration Deadlines: August 19

Register in person or over the phone at Outdoor Recreation by calling +39 0444-71-4900 (DSN: 646-4900).

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • +39 (0)444-71-4900
  • Military DSN (314)646-4900
  • Hours:
    Monday
    10:30am-5:30pm
    Tuesday
    10:30am-5:30pm
    Wednesday
    10:30am-5:30pm
    Thursday
    10:30am-5:30pm
    Friday
    10:30am-5:30pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
    Holidays
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