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Course dates: 24-26 May 2025

Course dates: 24-26 May 2025

820,00 €Price
Important:
Booking deadline: 11 April 2025
Venue: GLS Campus, Kastanienallee 82, 10435 Berlin
For payment by bank transfer contact us at info@berlinwineschool.com
 
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  • WSET Level 2 Award in Sake - Course details

    Key details

    • Course dates and times: the course will take place over three consecutive days

    Saturday, 24 May 2025 - 10:00-18:00
    Sunday, 25 May 2025 -  10:00-18:00
    Monday, 26 May 2025 - 15:30-20:30 (including examination)

     

    • Private study time before the course: minimum 11 hours (20 hours recommended)
    • Examination: at the end of the last course day
    • Language of tuition: English

     

    About this course

    • This qualification is intended for anyone wishing to learn about the different styles of sake and how they are made, as well as those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake
    • In order to study the WSET Level 2 Award in Sake, no prior knowledge is required. The course is suitable both for beginners and for those who already have a professional or general interest in sake.
    • It is suitable wherever a good level of wine knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies, for example in the customer service and sales functions of hospitality, retailing and wholesaling industries.
    • Upon completion you will gain a globally-recognised qualification and the skills to select, taste and describe sake with confidence.

     

    Entry requirements

    • Students completely new to sake may wish to complete the Level 1 Award in Sake first. However, this is not essential.
    • You must be at least 18 years old to enrol on this course.
    • You will need WSET Level 2 Award in Sake study pack to get ready for the course. It is included in the course fee and will be shipped to you upon booking. It is important that you book your place well in advance to allow enough time for delivery of the study pack and private study (11 hours) before attending the course.

     

    What you will learn

    • How to describe and assess the quality of sake using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake ® (SAT)
    • The ingredients used to make sake:
      • This includes the ingredients that brewers are required to use and the ones they can choose. We also cover the varieties of rice that are used to make sake.
    • Processing the raw materials:
      • We cover how steamed white rice and koji (a type of fungus used for fermentation) are made and how different styles of sake require rice with different polishing ratios and different styles of koji.
    • How sake is made:
      • We explore all of the main techniques that are used from fermentation starter to dilution and packaging and how different choices are made when making the different styles of sake.
    • Common labelling terms, including how some of the most important ones are written in Japanese.
    • If you are a sake or hospitality professional, you’ll be able to offer valuable guidance on selection and service to your colleagues and customers. If you are a sake enthusiast, you’ll know exactly what to look for when choosing sakes for any occasion.
    • How to store sake, and the key considerations when pairing food and sake

     

    Recommended private study

    You should be prepared to dedicate a minimum of 11 hours to study time outside of the classroom. Please be mindful that a consecutive day course is intensive.

     

    Examination

    • Examination will take place on the last day of the course.
    • Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes.
    • A total mark of 55% is required to achieve a pass.
      • Pass: 55% - 69%
      • Pass with Merit: 70% - 84%
      • Pass with Distinction: 85% or more

     

    What is included in the course fee

    • WSET Level 2 Award in Sake study pack that includes course manual, study guide and laminated tasting card. It will be shipped once you have booked your place.
    • Postage
    • Course handouts
    • Tuition
    • Tasting samples: minimum 20 samples of sake will be tasted during the course
    • Examination
    • Upon successful completion, a digital WSET certificate and a digital badge

     

    Booking this course

    • To book a place simply click on ”Book Now” and follow instructions.
    • All orders are subject to our Booking Terms and Conditions. In order to read them please follow this link https://tinyurl.com/yczmtr6e
    • For business invoices and payments by bank transfers contact us at info@berlinwineschool.com
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