TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
Enquires to: sake@oakbarrel.com.au
SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER
$1550 inclusive of ticket, tastings, and certifcation.
$185 for examination re-sits or remote examination
Attention all prospective Sake Sommeliers: the Sake Sommelier Association's Certified Sake Sommelier Course is here!
Designed for those looking to elevate their career, receive formal accrediation recognised at an international level, pr just to try and learn a whole bunch more about sake, this two-day course takes its attendees through the history, production, distribution and service of sake at an intermediate professional level.
It only comes around one every six months, so if you work with sake, are looking to get into the game, or just a very enthusiastic sake drinker, then this course is a fantastic opportunity for you to really dive into Japan's national beverage and become one of Australia's leading sake experts.
ABOUT THE COURSE
Returning to Sydney for its fourth iteration, the Certified Sake Sommelier Course is designed and accredited by the UK-based Sake Sommelier Assocciation, operating as their flagship course and entry point to an expansive network of Sake Professionals, Sommeliers, and Educators across the globe.
As mentioned above, the course takes its attendees through the history, production, distribution and service of sake at an intermediate professional level. However, a signifant portion of the course is also dedicated to tasting sake, writing your own tasting notes, and experimenting with various styles, temperatures, serveware, and food pairings. Blind tastings, a Japanese lunch experience, and a cheese and chocolate pairing will also be provided, with two Japanese dining experiences available as an optional add-on.
At the end of the course, participants will undertake a certification exam with both theory and tasting components (70% pass mark is required). Upon successful completion of the exams, participants will receive the title of Sake Sommelier as well as their SSA Certified Sake Sommelier certificate & pin, granting them access to SSA's global network of Sommelier, Educators, and Resources, as well as the opportunity to participate in the SSA's international Sake Challenges and Sake Sommelier of the Year competitions.
This course will be hosted by our own specialist Thomas Hart (@goochyloochy), and will take place over a two days. Additional optional content will be delivered by online seminar in the evenings before the examination, which itself will take place at a student-nominated time on either Tuesday 24th or Wednesday 25th September.
Further details on the course structure, requirements, and individuals involved are provided below. Tickets are available through Kodawari Sake Education (the franchisee for the SSA's Courses in Australia), to which a link has been supplied.
Places are strictly limited (6 spots only!) and will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. We encourage all who are interested to reach out with any questions they may have about the course.
We hope to see you there!
Kanpai!
MORE LINKS
- Kowdawari Sake Education's webpage on this course
- Sake Sommelier's Assoication's webpage on this certification
WHAT: SSA Certified Sake Sommelier Course
WHERE: The Oak Barrel, 152 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW, 2000
WHEN: 9am-6pm, Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd September
// Optional Content by Online Seminar 7pm-9pm Monday 22nd September
// Examination at a 2hr-window nominated by the student on Tuesday 24th or Wednesday 25th September
TYPE: In-person (additional content delivered online)
PRICE: $1550 ($185 examination re-sits or remote examinations)
ASSESSMENT: 40-point MCQ + Blind Tasting Exam (70% pass mark required)
COURSE STRUCTURE
Day 1
- Introductions
- Sake Labels
- Sake Production 1 (Rice, Water, Koji, and Yeast)
- Lunch Experience
- Production 2 (Fermentation & Post-Production)
- Sake Purchasing, Storage, Tips & Etiquette
- Optional: Japanese Bar Experience
Day 2
- Theory of Flavour
- Methods of Tasting
- Sake Pairing
- Cheese & Chocolate Workshop
- Kanzake Workshop
- Sake Service Workshop
- Optional: Japanese Dining Experience
Additional Content
- Sake History
- Translating Kanji
- Industry Trends
- Blind Tasting Practice Exam
Examination
- 40-point MCQ
- Blind Tasting Written Exam
ABOUT THE SAKE SOMMELIER ASSOCIATION
The Sake Sommelier Association is the first and only UK-based organisation that is solely committed to sake education and promotion around the world. Established in 2000, the SSA has been the world’s leading sake education provider with innovative courses expertly tailored to suit students from all backgrounds and cultures.
ABOUT KODAWARI SAKE EDUCATION / SANDRA GWEE
Sandra Gwee - 'The Queen of Sake' in Perth - has been a SSA Certified Sake Educator & Scholar since 2019 and a core part of the WA sake scene in years prior and following. Through her sake education & consultancy company Kodawari Sake and her specialty liquor store Sake World, she aims to bring sake and Japanese hospitality to the forefront of Australia's retail, dining, and entertianment scene.
Through Kodawari Sake Education, Sandra operates as the Franchisee and Lead Coordinator for the SSAs programs in Australia. Without her support and guidance this course would not be possible, so to her we extend our gratitude and appreciate.
Here's to elevating your sake experience in Australia!
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- Sake & Shochu
