Einführung in die Welt des Sake - Introductory Sake Professional®

In the organizer's words:

As an accredited provider of the Sake Sommelier Association (SSA), we offer the Introductory Sake Professional course in Munich - the ideal introduction to the fascinating world of Japanese sake. Gain a professional qualification with a certificate and earn your first Sake Sommelier Association (SSA) pin.

Target group: The course is aimed at beginners, enthusiasts, private individuals and restaurateurs who want to acquire a sound basic knowledge of sake.

Course content: All the important basics are taught in a compact form: (1) Introduction to sake production Learn about sake ingredients and their function in brewing. (2) Study of history and culture Discover the history of sake brewing and its place in Japanese society. (3) Introduction to sake tasting Learn the basic steps of sake tasting and how to differentiate the various terms. (4) Serving Etiquette Discover how to serve sake like a pro! How to choose and offer sake to your guests - interactive learning experience The course will include tasting different sake of all classes and styles as well as Doburoku.

Duration: 3.5 hours

Cost: €180 including VAT €40 Exam fee and certificate are included in the total price but are only payable if the exam is passed. Candidates who do not pass will be refunded this fee. In addition, a free retake of the exam is offered.

Minimum number of participants: 10

The SSA, based in London, is the world's leading sake training organization. Since 2000, it has built up an international training program that is now represented in over 30 countries. The Introductory Sake Professional Certificate is the recognized entry into this training and the first step on the way to becoming a sake sommelier.

The course is led by Kai Dräger, Esq, SSA Master Sake Sommelier and accredited SSA instructor. Kai has spent nine years in Japan and is one of the most experienced sake experts in Germany. Kai holds the WSET 3 Award in Sake, is an Advanced Sake Professional (ASP - Sake Education Council Japan), SSC Sake Fellow, and a graduate of the prestigious Academy of the Japan Sake & Shochu Maker`s Association (JSS).

Price information:

Cost for 3.5 hours course, sake & water: € 180 including VAT. 40 examination fee and certificate are included in the total price, but are only payable if the examination is passed. Candidates who do not pass will be refunded this fee. In addition, a free retake of the exam is offered.