We are certified providers of WSET Level 1 Award in Sake in English. Since the study material and the exam is in English we teach in English as well.
The course doesn’t require prior knowledge, and provides a introduction for those working in retail and hospitality – or just interested in Sake. Successful candidates will identify sake categories, understand their characteristics, and learn key principles of storage and service, enabling them to respond to customer queries and provide recommendations.
The course will cover the following subjects:
- The basic principles of sake production
- The main types and styles of sake,
- How to serve sake
- Factors affecting the flavour of sake
- How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake (SAT)
When and where?
The course is a one day course at our facilities at Hotel- og Restaurantskolen in Valby.
The daily schedule will be from 9.30am till 5pm. The dates for upcoming courses will be available here as soon as they are set.
The exam
The assessment includes a 30-question multiple-choice exam, which must be completed within 45 minutes. You must score at least 70% to pass.
The price
2.200 DKK.
This covers the WSET Level 1 Sake study pack, all sake tasted, lunch and coffee and exam fee.
Any more questions?
We are happy to answer any questions you might have. Just contact us at info@vinakademiet.dk or +45 61 46 74 01.
You can see the full official specification of the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake here.