WSET® Level 2 Award in Sake
（3-days Intensive Course）

3-days Intensive Course!

If you’re keen to explore the world of sake, then WSET’s new Level 2 Award in Sake could be the right course for you.
It 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.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Sake focuses on how the ingredients used by brewers are processed and combined to create the many different styles of sake. It will also teach you how to describe and assess the quality of the sakes you taste.

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.

Upon passing the certification exam, you will receive WSET certification and badge. The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions (four options each). There is no tasting.

※Textbooks will be sent out in advance when the course start is confirmed.

※ The exam will be held on the third day of the course

WSET® Level 2 Award in Sake Global Page

Curriculum

Day 1

10:00～17:00 Including 1 hour lunch break

【1】Induction
【2】What is Sake – Kanji (Part1)　
【3】Rice and Starch – Making Steamed White Rice
【4】Kōji Mould – Making Kōji
　Review

Day 2

10:00～17:00 Including 1 hour lunch break

　Review
【5】Water and Yeast – Alcoholic Fermentation
【6】Post-fermentation options
【7】Speciality Styles of Sake
【8】Categories and Grades of Sake – Kanji (Part 2)
　Review

Day 3

10:00～12:30

【9】Delicate, Dry, Fruity Ginjō and Rich Junmai Styles of Sake
【10】Storage and Service of Sake
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14:00～15:00

　【Certification Exam】

• Please note that the curriculum may be subject to change.

Course Information

Target

• Anyone wishing to learn about the different styles of sake and how they are made.
• People seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake.

Capacity

13 people

Venue

TOKYO

CAPLAN Wine Academy AOYAMA
PASONA SQUARE. 16F, 3-1-30, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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OSAKA

CAPLAN Wine Academy Osaka classroom

Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi Annex
1-5-24 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka

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Fee

Regular Price 81,400 yen (tax included)

Early bird 77,000 yen(tax included)
＊Discount available only for those who apply by Sunday, March 8th.

• Includes wines, textbook and examination fee
• Students attending for the first time a course at Caplan Wine Academy need to pay 5,500 yen for registration, tax included.

How to pay

Bank transfer or Credit card

• Please note that we cannot refund the fee once you pay.
  Please make sure bear the bank remitting charges concerned with yourself.

Bank Name: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION
Branch Name: Asakusa Branch
Account Number: 7296264　(Futsu Yokin)
Subscriber: Asahi Beer Communications , Ltd.

Important Notes for Course Attendance

Please be sure to read the following carefully before applying for or attending a course.
Courses commencing on or before March 31, 2026 are subject to the Former Cancellation Policy.
Courses commencing on or after April 1, 2026 are subject to the New Cancellation Policy.

Cancellation Policy

Schedule・Application

• Please note that the schedule and curriculum may be subject to change.