WSET® Level 3 Award in Sake
(6‑Months Classroom Course)

An advanced level qualification for professionals working with sake or sake enthusiasts.For individuals seeking to develop their expertise in sake, this qualification will provide you with a detailed understanding of the production methods that affect the style, quality and price of sake. Upon completion you will be able to assess sakes accurately, and use this information and your understanding of sakes to make authoritative recommendations.Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.
Curriculum
- 6 Months Course (2 Hours and 15 minutes/11 sessions)
Session 1
Induction (inc. self introduction)
Tasting : Calibration and Production Techniques
Session 2
Review of the Fundamentals
Growing Rice
Session 3
Making Steamed White Rice
Making Koji
Session 4
Kanji /Tasting : Quality Assessment
Mock Test 1 Review
Session 5
Water and Yeast
Session 6
Fermentation Starter
Main Fermentation
Session 7
Jozo Alcohol and Filtration/ Finishing
Theory : Review of the command verbs
Session 8
Sake Industry /Sake Regionality
Mock Test 2 Review
Session 9
Tasting : Review
Speciality Styles of Sake
Session 10
Storage and Service of Sake
Mock Tasting Test
Session 11
Examination
Entry Requirements
An advanced level qualification for professionals working with sake or sake enthusiasts.
Lecturer
Christopher Hughes/Ayuko Yamaguchi
Seating capacity
24 for each class
Place
Fee
104,500yen (tax included)Early bird 100,100 yen(tax included)
【4,400 JPY OFF】
※Discount available only for those who apply by Tuesday, September 8th.- To be paid within three days after course application.
- Includes sakes, 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 transfer the fee to the bank account below or we can accept the credit card.
Bank Name: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION
Branch Name: Asakusa Branch
Account Number: 7296264 (Futsu Yokin)
Subscriber: Asahi Beer Communications , Ltd.
Please note that we cannot refund the fee once you pay.
Please make sure bear the bank remitting charges concerned with yourself.
Important Notes for Course Attendance
Please be sure to read the following carefully before applying for or attending a course.
This course is subject to the New Cancellation Policy.
Schedule / Entry
Early Bird Offer Until Sept. 8
\SAVE ¥4,400/
- 6 Month Course (2 Hours and 15 minutes/11 sessions)
In some courses, materials may be shipped in advance. Please ensure that your address is up to date and accurate, including your room or apartment number.
- If delivery is returned due to an incomplete or incorrect address, the materials will be provided on the day of the course or resent with shipping fees charged to the recipient. Thank you for your understanding.
Tokyo A Class
Christopher Hughes
/Yamaguchi【Start】11/12 (Thu) Thu 19:00~21:15 *(first class~21:30)
- See the Schedule
Session 1:11/12 (Thu) 19:00-21:30 ※
Session 2:11/26 (Thu) 19:00-21:15
Session 3:12/03 (Thu) 19:00-21:15
Session 4:12/17 (Thu) 19:00-21:15
Session 5:01/07 (Thu) 19:00-21:15
Session 6:01/14 (Thu) 19:00-21:15
Session 7:01/28 (Thu) 19:00-21:15
Session 8:02/04 (Thu) 19:00-21:15
Session 9:02/18 (Thu) 19:00-21:15
Session 10:03/04 (Thu) 19:00-21:15
Session 11 (Examination):04/03 (Sat) Tokyo Venue★Session 1 will be 2 Hours and 30 minutes long.
Please call us for entry(03-6634-9976)
Tokyo B Class
Christopher Hughes
/Yamaguchi【Start】12/5 (Sat) Sat 10:15~12:30, 13:20~15:35
- See the Schedule
Session 1 / 2:12/05 (Sat) 10:15-15:50 ※
Session 3 / 4:12/19 (Sat)
Session 5 / 6:01/23 (Sat) (Yamguchi Aoko)
Session 7 / 8:02/06 (Sat)
Session 9 / 10:03/06 (Sat)
Session 11 (Examination):04/03 (Sat) Tokyo Venue
★Session 1 will be 2 Hours and 30 minutes long.
Please call us for entry(03-6634-9976)
- Previous schedule
Tokyo A Class
Christopher Hughes
Thu 19:00~21:15 *(first class~21:30)
SSession 1:5/14 (Thu) *(~21:30)
Session 2:5/28 (Thu)
Session 3:6/4 (Thu)
Session 4:6/18 (Thu)
Session 5:6/25 (Thu)
Session 6:7/9 (Thu)
Session 7:7/16 (Thu)
Session 8:7/30 (Thu)
Session 9:8/20 (Thu)(Yamaguchi)
Session 10:9/3 (Thu)
Session 11:Examination 10/3 (Sat)★Session 1 will be 2.5hours long.
Tokyo B Class
Christopher Hughes
Sat 10:15~12:30, 13:20~15:35
Session 1,2:6/27 (Sat) ※10:15~15:50
Session 3,4:7/11 (Sat)
Session 5,6:7/25 (Sat)
Session 7,8:8/22 (Sat)(Yamaguchi)
Session 9,10:9/5 (Sat)
Session 11:Examination 10/3 (Sat)
★Session 1 will be 2.5hours long.