Course Information
- 10 Apr 2026 (Fri) - 12 Apr 2026 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
(Course fee:
Regular: HKD$8,980
Early Bird Discount (1 month in advance): HKD$8,780
Group Discount (Group of 2 or more): HKD$8,780
Early Bird Group Discount (1 month in advance): HKD$8,580
)
Course Overview
*** Traditional Chinese Materials ***
Taste all styles Sake, including Sake produced outside of Japan
This fascinating and diverse beverage category is as interesting and complex to study as any wine or spirit and will enhance knowledge of the world of alcoholic beverages available to consumers. Students attending this course will learn about the various production methods and their impact on style, quality and price of Sake. Students will also taste a wide range of styles, many of which are rarely available outside of Japan to reinforce their learning, build their tasting skills and ability to assess Sake.
This course combines classroom and online study. Throughout the entire 9-lesson course, individuals would be able to taste a selection of Sakes to gain experience. There is no prior learning in the subject required to enter the programme, however, students will be required to complete a monitored online study programme which will commence two weeks before attending the classroom-based element of the course.
The new Level 3 Sake syllabus is introduced to reflect developments in the brewery and advances in the understanding of how production choices influence the styles of Sake. There are also changes made to the delivery and assessment to maximise the usefulness of this qualification, and addition of a variety of activities to assist in the learning journey. Students who have passed Level 3 should be able to talk with conviction about the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ of sake production.
Date & Time :
10-12/4 (Fri-Sun) , 10:00 - 17:30
Exam on :
Theory : May 23 (9:00 am - 10:45 am)
Tasting : May 23 (11:00 am - 11:30 am)
What You’ll Learn
Session
1 Induction & Review of the Fundamentals, Tasting Calibration & Quality Assessment
2 Growing Rice, Making Steamed White Rice
3 Making Koji
4 Kanji & Labelling Terms
5 Water and Yeast, Fermentation Starter
6 Main Fermentation
7 Jozo Alcohol and Filtration, Finishing
8 Sake Regionality, Speciality Styles of Sake
9 Sake Industry, Storage and Service of Sake