WSET Level 1 in Sake Course
The WSET Level 1 in Sake Course offers a concise and engaging introduction to the world of sake for anyone looking to build their knowledge from the ground up. Through structured learning and guided tastings, you will explore key styles, brewing basics, and essential service skills – building a strong foundation for deeper enjoyment, further study, or professional development.
WSET Level 1 in sake Course IN-person
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PORTLAND, OR
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive -
This course is for any student hoping to expand their understanding of sake in an engaging classroom setting. This course will take both your understanding and your enjoyment to the next level.
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In this interactive and engaging one-day course, you will explore how sake is made, the main styles and categories, and the fundamentals of storage, service, and food pairing. Through guided tastings and interactive instruction, you’ll build confidence in identifying and understanding sake categories, production methods, and quality.
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Our WSET Sake Courses are designed around how students actually learn, with interactive classrooms, structured content, guided tastings, and teaching methods focused on real understanding. And with 20 years of experience delivering WSET courses, we know how to combine proven teaching excellence with a genuinely fun and interactive classroom atmosphere.
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Our WSET sake educators have experience in sake brewing, distribution, and sales. They are knowledgeable and skilled sake educators who will deepen your passion of sake and bring the material to life.
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The WSET Level 2 in Sake Course is a comprehensive and structured study of the world of sake. You will explore the diverse range of sake styles as you deepen your understanding of how base materials, brewing decisions, and post fermentation options all shape the resulting beverage. Classroom sessions are designed deepen both your knowledge and passion for sake through interactive lectures and instructor-guided tastings using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
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Your course tuition includes guided tasting of 8 distinctive sake styles, Introduction to Sake workbook, certification exam, and WSET Level 1 Sake Certificate and Badge.
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The WSET Level 1 in Sake exam is a 30-question, multiple choice test taken at the end of class. Students who score 70% or higher on the exam will receive the WSET Level 1 in Sake Certificate and Badge.
WSET Level 1 in SAKe Course ONLINE
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Registration for all online courses closes 9 days prior to the start date.
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The WSET Level 1 in Sake Online Course is ideal for students looking to begin their sake education with flexibility and on their own schedule.
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Over 4 weeks you’ll explores how sake is made, key styles and categories, and the fundamentals of tasting, storage, and service. Students are supported with interactive content, knowledge checks, and a guided study schedule, culminating in an online exam to earn the WSET Level 1 in Sake Certification.
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You will build a strong foundation in sake focused on understanding and describing the various styles and categories of sake. Learning is organized in to 6 modules:
What is sake and how is made
Categories and grades of sake
Making different styles of sake
Japanese labeling terms and speciality styles of sake
Storage, service, and food pairing
Exam preparation and review
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Sake tasting is an important part of this course, underscoring content learned and introducing the skills of evaluative sake tasting. A list of recommended sake styles is provided at the start of your course. Students will select and purchase their own sake samples.
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In addition to the online learning resources in your online course, you will also receive a downloadable version of the Introduction to Sake workbook, your certification exam fees, WSET Level 1 in Sake Certificate and Badge.
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The exam is taken online at the completion of the course and includes 30 multiple-choice questions answered over 45 minutes.
Exams must be ordered in advance are offered on the first Sunday of every month (or by appointment). A score of 70% or higher is required to achieve a Pass.