JAPANESE SAKE - ESSENTIALS IN BARTENDING & COCKTAILS
What you'll learn
- In-depth Sake Types and Style Training
- Flavor & Aroma profiles
- Sake & Food Pairing
- Taste Sake like an Expert - (and know what you're tasting)
- Production Methods
- How to read a Sake label without reading Japanese!
- Japan's Production Regions and Brands
- History
- Japanese Sake Terminology
Requirements
- No existing alcohol or Sake knowledge is required
- All individuals wishing to drink alcohol must be of legal age where they reside This course does not condone underage drinking in any capacity.
- Students are encouraged to sample Sake throughout this course, but no specialist equipment is required beyond the spirit to enjoy
Description
An ancient alcoholic beverage from Japan, that not many Westerners are very familiar with. Now its time to change all that! Alcohol from rice? Yep! Ever wondered what is Sake or what does Sake taste like? We'll cover that and so much more.
Many want to enjoy this beverage and think its only served hot. You couldn't be more wrong! We'll teach everything you need to be able to select, serve, taste and even warm your Sake to the ideal correct temperature to be best enjoyed.
This course will teach you:
Sake Types and Styles
Basic Types - Futsu-shu & Tokutei meisho-shu
Junmai-shu
Ginjo-shu
Daiginjo-shu
Honjozo-shu
Namazake
Other Sake Types
How to Taste Sake like an Expert - (and know what you're tasting)
Flavor & Aromas
Sake & Food Pairing
Recognizing Off Flavors
Production
How to read a Sake label without reading Japanese!
Japan's Production Regions
Sake Brands by Region & Flavors
History
Japanese Sake terminology
You don't need to be a Bartender or Mixologist in a Japanese sushi restaurant to be an expert on Sake.
We’ll give you a solid understanding to make the best selection for personal taste preference or to learn how to pair many varieties of Sake with food. You’ll make better choices and be able to differentiate options, without having to personally try everything out there.
Sake is indeed one of the finer things in life… all should enjoy!
Class is in Session. Drink Up!
Who this course is for:
- Anyone interested in alcohol
- Novice alcohol enthusiasts
- Mixologists, Bartenders, Servers & those in the hospitality industry that serve Sake
- Those who enjoy Sake wanting advanced knowledge for better selection & enjoyment
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 855 Reviews
- 11,725 Students
- 11 Courses
Hospitality industry professional with over 20+ years experience. Specialist of Spirits certification, Certified Sommelier, Mixologist, entrepreneur & author of 11 books related to Beer, Wine, Spirits, Sake, Cigars and Hospitality Service. Past positions include bartender, General Manager, Director of Food & Beverage, Director of Restaurants & Bars and Assistant Director of Beverage, supervising hundreds at a 5 star, 5 diamond casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. This industry experience gained has allowed me to serve guests and train employees at the highest levels.
I am very lucky to have had some great mentors throughout my career and want to pass on the good karma of knowledge. I really get a thrill out of showing someone something new or teaching a new skill they can use in their hospitality career, so I really hope you enjoy the courses!