The Advanced Sake Sommelier® course is hosted in Japan. The course offers you an insider’s view of Japan and the sake brewer’s life throughout a five-day immersive solo stay at one of our handpicked selected partner breweries, located in a picturesque village or one of Japan’s beautiful traditional cities.
The main objective of the course is to understand the sake-making process through Japanese culture, climate, and history, as well as the concept of terroir. Students will experience and learn authentic techniques, including Koji making, under the guidance of the Toji (the head sake brewer). Combining elements of traditional apprenticeship with advanced-level training, this hands-on course connects your existing knowledge of sake with real brewing experience, leading to a deeper understanding.
We assure you a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Successful candidates will receive their Advanced Sake Sommelier® Certificate and lapel pin, as well as the right to use the post-nominals of “Advanced Sake Sommelier®”.
All students on the Advanced Sake Sommelier® course must have first earned the Certified Sake Sommelier® qualification, in order to fully benefit from the Advanced course syllabus.
If you wish to participate as a larger group, please contact to SSA HQ to discuss the possibility of accommodating additional students. Please note that this may result in a variation in the course format.
Advanced sake sommelier 2025 at Fujii brewery in Oita, Japan (藤居酒造 大分)
