Japanese Sake - Essentials In Bartending & Cocktails

STYLES, FLAVORS, SERVING, PAIRING & MORE!

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 StylesBasic Types - Futsu-shu & Tokutei meisho-shuJunmai-shuGinjo-shuDaiginjo-shuHonjozo-shuNamazakeOther Sake TypesHow to Taste Sake like an Expert - (and know what you're tasting)Flavor & AromasSake & Food PairingRecognizing Off FlavorsProductionHow to read a Sake label without reading Japanese!Japan's Production RegionsSake Brands by Region & FlavorsHistoryJapanese Sake terminologyYou 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!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 INTRODUCTION - COURSE OVERVIEW

Section 2: TYPES

Lecture 2 JAPANESE SAKE TYPES

Lecture 3 OTHER JAPANESE SAKE TYPES

Section 3: FLAVORS, AROMAS & PAIRING

Lecture 4 FLAVORS & AROMAS

Lecture 5 TASTES & TEXTURES

Lecture 6 SAKE & FOOD PAIRING

Section 4: TASTING & SELECTION

Lecture 7 UMAMI…? - HOW TO TASTE JAPANESE SAKE LIKE AN EXPERT

Lecture 8 OFF FLAVORS & FAULT RECOGNIZING

Lecture 9 SAKE LABELS - HOW TO READ A SAKE LABEL WITHOUT KNOWING JAPANESE

Section 5: SERVING, STORAGE & ENJOYING

Lecture 10 WARMING - HOW TO WARM & SERVE HOT SAKE & SAKE SERVING TEMPERATURE GUIDE

Lecture 11 SERVE, STORE & ENJOY ! - SAKE STORAGE AND EXPIRATION

Section 6: PRODUCTION

Lecture 12 SAKE PRODUCTION REGIONS

Lecture 13 PRODUCTION

Lecture 14 THE TOJI SYSTEM

Section 7: ORIGINS

Lecture 15 HISTORY & ORIGINS

Section 8: Bonus Lecture

Lecture 16 Proper Glassware Selection

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