During the course, we will explore detailed aspects of rice types, yeast, koji making and much more. Together, we will learn WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) that will turn you into a master sake taster. The exam is a mix of multiple choice, essay, and a blind sake tasting evaluation. After successfully completing one of the world’s most difficult sake exams, you will be awarded the WSET Sake Level 3 certification and be ready to do anything in the world of sake.

Level 3 Specifications →

• Main Ingredients of Sake—In Depth 

• Rice Cultivation and Preparation

• Koji Production

• Fermentation, Post-Fermentation and Maturation

• Key Factors Influencing Outcomes

• Sake Kanji and Labeling

• Sake Organizations and the Sake Industry

When:
Spring
Mondays 10am-4pm
May 4, 11, 18, 25 
Exam Day: Tues. 5/26/26 10am-1pm

Fall
Mondays 10am-4pm
October 5, 12, 19, 26
Exam Day: Tues. 10/27/26 10am-1pm

Where:
Good to Eat
1298 65th St
Emeryville, CA 94608

Prerequisites:
Any one of ISP, CSS, WSET L1, L2 or similar  sake course

Class Time:
24 hours (plus an additional 24 hours of private study)

Exam:
Part 1: Written Exam (1:45 hour written exam) 50 multiple choice questions and 3 written answers.
Part 2: Tasting Exam (30 min blind assessment of two different sakes)