Sake Cursus

Sake tasting "The wonderful world of Sake" is designed to introduce you to this refined Japanese drink. For two hours we take you on a trip along the different types of sake and we will reveal the traditional process behind their creation. During this fascinating session you get the chance to taste no less than 8 different types of sake. Each of these unique flavors will stimulate your senses and give you a deeper understanding of the diversity that sake has to offer. The tasting takes place in our authentic Japanese liquor store, located in the picturesque Oldebroek (Gelderland). Our sake experts will guide you through every step of the tasting, where they share the stories behind every sake with you. We end with a selection of delicious cheeses that go together perfectly with the different sake variants. This culinary interplay will delight your taste buds and you will discover how sake and cheese can form a harmonious duo. Prepare for an exciting journey of discovery in the world of Sake! Register now for "The Wonderful World of Sake" introduction course in our liquor store "Ma Sake' Oldebroek and be surprised by the versatility and refinement of this beautiful Japanese drink.Next Sake tasting "The Wonderful World of Sake" at Ma Sake Oldebroek is Monday 1 June 2026 19:00 - 21:00.  

Sake course WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is a great way to start your sake journeyNext one day courses are:Monday 1 juni 2026 - Ma Sake Japanese Liquor Store Oldebroek(1 place left)Monday 7 September 2026 - Wineshop Marius The HagueMonday 5 October 2026 - Ma Sake Japanese Liquor Store Oldebroek.Monday 2 November 2026 - Wineshop Marius The HagueThis fascinating and diverse beverage category sake is as interesting and will enhance knowledge of the world of alcoholic beverages available to consumers.The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of sake. It is designed to provide a sound but simple introduction to sake. The qualification will assist those who need a basic familiarity with the main styles and categories of sake, for example people who work with sake as part of a larger beverage portfolio, in the retail and hospitality sectors but also sake lovers, sommeliers and journalists. Successful candidates will be able to list the principal categories of sake.State their defining characteristics and know the key principles involved in the storage and service of sake. They will consequently be in a position to answer customer queries and provide recommendations for the service of sake. Pric including Tax € 326,70 Fees include  study material, sake samples, lunch and examination. Next courses are:Monday 7 September 2026 Location Wineshop Marius The Hague.Monday 5 October 2026 Location Japanese Liquor Store Ma Sake Oldebroek.Monday 2 November 2026 Location Wineshop Marius The Hague.Course will be led by Simon Hofstra from Taste of Sake. One of the leading sake experts worldwide, Sake Samurai, winner of the Sake Contribution Award and Co-Chairman van het International Wine Challenge. Naast de WSET Level 1 bieden wij ook de expert cursus WSET Level 3 aan.* Study and study material is in English.

WSET Level 2 Award in Sake is the ultimate sake course for sake lovers and starting professionals in the sake field. It is an intermediate qualification for both sake professionals and enthusiasts, focusing on the production process, different styles, and proper tasting and service. The course covers key ingredients, production techniques, sake grades, and labelling, preparing candidates for an exam that tests their knowledge with a Multiple Choice test with 50 questions during a 60 minutes exam. There are no formal prerequisites and there is no tasting exam but tasting is prominent and a great way to be prepared for the WSET Level 3 Award in Sake and therefore essential for learning. During this three day course around 30 sake will be tasted. The next course is 4,5,6 June 2026 in our Japanese Liquor store Ma Sake Oldebroek. Price is including studymaterial, sake, lunches and exam.

The Level 3 Award in Sake is an accredited study of the WSET, worldly most prominent and largest educational institution in the field of drinks. The next four day course WSET Level 3 Award in Sake is: 19, 20, 26, 27 October with exam 3 November 2026 in Japanese Liquor Store Ma Sake Oldebroek. Costs include exam, study book, coffee, sake and lunches. The duration of this course is four days of classroom sessions plus an online study and exam a week after the last classroom session.During this course approximately 40 sake will be tasted.Study material, exam and course are in English.