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WSET®
Beer Awards
Level 1&2

Something for the beer lovers where you will learn what makes the brew. From how it's made, to how the ingredients effect its outcome. One will gain skills to be able to accurately taste and differentiate lagers, ales, sours, and more!

WSET® Level 1 Award in Beer

Level 1 in Wine Info

About WSET® Level 1

Award in Beer

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Have you ever wished you knew more about beer? Can you tell the difference between an IPA and a pilsner? A brown ale and a porter? WSET are proud to have launched our first-ever beer courses. Our exciting new Level 1 Award in Beer is a beginner-level qualification for anyone interested in learning the basics about lagers, ales, sours and more. Through a short and interactive course, you’ll learn the foundations of beer production, styles, service, food pairing and tasting.

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$384.00

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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  • The main ingredients used to make beer

  • The principles of successful beer storage, service, and food pairing

  • The characteristics of a range of beer styles

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WSET® Level 2 Award in Beer

Level 2 in Wine Info
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WSET® Level 2 Award in Beer 

The WSET® Level 2 Award in Beer focuses on how key ingredients and production processes influence the style and quality of beer. It will also teach you how to taste, describe and evaluate the quality of beer.

If you’re a beer or hospitality professional, you’ll be able to offer valuable guidance on selection and service to your colleagues and customers. If you’re a beer enthusiast, you’ll know exactly what to look for when choosing beers for any occasion.

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$846.00

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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  • The main ingredients used in beer production, how they are processed and their influence on the style of beer produced

    • Malt and adjuncts, water, hops and other flavourings, yeast and bacteria

  • How beer production influences the style and quality of beer.

    • alcoholic fermentation process, brewing process, brewing equipment, beer production options, spontaneous and mixed culture fermentation options

  • The key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of beer

    • Ideal conditions for storage, packaging and shelf life, service temperatures, glassware, beer on tap, bottled beer, common faults, beer and food

  • How over 60 beer styles are produced and labelled and their typical characteristics.

    • Malt-driven lagers, malt-driven ales, hop-driven lagers, hop-driven ales, yeast-driven ales, mixed fermentation styles, other speciality beers

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