WSET Level 2 Beer Course
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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.
This class meets on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm via ONLINE WEBINAR
September 24, 2026 - December 3, 2026
Thursdays, 6:00pm to 8:00pm via ONLINE WEBINAR
Classroom Course
International Wine Center
350 7th Avenue, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10001$648
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Registration Requirements
Entrance Requirements:
At least 21 years of age
Complete Enrollment Agreement
- Select and complete the corresponding Enrollment Agreement for your course – Be sure to sign on second page
- This must be completed. You will need to upload it during the registration process.
Pricing Details
Total: $648
Exam Date & Time
Remote Invigilation (RI) Exam Date: December 3, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm ONLINE
Format: 50 multiple choice questions
Exam deferral deadline:
Detailed Course Schedule
Session:1
Date:Thursday, September 24, 2026
Topic:Beer’s main ingredients
Tasting and evaluating beerSession:2
Date:Thursday, October 1, 2026
Topic:Malting
Malt types and adjuncts
Brewing process and equipmentSession:3
Date:Thursday, October 8, 2026
Topic:Malt-driven styles
Session:4
Date:Thursday, October 15, 2026
Topic:Hops
Hop-driven stylesSession:5
Date:Thursday, October 22, 2026
Topic:NO CLASS THIS WEEK
Session:6
Date:Thursday, October 29, 2026
Topic:Yeast
Yeast-driven stylesSession:7
Date:Thursday, November 5, 2026
Topic:Yeast and bacteria
Mixed fermentation stylesSession:8
Date:Thursday, November 12, 2026
Topic:Other speciality beers
Styles recap
Session:9
Date:Thursday, November 19, 2026
Topic:Storage and service
Beer and foodSession:10
Date:Thursday, November 26, 2026
Topic:NO CLASS THIS WEEK
Session:11
Date:Thursday, December 3, 2026
Topic:Remote Invigilation (RI) EXAM at 6:00pm (ONLINE)
Materials
Study pack contents:
- Textbook: Beer: Looking Behind the Label
- Student Workbook
- Laminated SAT Card
Refund Policy & Student Disclosure
If your study plans are suddenly interrupted, you may seek a refund. When withdrawing from a class, please be aware that you must submit a written notice of withdrawal from the registered class and a written request for a refund. More details can be found by clicking the Refund Policy link.
Meet the Instructor
Jeremy Storton
Advanced Cicerone, Instructor, Nominated Educator for Beer
Jeremy Storton is an Advanced Cicerone®, beer educator, writer, and host of the award-winning podcast Good Beer Matters. He is known for blending tec…
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