WSET Level 1 Beer Course

About the Course

Who It’s For:

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.

Upon completion of your beer training course, you’ll gain a globally recognised qualification and the knowledge to help you explore the world of beer in greater depth.

What You’ll Learn:

• The main ingredients used to make beer malt and other sugar sources, water, hops, yeast
• The main production steps used to make beer
  malting, brewing
• The principles of successful beer storage, service and food pairing
• Beer storage and service: keeping beer fresh, glassware, pouring keg beer, opening and pouring bottled beer, service temperature
• Common beer faults: staling, light strike (skunking), bacterial infection
• Food and beer: Preferences, sensitivities, interactions, application and other considerations
• The characteristics of a range of key beer styles
• The ability to select and serve wines with greater confidence.

Class Format:

Six hours of class time and a 45-minute exam with 30 multiple-choice questions at the end of the session.

Course Syllabus:

Level 1 Award in Beer Syllabus