About the Course
Who It’s For:
If you are eager to increase your knowledge and appreciation of beer, this immersive and interactive course will help you understand how key ingredients and production processes influence the flavor profile and quality of beer. No previous wine study is required.
What You’ll Learn:
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 as a beer expert. If you’re a beer enthusiast, you’ll know exactly what to look for when choosing beers for any occasion.
What’s Covered:
- 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, including
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
Malt-driven lagers, malt-driven ales, hop-driven lagers, hop-driven ales, yeast-driven ales, mixed fermentation styles, other speciality beers
Class Format:
16 hours of class time and a one-hour exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions on a separate exam date.
Each class will consist of a lecture and tastings lead by your instructor.
Course Syllabus:
Interested in Taking This Course?
View DatesRegistration Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age.
About the Exam
One-hour exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions.
Course Materials
Study pack contents:
- Textbook: Beer: Looking Behind the Label
- Student Workbook
- Laminated SAT Card
How Much Does It Cost?
Total: $968
How Do I Sign Up?
- Choose a class date that works for you. You can View Dates by clicking the button to the right, or browse available dates and times by going to the Registration section.
- After choosing the date that’s best for you, complete the required Enrollment Agreement, to streamline your registration process.
- Click the Register button. (If you have not yet completed the Enrollment Agreement, you can complete it during the registration process.)
