An intermediate level qualification for anyone looking to explore and understand the world of sake. The immersive and interactive course will enable you to look behind the label and comprehend how key ingredients and production choices influence the taste, style and quality of sake.
About the course
An intermediate level qualification for anyone looking to explore and understand the world of sake. The immersive and interactive course will enable you to look behind the label and comprehend how key ingredients and production choices influence the taste, style and quality of sake.
Upon completion you’ll gain a recognised qualification and the skills to select, describe and recommend sake with authority.
View the qualification specification
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.
What's covered?
- Know the main ingredients used in beer production, how they are processed and their influence on the style of beer produced
- Malt (malted grains) and adjuncts, water, hops and other flavourings, yeast and bacteria
- Know 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
- Know 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
- Know 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
Your learning will be assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in 60 minutes. Exams will be available both online and in-person.
This qualification is graded:
- Pass: 55% - 69%
- Pass with Merit: 70% - 84%
- Pass with Distinction: 85% or more
WSET is committed to making our exams fair and accessible, and ensuring that no candidate is placed at a disadvantage. If you have any special requirements or need to request reasonable adjustments, please discuss this with your chosen course provider.
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.
This qualification is suitable for beginners as well as those with some foundational beer knowledge. If you are completely new to the subject we recommend starting with the Level 1 Award in Beer, though this is not a requirement.
You must be of legal drinking age in the country where you are attending the course to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification.
Study options
This qualification is currently in the pre-launch stage, which means we are busy preparing expert beer educators to offer the course and exam. We expect to have the first courses available to book in early 2024.
We will be offering four study options here at WSET School London, which you can explore below.
To register your interest in WSET beer courses, please complete this form, and you’ll be the first to know when the first courses are available to book.
- Where: WSET School London
- Duration: 9:00am-5:00pm on one day (includes exam)
- Private study: Not required. There are recapping and revision exercises throughout the day
- Samples: In-class beer samples included
- Includes: Your workbook, nine beer samples, six hours of tuition, your examination, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who: Those who want to complete the course as quickly as possible
- Price: XXX
- Where: WSET School London
- Duration: 9am-5pm once a week for three weeks (includes exam)
- Private study: 11 hours. We recommend completing the majority of home study before the course begins
- Samples: In-class beer samples included
- Includes: Your workbook, 43 beer samples, six tasting glasses, 16 hours of tuition, access to WSET School London additional resources on WSET’s Online Classroom, your examination, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who: Those with the flexibility to attend classes for one day per week. A popular choice for employers looking to train staff with minimal disruption to their working week
- Price: £XXX
- Where: WSET School London
- Duration: 6:30-8:30pm once a week for three weeks (includes exam)
- Private study: Not required, but this format gives you the flexibility to pre-read or recap topics between classes
- Samples: In-class beer samples included
- Includes: Your workbook, beer wine samples, six hours of tuition, your examination, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who: A popular option for those working close to London Bridge or those who are unable to study in the daytime
- Price: £XXX
- Where: WSET School London
- Duration: 10:30am-2:00pm over two consecutive Saturdays (includes exam)
- Private study: Not required, but this format gives you the flexibility to pre-read or recap topics between classes
- Samples: In-class beer samples included
- Includes: Your workbook, beer wine samples, six hours of tuition, your examination, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who: A popular option for those wanting to explore the local area or those who are unable to study on weekdays
- Price: £XXX
- Where: Online via WSET’s Online Classroom*
- Duration: Four weeks self-guided study to be completed around your schedule
- Private study: At least three hours a week
- Samples: Wines not included. We recommend you taste a minimum of six beers and you‘ll get guidance on what styles to taste
- Includes: Access to WSET's Online Classroom for one year, a dedicated online tutor, your examination, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Enhanced features: Revision videos, flash cards and exam tips
- Who: Those who need a flexible study option, international students or those far away from our classroom centres
- Technology requirements: We recommend that you use a laptop or desktop device and have a reliable internet connection. To sit your examination online you will also need one additional smart device such as a smartphone or tablet
- Price: £XXX
*More information on how online examinations work will be shared with you once you enrol. If you are a student in Mainland China or the UAE, it’s not possible for you to take the exam online due to technological restrictions.
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