Discover 2 levels of WSET Beer qual
Whether you work in the drinks industry or simply love discovering what’s in your glass, our qualifications give you the confidence to taste, talk about and understand beer with clarity.
Choose your location and filter ‘beer’ to find a beer course near you.
Our qualifications are for anyone looking to earn a globally recognised beer qualification. Whether you’re just starting out or already know your weissbiers from your witbiers, our courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to evaluate, describe and recommend beer with clarity and confidence.
In our interactive, expert-led beer courses, you’ll:
Explore the world’s most iconic beer styles and what makes each one unique
Learn to taste and describe beer, honing your skills to evaluate flavour and quality
Understand the unique ingredients and production methods behind a range of brews
Master the principles of beer storage, service and food pairing
WSET’s trademarked Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) is at the core of how we teach beer tasting. This structured framework gives students a universal language to describe beer and a clear method for assessing its quality.
Through the SAT, students learn to evaluate a beer’s appearance, aroma, taste, and texture, exploring each element in detail before understanding how they combine as a whole. It’s a professional, step-by-step approach that builds confidence and expertise at every level.
Above: An example of our WSET Level 2 SAT for beer tasting
The Level 1 Award in Beer is ideal for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in beer knowledge. Through interactive activities and guided tastings, students will explore:
How to taste and describe beer with confidence using our Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
Beer ingredients and the brewing process
The principles of storage, service and food pairing
The characteristics of a range of key beer styles
The Level 2 Award in Beer is perfect for anyone eager to expand their knowledge of beer beer and strengthen their tasting skills. It’s a longer, more in-depth course than Level 1 and covers the essentials in greater detail, including:
The brewing process and how ingredients are transformed into beer
How ingredients and brewing methods shape a beer’s style and quality
Principles of storage, service and food pairing
The characteristics, production and labelling of a broad range beer styles from across the brewing world.
How to taste, describe and assess beer quality, using our Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
Brilliant course, good breakdown of course content and great teaching.
WSET's courses are taught by expert educators who undergo rigorous training, ensuring a consistent, high-quality learning experience no matter where you study.
Through engaging sessions and tutored beer tastings, our approach is unmatched in its depth and expertise - whether you're learning in-person or online.
With over 50 years of experience in drinks education, WSET qualifications are internationally recognised and valued. They open doors to new opportunities by equipping students with knowledge and skills that meet the highest global standards.
We uphold the highest integrity in our exams and learning materials. Regularly updated and refined, our courses deliver the most relevant, effective and engaging education available, ensuring students absorb and apply their knowledge with confidence.
Perfect for professionals in retail, distribution, education, marketing and more, as well as enthusiasts eager to deepen their beer knowledge. Our courses cover key topics to build product knowledge, confidence and tasting skills.
