WSET Level 2 Award in Beer

Close up of hops growing on the vine. The text says WSET Level 2 Award in Beer, in-person.

All WSET textbooks and study guides are in an eBook format.

In-class

Course details

This intermediate-level course 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.

Prerequisite: None.

WSET Level 2 Award in Beer is the perfect beer course for anyone wishing to learn about a wide range of beer styles, as well as those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 2 Award in Beer. You’ll gain a recognised qualification and the skills to select, taste and describe beers with confidence.

This 16-hour course provides fundamental product knowledge and systematic tasting skills. Expect to spend 11 hours on preparation and review outside of the classroom.

You'll learn:

  • 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:
    • 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
  • 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

Upon successful completion of a 50-question multiple-choice exam, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

All WSET textbooks and study guides are in an eBook format.

The course will be delivered by IWEG's WSET Certified Educator Chris Robertson.

Upcoming courses

Mondays, September 23rd - November 25th at 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Exam on Monday, November 25th at 6:30pm at IWEG, 211 Yonge Street, Suite 501.