WSET level 2 award in beer

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WSET level 2 award in Beer: An intermediate certification to master the science and tasting of beer.

Are you aspiring to deepen your knowledge and refine your palate to become a key player in the beer industry? The WSET level 2 award in Beer is the ideal intermediate certification to professionalize and transform your passion into expertise.
This WSET Level 2 award in beer course will help you understand how essential ingredients and production processes influence the aromatic profile and quality of beer. You will learn not only to taste and describe beer accurately but also to assess its quality professionally.
With the diploma in hand, you will have the tools and expertise to confidently advise your clients. For enlightened enthusiasts, you will discover the secrets to selecting the perfect beers for every occasion.
At the end of this course, you will obtain a qualification recognized worldwide. The WSET systematic tasting approach will allow you to evaluate beers rigorously and confidently, opening the doors to a rich and diverse brewing world.
WSET 2 beer courses are available online with WiSP over a year or in person on our Bordeaux and Paris campuses for 2.5 days.
Accessibility of the training for people with disabilities. Contact our disability coordinator at 05 57 71 75 61 or by email at contact@wisp-campus.com to discuss necessary arrangements together.

Accessibility of training to people with disabilities. Contact our disability advisor on 05 57 71 75 61 or by email contact@wisp-campus.com to discuss necessary arrangements together.

Price

From 750 €

Delivery Mode

Online or In-class

Level

Professionals, intermediate-level enthusiasts

Entry requirements

WSET Level 1 Award in Beer

Duration

2.5 days In-class / 1 year online

Sensory training

More than 20 beers

Language

More than 20 beers

Self-study time

28 hours if in-person or 5 weeks of access to the platform (online)

Examination

50-question MCQ (In-class or online, Resit examination available)

Registration deadline

15 days before the courses begins

Financing your training

Download the program

Welcome booklet

Who is the WSET Level 2 Beer course For?

Those who have obtained the WSET® Level 1 in Beer certification and wish to deepen their knowledge.

Hospitality professionals who want to improve their employability.

Wine shop owners, beer sommeliers, and beer experts who want to expand their beer knowledge to better advise their clients.

Import-export professionals.

Professionals in transition or career change who are considering a career in the beer industry and seek a globally recognized certifying training.

What will you learn Learn during the WSET Level 2 award in beer course ?

Describe the main ingredients used in beer production, how they are processed, and their influence on the style of beer produced.

Understand beer production and its influence on the style and quality of beer.

Master the key principles and processes involved in beer storage and service.

How more than 60 styles of beer are produced and labeled, and their typical characteristics.

Serve beer in a bar or restaurant professionally and expertly and pair food and beer.

Describe beers using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT).

You are attending the WSET 2 Beer course in-person

You have the choice between Bordeaux and Paris on the WiSP campuses.
Training is conducted in English over 3 days.
Julia Charlotte BASSO is your instructor, holding the WSET 2 Beer certification and accredited by WSET.
You will study in the classroom and have access to the WSET learning platform where you will complete activities at your own pace over five weeks.
You will taste 20 beers in the classroom.
Your learning will be assessed by a closed-book exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in 60 minutes.

You are attending the WSET 2 Beer course online

You learn at your own pace, wherever you are in the world.
Courses are delivered in English only.
Interactive and engaging modules on the WSET platform accessible for 1 year.
Specific date paths.
Divided into 6 modules to be followed in order.
Remote exam in English: 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes.
Optional tasting kit
Feedback and forums with other learners and instructors available.

Detailed course program for WSET level 2 Beer

Module 1: Know the main ingredients used in beer production and their influence on the beer style produced.

Production and use of malt and adjuncts and their influence on the beer style.
The influence of water on the beer style.
Cultivation, processing, and influence of different types of hops.
Use of yeasts and bacteria to produce beer.

Module 2: Understanding how beer production influences the style and quality of beer.

Processes involved in alcoholic fermentation and the resulting products.
Key steps in the brewing process.
Main beer production options and their influence on the beer style and quality.

Module 3: Understanding how the main beer styles are produced and labeled.

Identifying the terms used to label the main beer styles.
Options for the use of malt, adjuncts, hops, yeasts, and bacteria in the production of the main beer styles.
Key brewing processes.

Module 4: Understanding the principles and processes involved in beer storage and service.

Ideal conditions for storing beer.
Recommended temperatures for serving beer.
Common beer faults.
Food and beer pairings.

Your expert Beer instructor in Paris and Bordeaux :

Julia Charlotte BASSO

Beer

Engineer in the food and beverage industry specializing in the beverage sector, certified instructor Cicerone®, WSET®, IFCO, Sake Sommelier Association of London®, Julia is passionate about the brewing industry and

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EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

Upon registration to the WSET® Level 2 Award in Beer, you will receive the essential study materials to optimise your learning experience.

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