WSET Level 2 Award in Beers - Wednesday & Thursday nights 6-8pm commencing 12 March (5 week course)
WSET Level 2 Award in Beers - Wednesday & Thursday nights 6-8pm commencing 12 March (5 week course)
If you are eager to increase your knowledge and appreciation of beer, WSET has launched an intermediate level qualification. This immersive and interactive course will help you understand how key ingredients and production processes influence the flavour profile and quality of beer.
The WSET Level 2 Award in Beer is offered as a 16-hour face to face course delivered over eight consecutive weeks and 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.
This is an accredited course with a globally recognised qualification and all candidates who successfully complete the examination are awarded the WSET Level 2 Award in Beer certificate and lapel pin.
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.
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
Course delivery
Minimum of 28 hours of study time, including 16 guided learning hours of face to face classroom delivery plus a one hour exam.
Course sessions will be delivered from 6 - 8pm on the following dates; Wednesday 12 March, Thursday 13 March, Wednesday 19 March, Wednesday 26 March, Thursday 27 March, Wednesday 2 April, Thursday 3 April & Wednesday 9 April with the exam to follow the last session.
Assessment
Your learning will be assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in 60 minutes. The exam will be held directly after the last session on 9 April.
This qualification is graded:
Pass: 55% - 69%
Pass with Merit: 70% - 84%
Pass with Distinction: 85% or more
Please note: No refunds will be issued after the start of this course. Before that period a 75% refund is allowed if a student cancels their enrolment. A 100% refund will apply if Archive Academy cancels. All sessions must be attended in person unless otherwise agreed and missed sessions are forfeited and there are no make up sessions. Please note there is a re-sit exam fee of $250 if a student does not attend the exam for any reason.
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We recommend students download and read the WSET Level 2 Award in Beers Specification prior to booking.
