WSET Beer Qualifications

WSET Level 1 in Beer This course covers primary beer styles, the basics of the brewing process, and a systematic approach to tasting (SAT). This course also touches briefly on the storage and service of beer as well as the building blocks of food and beer pairings. I took this course with my fellow mentees in the Women in Beer Mentorship program and the lovely Natalya Watson leading the session. Natalya communicates the approach to tasting in a clear and engaging fashion. My greatest takeaway from the session to take note of some of her techniques to use when I lead beer tastings for friends. WSET Level 2 in Beer The Level 2 course builds on the knowledge gained in Level 1 by adding more styles to learn accompanied by 30-40 tasting samples. This three day intensive course focuses on practising the SAT and demonstrating the diversity of flavours celebrated in the glass. This course opened my eyes to styles I never would have approached or appreciated if it weren't for my newly found understanding of the style, like in the case of a Flander's Red Ale. This incredibly unique beer tied together my interest for alternative fermentation and production methods and weird and wonderful flavours.