Intermediate · Professional and enthusiast
WSET Level 2 Award in Beer
Go deeper into ingredients, brewing and the factors that create beer style and quality. Develop the tasting skill to describe and evaluate beer, make informed choices, improve service, and recommend the right beer for customers, food and occasion.
60+ beer styles exploredUnderstand the story behind every pourConnect malts, hops, fermentation and brewing choices with the flavour, structure and quality of beer styles from around the world.
From tasting to serviceJudge quality and guide choices confidentlyApply systematic evaluation to storage, service and food pairing for professional or personal use.
EntryNo prerequisiteBasic beer knowledge is recommended but not required.
Structure8 sessionsIngredients, styles, brewing, tasting and service.
RecognitionWSET Certified logoGraduates may apply to use the associated logo.
Intermediate learning journey
Eight sessions
1Main ingredients, tasting and evaluation
2Malting, adjuncts, brewing and equipment
3Malt-driven styles
4Hops and hop-driven styles
5Yeast and yeast-driven styles
6Bacteria and mixed-fermentation styles
7Speciality beers and styles recap
8Storage, service, beer and food
What you will gain
Explain beer styleUnderstand how ingredients and production decisions influence the finished beer.
Evaluate qualityDescribe and judge beer using a structured tasting approach.
Serve with careRecognise storage and service factors that protect quality.
Pair confidentlyMake informed beer and food recommendations for different occasions.
Entry guidanceNo formal prerequisiteWSET Level 1 Award in Beer is not required. Some basic beer knowledge—through Level 1 or equivalent experience—is recommended before beginning.
Closed-book examination50 multiple-choice questionsDuration: 1 hour
Pass mark: 55%
Each question is worth one mark.
Build your beer expertiseSee available dates, private-class arrangements and complete enrolment information on the AWSEC course page.
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Digital credentials: WSET certificates and badges are issued digitally for examinations completed on or after 1 August 2025. Private classes for groups of six to eight may be arranged; off-site options may involve additional charges and setup requirements.
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