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- SommWine's Ultimate Guide to WSET Level 1 is only $25
WSET BEER EDUCATION
Understand what's in your glass — beer included.
From the ingredients to the first sip, beer has a story you can learn to understand. Explore how brewing, style and tasting connect — and find the words for what you enjoy.
Enquire About WSET BeerStart with WSET Level 1 Award in Beer.
Go beyond “I like this beer.”
Understand what makes beers taste different. Recognize styles, describe what you taste and make more informed choices — whether you're ordering for yourself or recommending a beer to a guest.
Understand the ingredients
Connect malt, hops and yeast with the character in your glass.
Taste with purpose
Pay attention to aroma, flavour and texture, rather than relying on a label or a familiar style name.
YOUR STARTING POINT
WSET Level 1 Award in Beer
A beginner-level qualification covering beer production, key styles, tasting, storage, service and food pairing. No previous beer knowledge is required.
The WSET assessment is a closed-book exam: 30 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes.
Ask Joanne about current availability, online beer course options, fees and what's included. We'll help you understand the next step before you enrol.
Ask About Level 1 Beer Read WSET's Level 1 Beer qualification informationFor curious drinkers and confident service.
New to beer? Start with the fundamentals. Already an enthusiast? Put a structure around your interest and explore styles beyond your usual favourites.
For people working with beer in hospitality, breweries or beverage retail, understanding style and service helps you answer questions and make thoughtful recommendations.
What you'll learn
Ingredients and brewing
Explore the role of malt and other sugar sources, water, hops and yeast, and the main steps in making beer.
Styles that make sense
Learn to recognize malt-driven, hop-driven, yeast-driven and sour styles, from pale lager and IPA to porter and saison.
Tasting and describing
Use sight, smell and taste to notice the characteristics that distinguish one beer from another.
Service and food pairing
Understand keeping beer fresh, suitable glassware and service temperature, common faults and food interactions.
LEARN WITH SOMMWINE
An educator behind your learning.
Joanne is a certified WSET wine and beer educator, WSET Diploma graduate and sommelier, with more than 15 years' experience in wine and hospitality. She has taught WSET in Whistler since 2018.
The approach is practical: understand why something tastes the way it does, then connect that knowledge with what you actually enjoy drinking.
Meet JoanneA foundation for further beer study.
WSET Level 1 is a starting point for exploring beer in more depth. SommWine may add WSET Level 2 Beer in the future; it is not being offered for enrolment on this page. Ask Joanne if you'd like to hear about future study options.
Ready to understand beer better?
Tell Joanne what you'd like to learn and whether you're studying for personal interest or your work. Get clear advice on WSET Level 1 Beer and the available next steps. Practise describing what you taste with SommWine's wine and beer tasting guide.
Enquire About WSET Beer Email joanne@sommwine.com
