WSET Qualifications
Explore the world of beer and learn from the experts!
WSET qualifications in beer are globally recognised expert-led courses that build confidence in tasting, understanding, and talking about styles.
Flavour Logic is partnering as the nominated educator with Bacchus Academy, a leading provider of drinks education in Australia with extensive experience delivering professional WSET wine, spirits and beer training across Australia. All administration and payments for beer courses will be handled by their team.
Who developed the course?
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the world’s leading provider of drinks qualifications. Courses are designed to inspire and empower anyone looking to develop their drinks knowledge including beginners, enthusiasts and industry professionals. Beer, Wine, Spirits and Sake courses are available. Key to all courses is developing tasting technique and confidence using the Systematic Approach to Tasting®.
What’s covered for beer?
- Explore Beer Styles: Learn what makes each style unique from malt-driven ales and lagers to yeast-derived and sour styles.
- Craft and Ingredients: Understand the ingredients and processes behind a wide range of brews.
- Tasting Like a Pro: Develop your palate with expertly guided tasting sessions.
- Service and Food Pairing: Learn the art of serving and pairing beer to enhance the beer consumer experience.
Course delivery
We offer flexible options for delivery, either online, in-person or hybrid. In-person courses can be held in SA, VIC, NSW and ACT by qualified educators.
Customised group training for industry and trade are available at your chosen venue. Please note that a minimum number of students may be required for in-person courses to go ahead.
Example timings:
- Level 1: 2 x 3 hour sessions, 1 x 6 hour sessions
- Level 2: 3 x 8 hour sessions, 6 x 3 hour sessions
Prefer the flexibility of online?
Learn at your own pace, while still enjoying interactive, tutor-led support.
Course benefits include:
- Official WSET textbook and exam
- A guided tasting session with a Certified Cicerone
- Beer style chart & tasting template for structured learning
- Expert tuition from a WSET-Certified Tutor
- A globally recognised qualification to boost your knowledge and confidence
- Recommended beer styles and purchase guide to enhance your tasting practice
How do online courses work?
Courses are delivered via the WSET Online Classroom with set start and finish dates each month, including expert tuition within these dates. You get access to course material for 12 months.
Note there is no ‘live’ delivery of online content and tasting samples are not included in the cost.
Level 1 Award in Beer is a 4 week course.
Level 2 Award in Beer runs for 5 weeks.
Why enrol?
WSET Level 1 and 2 Beer Awards are your passport to becoming certified in beer. These short courses are perfect for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. There are no prerequisites for entry.
Enrol today and begin your WSET beer journey with Bacchus Academy and Flavour Logic.
Want to know more?
Complete and submit the form below to register your interest.
Please email taste@flavourlogic.com for any general or customised trade enquiries.
Refer to the Bacchus Academy website for policies relating to reasonable adjustments, special considerations, and cancellation policies.
Read more about heading back to beer school in this article by The Crafty Pint, in which Briony was interviewed about the benefits of the courses.
WSET Level 1 Award in Beer course details
