Wine Spirit Education Trust
Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is globally recognised as the international standard in wine and spirit knowledge. The different levels are appropriate for those who are starting out in the drinks industry, to established professionals
Bacchus Enterprises Pty Ltd Wine & Spirit Training is an Approved Program Provider of WSET® Courses. for Level 1 to 3 Awards in Wines and Level 1 and 2 Awards in Spirits.
WSET provides globally recognised education and qualifications in wines, spirits and sake, for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
New: Level 1 Award in Beer
Have you ever wished you knew more about beer? Can you tell the difference between an IPA and a pilsner? A brown ale and a porter?
WSET is launching its first-ever beer courses in early 2024, and Bacchus Academy is working towards being one of the first Approved Program Providers in Australia.
The exciting new Level 1 Award in Beer is a beginner-level qualification for anyone interested in learning the basics about lagers, ales, sours and more. Through a short and interactive course, you’ll learn the foundations of beer production, styles, service, food pairing and tasting.
Pitched at beginner and intermediate level, the Level 1 and 2 Awards in Beer will provide product knowledge and beer tasting skills for both beer enthusiasts and those working in the beer or hospitality industries.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification – it is suitable for complete beginners
The WSET® Level 1 Award in Beer prepares students for an entry-level job in hospitality or retail.
Ingredients used to make Beer
✓ Malt and Other Sugar Sources
✓ Water
✓ Hops
✓ Yeast
Beer storage, service and food pairing
✓ Beer Storage and Service: keeping beer fresh, glassware, pouring keg beer, opening and pouring bottled beer, service temperature
✓ Common Beer Faults: Staling, light strike (skunking), bacterial infection
✓ Food and Beer: Preferences, sensitivities, interactions, application and other considerations
Production Steps used to make Beer
✓ Malting
✓ Brewing
Characteristics of Key Beer Styles
✓ Malt-Driven Styles: American or international pale lager, Munich helles, Blonde ale, Munich dunkel, Brown ale, Porter and stout, Barley wine
✓ Hop-Driven Styles: Traditional Czech or German pilsner, Bitter, American pale ale, American IPA, Hazy IPA
✓ Yeast-Driven Styles: Weissbier, Dubbel, Tripel, Saison, Witbier
✓ Sour Styles: Berliner weisse, Geuze (gueuze)
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