WSET Online Level 1
Award in Beer
Ahh BEER
The Level 1 Beer course is for those preparing for, or employees starting their first job in beer and wanting to climb the hospitality ladder
The Level 1 Beer course is also for the beer enthusiast wanting to learn more about their favourite beverage
What you'll learn in the Level 1 Beer course
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The main ingredients used to make beer
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Malt and other sugar sources, water, hops, yeast
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The main production steps used to make beer
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Malting, Brewing
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The principles of successful beer storage, service and food pairing
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Beer storage and service: keeping beer fresh, glassware, pouring keg beer, opening and pouring bottled beer, service temperature
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Common beer faults: staling, light strike (skunking), bacterial infection
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Food and beer: Preferences, sensitivities, interactions, application and other considerations
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The characteristics of a range of key beer styles
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Malt-driven styles: American or international pale lager, Munich Helles, Blonde ale, Munich Dunkel, Brown ale, Porter and Stout, Barley wine
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Hop-driven styles: Traditional Czech / German Pilsner, Bitter, American pale ale, American IPA, Hazy IPA
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Yeast driven styles: Weissbier, Dubbel, Tripel, Saison, Witbier
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Sour styles: Berliner Weise, Geuze (Gueuze)
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Upon completion you’ll gain a globally recognised qualification and the knowledge to help you explore the world of beer in greater depth.
Example
WSET Level 1
Award in Beer Lapel Pin & Certificate
What's Included
4-Week Online WSET Level 1 Award in Beer course including both Local and Remote Support
WSET Level 1 Award in Beer Exam Fees
Online Mock Exam Questions
Reserved place at the Perth WSET Level 1 Award in Beer exam
WSET Level 1 Award in Beer Certificate & Lapel pin (after passing the exam)
Graduation Ceremony where you are presented with your WSET Level 1 Award in Beer Certificate & Lapel Pin
A Vinum Vitae Certificate that you can post online (on request)
Comprehensive, Organised and Efficient Service from Vinum Vitae WSET Approved Programme Provider
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After Completion of the Level 1 Course with the Vinum Vitae APP, you will be entitled to a $50 loyalty discount on the
Online WSET Level 2 Beer Course (when available) using Discount code "L1-Alumni"
(not combinable with any other discount/promotion)
Entry Requirements
There is no pre-requisite beer knowledge
required for this qualification
However, you must be over 18 years of age at the time of booking
Course Delivery
You perform the course by logging into the WSET Online Classroom (login details will be sent by WSET).
The Level 1 Award in Beer has a minimum requirement of 6 hours of online classroom delivery time, including time for the exam
Assessment
The Level 1 assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions within 45-minutes.
The pass mark is 70%
Special Consideration
If you feel you were at a disadvantage during the exam due to, for example, illness, you can submit a special consideration request to us. We will pass this on to WSET for their assessment. The form (on request) must be sent to Vinum Vitae within 5 working days after your exam date. Please see our APP Policies document for further information.
Exam Re-sit prices:
Level 1 paper-based re-sit $120
Level 1 RI-based re-sit $200
Online Level 1 Award in Beer Course Information
For more information please download the documents below.
Recommended Progression Route:
The WSET Level 1 Award in Beer is recommended for entry to the WSET Level 2 Award in Beer
Courses and Dates
WSET Online Level 1 Award in Beer
Starting December 2024
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