I am very excited to announce the new WSET Beer Qualifications offered in Vancouver by Statera Academy. 

We are putting the final touches on our first Level 2 class, and will posting the class date as soon as we can!

If you would like to be on that class list or want to know more, give me a buzz at keith@stateraacademy.ca 

WSET Level 2 Award in Beer

Course Description:

The WSET Level 2 Award in Beer focuses on how key ingredients and production processes influence the style and quality of beer. It will also teach you how to taste, describe and evaluate the quality of beer.

If you’re a beer or hospitality professional, after taking this course you’ll be able to offer valuable guidance on selection and service to your colleagues and customers. If you’re a beer enthusiast, you’ll know exactly what to look for when choosing beers for any occasion. Either way, its a fantastic way to level up your enjoyment of this great beverage!!

What's covered?

The main ingredients used in beer production, how they are processed and their influence on the style of beer produced

• Malt and adjuncts, water, hops and other flavourings, yeast and bacteria

How beer production influences the style and quality of beer.

• alcoholic fermentation process, brewing process, brewing equipment, beer production options, spontaneous and mixed culture fermentation options

The key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of beer

• Ideal conditions for storage, packaging and shelf life, service temperatures, glassware, beer on tap, bottled beer, common faults, beer and food

How over 60 beer styles are produced and labelled and their typical characteristics.

• Malt-driven lagers, malt-driven ales, hop-driven lagers, hop-driven ales, yeast-driven ales, mixed fermentation styles, other speciality beers
• We will taste 40 of them together in class!!

Schedule:
At Statera, we have Level 2 beer classes that are held during the evening on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and run over 6 weeks with the exam on the last night.

Included:
All registration and exam fees are included and you don't need to bring (or buy) your own glasses! We have you covered!
You will receive a Beer L2 Study-pack that included the text book, a workbook, and the SAT card. 

Brewery Tour:
With this course we also plan a brewery visit and tour behind the scenes, to see our text book in action! Date and location will be unveiled at our first class.

Location:
Our home location is at The Taste of Legacy Tasting Room 1633 Manitoba St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B8.

Click here to download the L2 Beer Specification

This document has the complete course detail, including important details for the exam from WSET.