The WSET Level 2 Award in Beer is here, and it’s your passport to a deeper, more structured understanding of the beer world.

Whether you're working in hospitality, brewing, or you're a passionate beer fan who wants more than just tasting notes—this globally recognised qualification will help you confidently explore the styles, science, and stories behind your favourite brews.

Offered exclusively in New Zealand by Beer School NZ (powered by WineEdCo), this is your chance to study beer like a pro.

What you’ll learn:

• The raw materials and production methods that shape beer flavour and quality

• How to analyse and describe beer using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)

• The characteristics of over 60 beer styles from around the world

• How to store and serve beer for peak enjoyment

• How to pair beer with food (and why it works)

Your enrolment includes,

• Includes tasting packs delivered to your door over the 5 weeks of 30 recommended beers

• WSET study book and group online class sessions.

• Exam by remote invigilation with the option of attending an exam at our exams centres.

• This online course requires approximately 15 hours of study. It is advised that students should taste a range of beer during the course.

Key Dates:

Course Dates: Course runs over 5 consecutive weekends starting on the 10th May

10th/11th May -17th/18th May -24th/25th May- 31stMay/1st June- 7th/8th June.

Class times will be 3-5pm each day.

Tutor: Charlotte Feehan, President of Craft Beer Capital

Exam: Online 12th June, 9am (or by arrangement).

Enrolments close: 8th May 2025

Payment Methods: Credit Card, Direct Debit or Monthly Instalments with 20% deposit. To request an invoice for direct debit payment or to arrange a payment plan, please click here