WSET Level 1 Award in Beer Intensive [September 19]
Saturday, September 19th: 10am-5pm ET
Online Exam: September 27, 2026 at 12pm ET (Noon)
(alternate exam dates and in person paper-based exams are also available)
About Level 1:
The WSET Level 1 course offers a true beginner’s overview of Beer, and is geared to anyone with an interest in beer for personal enjoyment or launching a professional career. It’s a particularly good starting point for people just beginning to work in restaurants, hospitality, or retail. Level 1 is a fun way to get up to speed on what beer is and how it differs by style.
The Level 1 course provides:
A systematized way of learning about and tasting beer using
the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer®
Practical, hands-on knowledge designed to build a foundation for future exploration.
An introduction to the basics of beer ingredients and production, different styles, simple storage and service rules, and easy techniques for pairing beer with a range of foods.
The characteristics of 20 key beer styles, from lagers to lambics
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a short, multiple-choice exam, and upon passing, will receive a Digital Level 1 WSET certificate and Digital Badge.
This course comes with a proprietary WSET Beer workbook.
For the complete specification for this course click here.
This limited-size class will be held in person at Commonwealth Wine School.
Cost: $475
Location: Commonwealth Wine School, Cambridge, MA
Instructor: CWS Faculty