WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) has been helping people learn about drinks since 1969
If you’re a bit of a wine buff or a craft beer fan, you’ve likely heard of WSET before. You probably know that the organisation runs courses and provides qualifications in wines, spirits, beer and sake but what you may not realise is that it’s not just reserved for people working in the drinks industry. WSET courses can be taken by anybody, so if you want to dive deeper into the world of orange wine or learn how to tell the difference between a pilsner and an IPA, you can.
The flagship WSET School London in Bermondsey offers the full range of WSET courses, including the below:
- WSET Level 1 Award in Wines – wine courses are what WSET is best known for and the Level 1 Award is an excellent, hands-on introduction into the world of wine.You’ll explore the main styles of wine through sight, smell and taste; learn how to describe wines accurately; and understand how to pair wine with food.
- WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits – the Spirits Award covers the basic principles of spirit production, the main styles of spirits, what factors can affect their flavour, and how to serve them, so cocktail fans will learn a lot.
- WSET Level 1 Award in Sake – sake is becoming increasingly popular in the UK and this course dives into all the key areas of the Japanese rice wine. Through looking, smelling and tasting, you’ll learn about the main types of sake and the factors that impact its flavours and aromas.
- WSET Level 1 Award in Beer – WSET didn’t want to leave beer lovers behind so it introduced a beer qualification in 2024. The interactive course will teach you the basics about different types of beers, how they’re produced, and how they can be paired with food.
Once you’ve taken the course, you’ll be able to put your new found knowledge into practice immediately, whether that be selecting the sake the next time you go out for dinner at a Japanese restaurant or choosing the wine to take home from your local bottle shop. The WSET courses range from beginner to expert, so by enrolling on a Level 1 Award, you may even be taking the first steps into a whole new career.
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