Wine Educate: Wine Lessons, Travel & WSET Study Prep4 Feb 2025

14. Exploring WSET Beer Education with Sal Mortillaro

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Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Wine Educate Podcast, host Joanne Close welcomes Sal Mortillaro, WSET Beer Educator, to discuss the world of beer education, certifications, and the exciting expansion of WSET's Beer program. Sal shares his impressive background in beer judging, competitions, and how he became part of the first-ever cohort of WSET Beer educators. Joanne and Sal discuss what students can expect from WSET Level 1 and Level 2 Beer courses, how beer education differs from wine certifications, and what makes beer tasting so fascinating.

Topics Covered:

Sal's journey from beer enthusiast to Grand Master Beer Judge
The structure of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) and how it differs from WSET
Overview of the Cicerone Certification and how it compares to other beer education paths
The launch of WSET Level 1 and Level 2 Beer Certifications
What students will learn in each level, including beer styles, tasting techniques, and food pairings
The similarities between beer and wine education, including tasting structure and analysis
Sal's personal favorite beer styles and competition judging experiences

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Email: joanne@wineeducate.com
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