WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) launched two new beer qualifications—Level 1 Award in Beer and Level 2 Award in Beer—beginning in February. The new beer qualifications will help set global standards for tasting and education in the beer category, the drinks education provider said. The new certifications were created by WSET’s Product Development team, led by Sara Hobday, Head of Product Development – Beer Qualifications. The team has been supported by Mirella Amato, Senior Business Development Manager – Beer, WSET Americas—world-renowned beer educator and consultant, and one of only 22 Master Cicerones®—as well as Stuart Howe, Technical Development Manager, Institute of Brewing & Distilling. Beer will be WSET’s fourth qualification area following wine, spirits and sake. WSET Level 1 and 2 Awards in Beer will provide both trade professionals and beer enthusiasts with product knowledge and tasting.