WA Beer & Brewing Education & Training Grant

WABA & Ellerslie Education Scholarship 2026

Our mission

The West Australian Brewers Association is dedicated to promoting and supporting the brewing industry in Western Australia. Through events like the WA Beer & Brewing Conference and the WA Beer & Brewing Education and Training Grant, WABA aims to foster a strong community of brewers and industry professionals, providing resources, education, and networking opportunities to help the industry thrive.

Scholarship overview

In 2026, we have joined forces with Ellerslie Hops Australia to create the WABA and Ellerslie Hops Education Tour. A team of industry representatives will select two brewers to embark on a unique educational journey across Australia, gaining exclusive knowledge on the key ingredients required to craft exceptional beer. This exciting opportunity promises adventure, invaluable insights and a once in a lifetime learning experience.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Fly from Perth to Adelaide. Enjoy dinner at a local craft brewery.
Day 2 – Visit AMSAT Character Malts. Learn how specialty malts are made and explore sensory techniques for trialling new malts. Enjoy lunch at Coopers’ new restaurant, followed by a tour of Coopers Maltings.
Day 3 – Fly from Adelaide to Melbourne, then take a scenic drive to the King Valley.
Day 4 – Visit Ellerslie Hops Farm during the 2026 Hop Harvest. Participate in hands on activities including hop picking, kilning and baling. Tour the new Hop Extract Plant to learn how hop extracts are made and spend time in the lab learning about hop analysis.
Day 5 – Fly from Melbourne back to Perth.

Eligibility criteria

• Must be a current employee at a WA brewery that holds an active WABA membership
• Minimum of two years experience working in the brewing industry
• Must be available to travel from Monday 23 February to Friday 27 February 2026
• Willing to participate in panels or activities about your experience at the 2026 WABA Conference (The Pay It Forward Clause)

How to Apply

Applications are now closed for 2025.

Cheers,

Your WABA Committee