
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Glen Hay Falconer Foundation Siebel Brewing Scholarships:
Asher Sun of pFriem Family Brewers (Hood River, OR) and Jamie Le Resche of Deschutes Brewery (Bend, OR).
Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants across the western United States, Asher and Jamie have each been awarded a full scholarship to the prestigious WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology at the Siebel Institute in Chicago this November. This intensive two-week program covers the essential technical, operational, and quality control aspects of successful brewery operations.
🍺 Meet the Recipients
Asher Sun

Brewer, pFriem Family Brewers – Hood River, OR
Asher’s journey into craft brewing began with a bold leap—from an engineering background in Taiwan to a brewing career in the U.S. He is a co-founder of the Taiwanese Brewer’s Association and continues to build bridges between brewing communities across continents.
In the U.S., Asher has served as lead brewer at both Ugly Half Beer and Drake’s Brewing before joining pFriem Family Brewers. His passion for sustainability, process optimization, and education shines through in his work—and in his efforts to uplift others via podcasting, blogging, and judging competitions.
“Asher’s application underscores an awareness of pivotal shifts in the industry and a need to move to sustainable production practices. He demonstrates community spirit and is well-positioned to mentor others and share what he learns under this scholarship.”
— Falconer Selection Committee
Jamie Le Resche

Brewer, Deschutes Brewery – Bend, OR
From pouring pints in the front of house to producing brews behind the scenes, Jamie has worn many hats at breweries across Washington, Oregon, and Arizona. Her resume includes Lucky Envelope, ExNovo, Away Days, Dragoon Brewing, and now Deschutes—each chapter marked by growth, curiosity, and commitment to craft.
Jamie’s passion lies in both brewing and beer education, helping demystify styles and share the love of beer with others.
“Jamie’s openness to exploring every path the industry offers, along with her persistence and impact on her teams, made her an exceptional candidate. She embodies the spirit of this scholarship.”
— Falconer Selection Committee
🙏 Thank You, Selection Committee
Our deepest thanks go to this year’s selection panel:
- Jamie Floyd (Ninkasi Brewing)
- John Hannafan & Keith Lemcke (Siebel Institute)
- John Maier (Rogue Ales)
- Lisa Morrison (Belmont Station)
- Shaun O’Sullivan (21st Amendment Brewery)
- Cat Wiest (Yakima Chief Hops & 2019 Scholarship Recipient)