Chat On Tap

David A. Lennon

Chat on Tap is a podcast about pubs and the people in them. Each week, host David A. Lennon and a rotating cast of your new best mates pull up a stool as they chat with legends, locals and tap in on what to drink and where to drink it. Chat on Tap is both a love letter to Aussie pubs and beer, and a guidebook to where to go next.

  1. 1d ago

    EP27 - Chuck Hahn on starting again at 79 | TAP Classic

    In this TAP Classic (aka one from the archive), David Lennon catches up with legendary brewer Dr. Charles "Chuck" Hahn and his son Scott Hahn at their new brewery, Chuck & Sons, in St Peters, Sydney. Chuck's impact on Australian beer is difficult to overstate. From Hahn Super Dry and James Squire to Kosciuszko Pale ale and countless innovations that helped shape modern brewing in Australia, his fingerprints are all over the industry. At 79 years old, Chuck has done what most people only talk about - come out of retirement to build something new. Together, Chuck and Scott share stories from decades in brewing, lessons learned from building iconic beer brands, the realities of running a family brewery, and why great beer has always been about bringing people together. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast, home brewer, hospitality professional or simply love hearing the stories behind Australian success, this conversation remains one of the most important we've had on the show. **SIDE NOTE TO LONG TIME LISTENERS - We need to chat around 25 mins in!  🍺 IN THIS CHAT • Chuck's journey from chemistry student to brewing pioneer • The origins of Hahn Brewery and James Squire • Building beer brands that changed Australian drinking culture • Why Chuck returned from retirement • Launching Chuck & Sons with his family • The role community plays in great beer • Advice for the next generation of brewers • What's next for Chuck & Sons FEATURED GUESTS Dr. Charles "Chuck" Hahn Founder, Chuck & Sons Brewing Scott Hahn Business Director, Chuck & Sons Brewing 📍 Chuck & Sons Brewing St Peters, Sydney NSW Follow Chuck & Sons: Instagram: @chuckandsonsbrewing 🎧 Enjoying Chat on Tap? Follow the show for weekly conversations with brewers, venue owners, industry leaders and the personalities shaping Australian beer culture. #ChatOnTap #ChuckHahn #CraftBeer #AustralianBeer #JamesSquire #Hahn #ChuckAndSons #BeerPodcast Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Tiktok: @chat.on.tap YouTube: @ontapchat Got a Story?  Wanna help us Tap In to a great venue, deal, beer? Interested in sponsorship?  email us! Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    28 min

  2. Jun 4

    EP26 - The Last Day of Sydney's Most Unique Brewery

    Craft beer is often about the beer. This episode isn't. On Wildflower's final day in Marrickville, Chat On Tap headed down to one of Australia's most beloved breweries to find out what happens when a venue becomes something more than a place to grab a drink. As hundreds of people packed the brewery and spilled out into the street, Dave handed the microphone to the people who knew Wildflower best - the locals, regulars, beer lovers, industry veterans and friends who helped turn this warehouse into a community. From first dates and Friday afternoon beers to wild fermentation, Belgian influences and friendships formed over countless pints, this episode captures the stories that made Wildflower special. Because while breweries make beer, it's the people who create the culture. In this episode: 🍺 The story of Wildflower's final day in Marrickville 🍺 Why this brewery became a pilgrimage site for beer lovers 🍺 The role Wildflower played in Sydney's craft beer scene 🍺 How a niche brewery built such a loyal community 🍺 Stories from locals, regulars and industry insiders 🍺 The unique world of mixed-fermentation and wild ales 🍺 What Wildflower's move means for Marrickville and the Inner West Ale Trail 🍺 Why the best breweries are often about more than what's in the glass This isn't a farewell to Wildflower. It's a snapshot of the community that grew around it. And judging by the turnout, that community isn't going anywhere. Guests Featured 🍺 Jason Trewin - Inner West Ale Trail 🍺 Coral - @HaveABeerWithCoco 🍺 Darren –-Former brewery venue operator 🍺 Scott – Long-time Wildflower regular Links 🍺 Wildflower Brewing & Blending 📸 @wildflowerbeer 🌐 wildflowerbeer.com 🍺 Inner West Ale Trail 📸 @innerwestaletrail 🌐 innerwestaletrail.com.au Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Tiktok: @chat.on.tap YouTube: @ontapchat Got a Story?  Wanna help us Tap In to a great venue, deal, beer? Interested in sponsorship?  email us! Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    22 min

  3. May 20

    EP 25 - How Venues Should Use Instagram in 2026 | She Loves Craft

    Craft beer doesn’t just need better beer anymore - it needs better storytelling. This week on Chat on Tap, David sits down with Stephanie Grant from She Loves Craft, a brewery social media strategist helping breweries actually connect with modern drinkers. If you're wearing all the hats in the brewery, there's no marketing person to fall back on and fear hitting post because it might flop, this ones for you. From brewery identity and community building to Instagram strategy, regulars, content creation and why viral videos never equals customers, this episode is packed with practical advice for breweries, venues and creators alike. Stephanie shares:  Why brewery social media often misses the mark  How breweries can “show their vibe”  Why simple phone-shot content works  The importance of knowing your audience  Why likes and views are overrated  How breweries can attract more than just beer nerds Stephanie doesn’t overcomplicate things. Her advice is practical, honest and refreshingly human. If you run a brewery, venue, bottle shop or hospitality business — or just love the culture around pubs and craft beer — this one’s worth a listen. Links 🍺 Stephanie / She Loves Craft  📸 Instagram -  @shelovescraft 🌐 Website - https://www.shelovescraft.com/ Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Tiktok: @chat.on.tap YouTube: @ontapchat Got a Story?  Wanna help us Tap In to a great venue, deal, beer? Interested in sponsorship?  email us! Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    43 min

  4. Apr 29

    EP 24 - Hop Harvest Fest Part 2

    Part two of the Hop Harvest Fest crawl sees Boyd Robson back on the Inner West Ale Trail, tackling the final five breweries of Sydney’s freshest beer festival. With higher ABVs, bigger crowds, and a few curveballs (including a sold-out festival beer), this episode dives deeper into the culture, community, and chaos of chasing fresh hop beers across Sydney. From tiny taprooms punching above their weight to 8.4% double IPAs that test the legs, this is the full Sunday session experience—complete with locals, brewers, and a well-earned final beer at Young Henrys.  Fresh Hop Chaos (and Big ABVs): Kicking off with a 7% IPA before ramping up to Bracket’s 8.4% double IPA, this is not your average Sunday session. Inside Kicks Brewing: A deep dive into West Coast pilsners, small batch brewing advantages, and how a 70 person venue handled overwhelming festival demand. Local Perspective – Ryan (Beers & Bobs): What it’s like living in the Inner West beer bubble, Scottish beer culture comparisons, and why proximity can make you take great beer for granted. Craft vs Independent Beer Debate: A key mindset shift in why “independent beer” might resonate more than “craft beer” for Aussie drinkers. Festival Reality Check: Sold-out beers, missing XPA kegs at Grifter, and how popularity exceeded expectations within days. Final Stop: Wrapping at Young Henrys with Jason from the Inner West Ale Trail—discussing turnout, community vibes, and what made this year a roaring success. Breweries  Kicks Brewing https://www.kicksbrewing.com.au/Bracket Brewing https://www.bracketbrewing.com/The Grifter Brewing Co. https://thegrifter.com.au/Young Henrys https://younghenrys.com/Future Brewing https://futurebrewing.com.au/Mixtape Brewing https://www.mixtapebrewing.com.au/This is the episode that captures what makes Sydney’s beer scene tick -community, experimentation, and a bit of organised chaos. It’s equal parts pub crawl, cultural deep dive, and love letter to independent beer. Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Tiktok: @chat.on.tap YouTube: @ontapchat Got a Story?  Wanna help us Tap In to a great venue, deal, beer? Interested in sponsorship?  email us! Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    32 min

  5. Apr 22

    EP 23 - Hop Harvest Fest Part 1

    What is Hop Harvest Fest, and what happens when you try to take on all 9 breweries in two days? This episode drops you right into the chaos of the Hop Harvest Fest on the Inner West Ale Trail, chasing some of the freshest beer you’ll ever drink. Fresh hops picked in Victoria, driven straight to Sydney, and brewed within hours. The result? Limited, once time beers across nine breweries in Marrickville and beyond. This is Part 1 of the crawl. Four breweries down, five to go. Along the way, David is joined by Cecilia Hollins and Beers with Boydo, plus brewers and locals, as the plan quickly shifts from “structured tasting” to “just keep moving.” 🍻 In this episode:  What makes fresh hop beers so unique (and why timing is everything)  The road trip to Victoria to collect hops  A hazy IPA heavy start Why pilsners don’t always taste like you expect during fresh hop season  The reality of beer tasting (and why even experts get it wrong)  Is Coopers Pale Ale a craft beer?🍺 Breweries featured (Part 1):  Batch Brewing Co  Philter Brewing  Sauce Brewing Co  Mixtape Brewing If you love craft beer, pub culture, or just discovering the best of Sydney’s Inner West, this is what it actually feels like to do the Hop Harvest Fest - not polished, not perfect, just real. Part 2 coming next… if we make it. 👉 Explore the trail:  https://innerwestaletrail.com.au/ 🍻 Breweries (Hop Harvest Fest Participants) Mixtape Brewing  https://www.mixtapebrewing.com.au/ Young Henrys  https://younghenrys.com/ Batch Brewing Co  https://batchbrewingco.com.au/ The Grifter Brewing Co  https://thegrifter.com.au/ Future Brewing  https://futurebrewing.com.au/ Bracket Brewing  https://www.bracketbrewing.com/ Kicks Brewing  https://www.kicksbrewing.com.au/ Sauce Brewing Co  https://sauce.beer/ Philter Brewing  https://philterbrewing.com/ Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Tiktok: @chat.on.tap YouTube: @ontapchat Got a Story?  Wanna help us Tap In to a great venue, deal, beer? Interested in sponsorship?  email us! Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    26 min

  6. Apr 16

    EP 22 - 9 Breweries. 8 Days. 1 Shirt. The Hop Harvest Fest Challenge

    What is Hop Harvest Fest, and why are Sydney brewers and beer lovers treating it like Christmas? Recorded at Mixtape Brewing in Marrickville, David sits down with Jason Treuen from the Inner West Ale Trail to break down one of the most unique beer events in Australia, a celebration of fresh hop beers brewed within hours of harvest. From brewery passports and cult t-shirts to the logistics of getting hops from Victoria to Sydney in a single day, this is your ultimate guide to Hop Harvest Fest.  What Hop Harvest Fest actually is and why fresh hops matter  How brewers transport and use hops within hours of harvest  The “passport challenge”: visit 9 breweries to earn the iconic free t-shirt  Why fresh hop beers taste different (and why they’re rare)  Route tips, strategy, and how to tackle all 9 breweries  The story behind the Inner West Ale Trail and its growth  Why breweries today are about more than just beer (food, community, culture) If you love craft beer, pub culture, or just discovering the best of Sydney’s Inner West, this episode gives you everything you need to experience Hop Harvest Fest properly — not just as a pub crawl, but as a celebration of brewing, community, and ridiculously fresh beer. 👉 Explore the trail: https://innerwestaletrail.com.au/ 🍻 Breweries (Hop Harvest Fest Participants)  Mixtape Brewing  https://www.mixtapebrewing.com.au/  Young Henrys  https://younghenrys.com/  Batch Brewing Co  https://batchbrewingco.com.au/  The Grifter Brewing Co  https://thegrifter.com.au/  Future Brewing  https://futurebrewing.com.au/  Bracket Brewing  https://www.bracketbrewing.com/  Kicks Brewing  https://www.kicksbrewing.com.au/  Sauce Brewing Co  https://sauce.beer/  Philter Brewing  https://philterbrewing.com/Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Tiktok: @chat.on.tap YouTube: @ontapchat Got a Story?  Wanna help us Tap In to a great venue, deal, beer? Interested in sponsorship?  email us! Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    23 min

  7. Apr 13 ·  Bonus

    BONUS POUR - 5 Must Try Craft Beers (Bev’s Picks)

    Looking for your next great beer? In this bonus episode of Tapped In, Bev shares five must-try craft beers that are easy to find, full of character, and perfect whether you're just getting into craft or deep in the game. From creamy stouts to hazy IPAs and even a wild sour bonus pick this is your cheat sheet for what to drink next.   Why Batch Elsie Milk Stout stands out as an all-time favourite (nitro, creamy, chocolatey)  A discussion on how West Coast IPAs are evolving and why Akasha’s Corbin D still hits old-school  Why Seeker Mystic is one of the most drinkable hazies in Australia right now  The divisive but fun world of peanut butter beers (and why temperature matters)  The underrated brilliance of a well-made lager with Chuck & Son’s  Bonus: A gateway into modern smoothie sours with One Drop 🍺 Beers & Breweries: Here’s your full hit list 👇 Batch Brewing Co. – Elsie Milk Stout Instagram: @batchbrewingco Akasha Brewing Company – Corbin D IPA Instagram: @akashabrewing Seeker Brewing – Mystic Hazy IPA Instagram: @seekerbrewing Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. – Peanut Butter Porter Instagram: @badshepherdbrewingco Chuck & Son’s Brewing Co. – Old World Lager Instagram: @chuckandsonsbrewing One Drop Brewing Co. – We Jammin’ (Smoothie Sour) Instagram: @onedropbrewingcoEpisode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Tiktok: @chat.on.tap YouTube: @ontapchat Got a Story?  Wanna help us Tap In to a great venue, deal, beer? Interested in sponsorship?  email us! Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    10 min

  8. Apr 8

    EP 21 - Beers With Bev

    Beers, Brotherhood & Building Community with Bevan Giffin In this episode of Chat on Tap, host David A. Lennon sits down with beer reviewer and community builder Bevan Giffin at the Pyrmont Point Hotel for a deep dive into craft beer, content creation, and the power of connection. From tasting notes to mental health, this episode explores how a shared love of beer can turn into something much bigger — a genuine support network.  How Bevan became “the beer guy” — from travel to tasting panels  Why local breweries are the best way to understand a place  The power of consistency: 365 days of beer content  Inside the craft beer community — why it’s different (and better) than most industries  The rise of “Frothy Moco” — blending beer culture with mental health support  Why pubs still matter as a space for real conversations.Who owns your 'Australian' beer? Article referenced: https://craftypint.com/who-owns-your-beer Why buying Indie matters. 🍺 Beers & Venues  BentSpoke Crankshaft IPA (what we were sipping)  Seeker Brewing X Garage Project (best collab for Bev)  Pyrmont Point Hotel  (where we sat)Check out Bevans work on instagram @bevan_giffin Episode produced by: WHEN Studios Follow: @WHEN.Studios, Insta: @chatontap Tiktok: @chat.on.tap YouTube: @ontapchat Got a Story?  Wanna help us Tap In to a great venue, deal, beer? Interested in sponsorship?  email us! Email: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon Website: chatontap.com

    41 min
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Chat on Tap is a podcast about pubs and the people in them. Each week, host David A. Lennon and a rotating cast of your new best mates pull up a stool as they chat with legends, locals and tap in on what to drink and where to drink it. Chat on Tap is both a love letter to Aussie pubs and beer, and a guidebook to where to go next.

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  • Creator
    David A. Lennon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Chat On Tap
  • Show Website
    Chat On Tap