Chat On Tap

David A. Lennon
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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.

  1. 1 NGÀY TRƯỚC

    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: hello@chatontap.com Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon  Website: chatontap.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 phút

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    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 phút

  3. 13 THG 4 ·  NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM

    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 phút

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    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 phút

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    Ep 20 - 15 year Idea, 3 Days to Build: The Sunny Beer App Story

    What if you could find the perfect sunny spot for a beer anywhere in the world? This week on Chat on Tap, David sits down with Richard Hatcher - the creator of Sunny, a web app designed to help you track down pubs with beer gardens, outdoor seating, and even plan your next pub crawl. From a throwaway idea in London to building a working app using ChatGPT (with zero dev background), this is a story about creativity, curiosity, and just giving something a crack. You can check the web app here - https://sunnypubs.app/  Recorded over a couple of cold ones at the Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre in Marrickville.  15 Years -> 3 days Richard first had the idea for Sunny while living in London and chasing rare moments of sunshine and a cold beer. It stuck in the back of his mind for over a decade before he finally acted on it. Building an App Without Being a Developer With no coding background, Richard used ChatGPT to bring the idea to life, learning how to prompt properly, iterate, and think like a builder. From Concept to Reality While spread out over time, the actual build only took around 3 days of focused work, showing how accessible building something has become. What Sunny Actually Does A global map-based app that helps you find pubs with outdoor seating, beer gardens, and even auto-generates pub crawls based on your location. Creative Projects vs Business Pressure Richard shares why he’s intentionally kept Sunny as a passion project (for now), focusing on building something he personally enjoys rather than rushing monetisation. Tapped In (Recommendations):  Queens Wharf Hotel (Newcastle) — waterfront pub with unbeatable views  MONA (Hobart) — outdoor lawn beers overlooking the river  Bowling clubs transforming greens into beer gardens — a win for communities Beers:  American Amber Ale (Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre)  Patio Pale (Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre)  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 phút

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    BONUS POUR – The Social Brewers

    In this Chat on Tap Bonus Pour, we chat to Beau Curtis who is the founder and head brewer of The Social Brewers in Mortdale, Sydney, for a guided tasting of the core lineup. From crisp lagers to hop loaded limited releases, this episode is a walkthrough of what’s pouring at one of the St George region’s most exciting breweries.  The philosophy behind a great “gateway beer” lager and why simple done well is powerful  Breaking down a Pacific Ale built for Aussie conditions - Galaxy hops, sessionable and refreshing  Inside the Forest Road IPA - an “Anglo-American” hybrid balancing malt richness with US hops  The story behind Death Valley Double IPA (8.2%) - a limited birthday release with experimental hops  How small-batch brewing allows for creativity, risk-taking, and one-off beers that don’t last longCheck out The Social Brewers  https://thesocialbrewers.com.au/  Follow them on Instagram @thesocialbrewers Are you loving the bonus beer content? Let us know what you'd like to hear about next on email - hello@chatontap.com Or follow @chatontap on instagram Or are you a YouTuber? @ontapchat 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

    6 phút

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    EP 19 - “If Not Now, Then When?” – The Story Behind Social Brewing

    What happens when a corporate marketer decides to open a brewery in a part of Sydney with no craft beer scene? And what does it really take to keep it alive? In this episode of Chat on Tap, Dave heads to Social Brewing in the St George area to sit down with founder and head brewer Beau Curtis. What starts as a conversation about beer quickly turns into a deeper chat about risk, resilience, and building something from scratch. The jump from corporate marketing into running a breweryWhy opening in a “craft beer wasteland” was both a risk and an opportunityThe reality of running a brewery - long hours, low margins, and constant pressureHow a cardiac arrest reshaped Beau’s perspective on time and taking chancesMarginal gains and why consistency beats luck in businessBuilding a strong local community and loyal taproom cultureChapters are auto generated 00:00 Intro – Social Brewing, St George  01:10 Meeting Beau & early beer chat  03:20 The St George craft beer scene  05:10 Building a local brewery community  06:10 From corporate marketing to brewing  08:05 Starting the brewery journey  09:30 The reality: “You’ll never work harder for less money”  10:20 “If not now, then when?” mindset  12:50 The daily grind of running a brewery  14:00 Learning to brew & refining recipes  15:00 Marginal gains & consistency  16:30 Staying in the game  17:45 The tough days in business  19:00 The acid cloud disaster  22:20 The moments that make it worth it 🍺 Tapped In — St George Edition A look into the St George craft beer scene and surrounding breweries: Sunday Road Brewing (Kirrawee)Shark Island Brewing (Cronulla)Hairyman Brewery (Cronulla)Club Rivers (rotating craft taps)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

    34 phút

  8. 16 THG 3 ·  NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM

    BONUS POUR - Belgian Tripels at 2 Halfs Brewing and Distilling

    In this Chat on Tap bonus episode, David sits down with Kirk from 2 Halfs Brewing & Distilling to dive into one of Belgium’s most iconic beer styles — the Tripel. Fresh off the previous episode with Matt the Craft Beer MC, this chat explores how Tripel Day came about, what makes the style so unique, and why it’s often called the “king of beers.” Despite sitting around 8% ABV, Tripels are known for being dangerously drinkable — and Kirk explains how yeast, malt and brewing technique create that balance of strength and elegance. Kirk also explains the philosophy behind his brewery-distillery hybrid and how a small operation in Alexandria is producing everything from Belgian-style ales to house spirits and fruit seltzers.  What Belgian Tripel actually is — and why it drinks smoother than its high ABV suggestsHow Tripel Day started and the role Matt the Craft Beer MC played in itThe flavour profile of a classic Tripel: yeast-driven character, fruit notes and deceptively strong alcoholWhy Belgium’s beer culture — from glassware to serving temperature — is still the gold standardInside 2 Halfs Brewing & Distilling and how the brewery + distillery operate side by sideIf you’ve ever wondered what a Belgian Tripel actually tastes like — or why brewers revere the style — this short bonus episode is a quick crash course from someone who’s been brewing them for decades. It’s also a glimpse into one of Sydney’s most interesting small producers. 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

    8 phút
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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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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    David A. Lennon
  • Năm hoạt động
    2025 - 2026
  • Tập
    26
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    © 2026 Chat On Tap
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