In this episode, David is joined by returning co-host Cecilia Hollins at the Pyrmont Point Hotel, diving into the beer lover’s dream that is Sydney Beer Week — from homebrewer collabs, to spicy margaritas, to wine, to bacon beers, trivia, and the charm of local Oktoberfest celebrations.

They swap stories from Marrickville to Tassie, unpack the quirks of German brewing traditions, and toast the venues keeping beer culture alive.

In This Episode

• Sydney Beer Week highlights — blind beer judging at Hotel Sweeneys, croquet with Kaiju & Hop Nation, and Shakespeare in the Pub.
• Tapped In — Cece’s Tassie getaway (Island State Brewing, Prickly Mo Wines) and Dave’s visit to Surly’s BBQ for a Mountain Culture collab Red Ale.
• Pub Quiz – Oktoberfest Edition.
• Behind the taps at Sydney Brewery Alexandria's Oktoberfest celebrations: Fest Beer, Heffeweizen, Bacon Beer & “square” Pilsners.
• Why Oktoberfest might be better in Alexandria than Munich (for now).

Tapped In (What’s On At Your Local)

Centro 86 (Sydney, NSW) – Spicy Margs, free popcorn, and post-work vibes. @centro.86
Surly’s American Tavern (Surry Hills, NSW) – BBQ platters, upstairs games, and a Red Ale collab with Mountain Culture. @surlysbbqIsland State Brewing
Sydney Brewery Alexandria (NSW) – Fest beers, bratwurst rolls & live German bands. @sydneybreweryalexandria

Other Venues Mentioned

Hotel Sweeneys • The Quarryman’s Hotel • Pyrmont Point Hotel • Prickly Mo Winery • Island State Brewing • Buttons Brewery • Penguin Beer Co • The Alpine Inn (San Francisco)

The Beers

Green Coast Crisp • Seventh Day XPA • Mountain Culture x Surly’s American Red Ale • Sydney Brewery Fest Beer • Sydney Brewery Hefeweizen • Sydney Brewery Pilsner • Blackwattle Bacon Beer • Yulli’s Dortmunder Export • Yulli’s Sour Weissbier • Yulli’s NZ Pilsner

Chapters (Auto-Generated)

00:00
Welcome to Chat on Tap

06:14
Sydney Beer Week Highlights

11:51
Listener Recommendations and Tapped In

13:49
Oktoberfest Trivia

21:39
Exploring Oktoberfest Experiences

25:42
Interviews with Local Breweries

32:59
Closing Remarks and Future Engagements

📍 Recorded at: Pyrmont Point Hotel – Sydney, NSW
🍺 Proudly supported by: Oasis Brewing Co – @oasisbrewingofficial oasisbrewing.com.au

🥨 Prost

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @WHEN.Studios,

Insta: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

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

In this episode, it’s a family affair as David is joined by his dad Phil Lennon and brother Marc Lennon at WHEN Studios for a deep dive into pub gigs, live music, and the heartbeat of Australian pub culture.

From first ever pub gigs, to catching Queen live from row D, the Lennon trio swap stories about the golden era of pub bands, the slow fade into DJ sets and pokies, and why there’s hope for a new summer of live music.

They also share their own band tales, uncover the origins of WHEN Studios, and debate the “perfect number of beers”

In This Episode

• Pub gig nostalgia — first concerts, favourite venues, and chaotic band stories.
• The state of live music in pubs today — pokies vs. performers, the comeback trend, and how tribute bands fill the void.
• Roadtrip pubs across Australia — from Victor Harbour to Beechworth, and the towns still keeping live music alive.
• Listener Mail – Austin’s $6 Reschs tip sparks a full-blown beer maths debate.
• Pub Quiz – Cold Chisel, AC/DC, Powderfinger, Kylie — can the Lennons keep up?
• Last Drinks – What venues we’d bring back, and what we’re each the “master of.”

Tapped In (What’s On At Your Local)

• The Townie (Newtown, NSW) – Live local vibes and $6 happy hour schooners. @thetownienewtown
  
  
• Rosemount Hotel (Perth, WA) – Great food deals, $15 pizza & jugs, big live stage. @rosemounthotel
  
  

Other venues mentioned: 

Hibernian Hotel Beechworth - Great beers and Dad's medical assistance
St Mary’s Leagues Club • The Lookout (Scarborough) • Blacktown RSL • Pump House Sydney • Jolly Frog Hotel • Seven Hills Hotel • Beechworth Hotel (Tanswells) • Bridge Road Brewers • Barracks on Barracks • Mildura Hotel • Victor Harbour pubs

The Bands

• Marc - Amberdown, Young Lennon 
• Phil - Johnson's Bridge, Thru The Lens, Love Child
• Dave - Thru The Lens

Chapters (Auto-Generated)

00:00
Introduction to Pub Gigs and Family Connections

02:48
Memorable First Pub Gigs

05:36
Evolution of Live Music Venues

08:48
The Impact on Live Music

11:30
Current Trends in Live Music

14:48
Exploring Regional Venues

17:43
Listener Recommendations and Tips

20:34
The Perfect Number of Beers

23:29
Pub Quiz and Trivia

29:20
Closing Thoughts on Live Music

📍 Recorded at: WHEN Studios – Sydney, NSW
🍺 Proudly supported by: Oasis Brewing Co – @oasisbrewingco
• oasisbrewing.com.au

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon

Website: chatontap.com

🎸 Support your local gigs. Buy the ticket. Drink the beer. Keep the music alive.

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @WHEN.Studios,

Insta: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

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

In this episode we’re joined by Scott Southam — storyteller, tour guide, and Sydney local legend behind I’m Free Walking Tours. Recorded inside The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, Australia’s oldest continuously operating brewpub, Scott and Dave pull up a pint to talk history and the hidden stories of The Rocks.

With pints in hand, they dive into:

• The Oldest Pub Debate – Lord Nelson vs Fortune of War: who really holds the crown?
• Ghosts & Press Gangs – The dark, hilarious legend of the Hero of Waterloo.
• Tour Tales – From COVID lockdowns to global travellers discovering ibis and schnitties.
• Sydney Secrets – Hidden spots, underrated parks, and the Opera House myths tourists can’t stop asking about.
• Last Drinks – Schnitty vs Parmy, best day for a beer, and the mates he’d most love to have a pint with.

Whether you’re a history buff, a pub lover, or just keen for a laugh over a pint, this one’s a walk worth taking.

🍺 Tapped In: Venues & Beers Mentioned

• The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel – Oldest brewpub in Australia, famous for its Three Sheets Pale Ale  @lordnelsonbrewery
  
  
• Hero of Waterloo – Historic pub with sandstone cellars and ghost tales  @heroofthewaterloo
  
  
• Fortune of War – Oldest licensed pub in Sydney (1828)  @fortuneofwarsydney
  
  
• The Australian Heritage Hotel – Home of the iconic Coat of Arms pizza (half kangaroo, half emu) 🇦🇺 @australianheritagehotel
  
  
• Blue Gum Hotel (Waitara) – A north shore favourite for steaks and schooners  @bluegumhotel
  
  

(Chapters are Auto-Generated)

00:00
Welcome to the Lord Nelson

03:00
The Free Walking Tour Experience

05:21
Exploring Sydney's Historical Pubs

08:11
The Rocks: A Unique Neighborhood

11:00
Tourist Demographics and Experiences

13:38
Ghost Stories and Legends of the Pubs

16:47
The Evolution of Pubs in Sydney

19:32
Common Questions on Tours

22:35
Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights

Recorded at: The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
– The Rocks, Sydney
Guest: Scott Southam – I’m Free Tours

Proudly supported by: Oasis Brewing
– @oasisbrewingofficial

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @WHEN.Studios,

Insta: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

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

In this episode we are joined by broadcaster and sports presenter Matt Baseley for a finals footy special recorded at The Pyrmont Point Hotel. With schooies in hand, Matt and Dave (or Lenno, if you haven't heard the first of many nicknames appear yet) dive into the biggest pub conversations right now:

• Pub nostalgia & novelty beers – BeezNeez, Carlton Lime, and the weird beers that defined our youth.
• Footy finals across codes – AFL at the MCG, NRL under lights vs arvo kickoffs, and whether the Wallabies are finally back. Matt shares what it’s like being their on-field host and why this team might just spark a new golden era.
• Pub Quiz – Can Matt handle David’s footy-themed trivia? Play along at home.

Tapped In – This weeks recommendations including where to score the cheapest pint of Guinness in the “Melbourne Guinness Wars,”

• Pickled Monkey Brewing, Marrickville - For sportsbar vibes WITH 20 craft beers on tap and the best damn food you'll have this century. @pickledmonkeybrewing
• Village Bell Hotel (Melbourne) – $6 Guinness, mentioned in EP02 @villagebellehotel
• Loudmouth Bar (St Kilda, Melbourne) – Beat the clock Guinness deals (yes, as low as $4 at 4pm, raise $1 per hour @loudmouthbar
• Forest Inn (Bexley, Sydney) – Apparently cheapest in Sydney - $7 Guinness thanks to @guinnessofsydney
• Six Strings Brewing (Central Coast, NSW) "Great Beers" - Matt
• Hawkesbury Brewing Co (Central Coast, NSW) – Beers and.Smash burger shoutout
• Bucketty’s Brewing (Brookvale, Northern Beaches) – Live music, food truck, strong beer reputation, VIBES

Whether you’re here for the banter, the beer, or balls (footy), pour a glass and settle in.

(Chapters are Auto-Generated)

00:00
Welcome drinks

02:43
Nostalgic and Novelty Beer 

05:53
The Pub Quiz

08:45
Tapped In: Recommendations

11:20
The Wallabies Connection

17:26
Rugby Union's Relevance

21:36
AFL/NRL Grand Final Discussion

26:17
Last Drinks and Quiz Answers

📍 Recorded at The Pyrmont Point Hotel - https://pyrmontpoint.com.au/
 🍺 Proudly supported by Oasis Brewing - @oasisbrewingofficial, and check out https://oasisbrewing.com.au

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @WHEN.Studios,

Insta: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

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

This week on Chat on Tap, David sits down with James Breheny, whose family name is etched into Australian beer history. The Brehenys were once the most influential brewing family in the country — with 18 brewers across dozens of breweries dating back to 1864. From KB Lager to Grewat Northern to Toohey’s New, their fingerprints are on some of the most iconic beers Aussies have ever poured.

Now, more than a century later, James and his cousin are bringing those original recipes from the 1900s back to life. What started with a lost-and-found brewing journal has turned into Breheny Brothers Brewing, a revival of history that’s both nostalgic and refreshing.

Whether you’re a beer history buff, a craft drinker who’s come full circle, or just love a good yarn over a schooner, this episode pours a fresh perspective on Aussie brewing heritage.

(Chapters are auto-generated)

00:00 The Legacy of the Brainy Family in Brewing

02:47 Reviving Historical Recipes and Brewing Techniques

05:55 Discovering Family History and Brewing Heritage

08:38 Crafting Authentic Beers for Modern Drinkers

11:32 The Journey of a Family Business in Brewing

14:21 Marketing a Historic Brand in Today's Market

17:15 Future Aspirations and New Recipes

19:57 Personal Favorites and Pub Culture

Follow & support Breheny Brothers Brewing: Available now at independent liquor stores across Australia. 

https://www.brehenybros.com 

@brehenybrosbreweries

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @WHEN.Studios,

Insta: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

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

Amanda Verratti is taking her Australian culture to America through pub hospitality at Old Mates Pub, owned by Aussie icons Andy Lee, Eddie Buckingham and Nick Stone. Find out how close it is to an O.G Aus pub, what you can find on the menu and which Australian Icons have strolled through the doors.

And if we're themed in the USA it only makes sence that Cecilia is back to cohost and Tap In on what to drink and where to drink it back home. The Pub Quiz is also back and we'll test Cecilia on her USA knowledge.

(Chapter summaries are auto-generated)
00:00
Introduction to Aussie Pubs and International Exploration

02:59
Cultural Perceptions: Australia vs. America

05:52
The Pub Quiz: Fun and Games

08:43
Tapped In: Local Recommendations

11:57
Interview with Amanda: The Heart of Old Mate's Pub

14:50
Running a Pub in NYC: Challenges and Insights

17:38
Australian Cuisine and Culture at Old Mate's

20:46
Sarah's Celebrity Encounters

23:34
Beer Selection and Australian Favorites

26:25
Closing Thoughts and Quiz Answers

Tapped In

NSW

Philter Brewing, Marrickville

VIC

Daintan Brewing, Carrum

QLD

Sea Legs Brewing Co, Kangaroo Point

SA

Penny Red Beer Co, The Range

WA

Beer Farm

Share your local pub stories and recommendations with us at @chatontap or [email protected]. Tune in next week to hear the legend of one of Australia's greatest brewing families.

#ChatOnTap #AussiePubs #CraftBeer #PubCulture

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @WHEN.Studios,

Insta: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

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

Cecilia Hollins joins as the first co-host, sharing her journey from beer enthusiast @beersofsydney, to podcast guest. Recorded at the Pyrmont Point Hotel, a hidden gem in Sydney, known for its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. We discuss what is on our radar currently and where you should check out, being tragic footy fans and where the good FREE music scene is in Australia.

(These chapters are automatically generated)

00:00
Welcome to Chat on Tap

02:41
Exploring the Pyrmont Point Hotel

05:47
Beer Buddies and Beer Culture

08:51
Tech Talk and Beer Innovations

11:43
Pub Quiz: Beer Knowledge Challenge

14:12
Tapped In: Best Pubs and Deals

17:12
Conversations in the Pub: AFL and More

20:09
R U OK? Day and Mental Health Awareness - The Australian Hotel in the Rocks is the venue mentioned supporting the cause through donations from every pint.

For info and support - https://www.ruok.org.au/ 

22:56
Closing Thoughts and Next Week

Beer Talk: Cece misses BrewDog's Mallow Laser Quest - let us know if you can find it. David is loving Chuck and Sons. 

Pub Quiz: Cece hosts the quiz and in an effort to learn about brewing, themed it 'basic beer'

Tapped In Segment: Highlights of top pub deals and hidden gems across Australia, venues mentioned here ; 

NSW - Courthouse in Darlinghurst and Hopsters Brewing Co. 

VIC - Antique Bar, Elsternwick (Best Guiness), Village Belle ($6 pint of Guinness)

QLD - Straddie Brewing

SA - The Earl of Leicester, 50c Wings on Mondays, $15 Cocktails Friday 3pm-11pm

WA - Gage Roads Brewing - For info on the FREE live gigs, head to https://gageroads.com.au/whats-on-at-gage-roads-freo/

Share your local pub stories and recommendations with us at @chatontap or [email protected]. Tune in next week for a US-themed episode featuring American beer culture insights and a visit to Old Mates Pub

#ChatOnTap #AussiePubs #CraftBeer #PubCulture

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @WHEN.Studios,

Insta: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

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

In this chat, David Taylor shares his multifaceted journey as a musician, entrepreneur, and community leader. From launching his craft beer brand, Oasis Brewing, stemming from his last MBA assignment, to navigating the challenges of the beer industry, David discusses his passion for music and community engagement. He reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on his music career, his advocacy for mental health, and his experience running for local council. The conversation highlights the importance of connection, support, and the joy of enjoying a beer with friends. 

Follow David - @davidtaylormusic and @oasisbrewingofficial, and check out https://oasisbrewing.com.au

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to David Taylor

02:26
The Birth of Oasis Brewing

05:07
Crafting a Unique Beer Experience

08:08
Navigating the Beer Industry

09:18
David's Musical Journey

12:58
The Impact of COVID on Music

15:45
Balancing Multiple Passions

18:05
Community Engagement and Mental Health Advocacy

21:07
Running for Local Council

30:09
Reflections on Politics and Community

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
Follow: @WHEN.Studios,

Insta: @chatontap

Email: [email protected]

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