In this episode, David Lennon is joined once again by resident legend Cecilia Hollins — this time recording remotely from their very own Home Taverns. The spotlight today is on a true giant of Australian beer: Dr. Charles “Chuck” Hahn, the brewing mind behind Hahn Super Dry, James Squire, Kosciuszko, and more.

Chuck and his son Scott Hahn sit down at the Chuck & Sons Taproom in St Peters to talk legacy, craft beer culture, a lifetime of brewing, and the birth of their new family-run venture - at 79 years old! If you've ever had a cold one in this country… chances are The Godfather of Craft Beer Chuck had something to do with it. 

This ep is for anyone who loves craft beer.

• Father & Son Partnership: Scott shares what it’s like to continue his dad’s legacy and why Chuck can never really “retire.”
• Inside the Tasting Panel: David explains how Chuck & Sons use a curated panel (including him!) to shape new releases — and why feedback matters more than ego.
• Building a New Brewery Brand: How Chuck & Sons approached identity, community, and balancing tradition with modern craft expectations.
• The Future of Chuck & Sons: Wholesale goals, new beers in development, and what excites them most about the next chapter.
• To street drink, or not to street drink.. 

Tapped In

• The Native Rose (Rozelle) offering $6.50 house beers/wines or $30 wings + jug.
• Cece’s pick: Lord Wolseley Hotel (Ultimo) — Sydney’s narrowest pub, sunny street corner vibes, and Sunday jazz.
• A shoutout to Sydney Brewery Rozelle, now occupying the former White Bay site
• Chuck & Sons Taproom, St Peters — @chuckandsonsbeer

Pub Quiz

Cece takes on general knowledge. What did the U.S school system actually teach her?

Chapters (auto generated)

00:00
Introduction to Legends in Brewing

02:57
Craft Beer Recommendations and Experiences

05:50
Tapped In

09:08
The Impact of Outdoor Drinking Culture

11:55
The Legacy of Chuck Hahn and Family Brewing

17:42
The Journey of Chuck and Sons Brewery

23:43
Craft Beer Identity and Community Engagement

27:37
The Spark of Brewing Passion

29:50
Crafting a Family Legacy

31:49
The Importance of Feedback

33:33
Tasting Panels and Community Engagement

36:49
Future Aspirations and Growth

38:35
Creating a Unique Taproom Experience

41:43
Craft Beer and Personal Connections

45:33
The Evolution of Beer Tasting

49:24
Fun Trivia and Closing Thoughts

Beers / Breweries

• Chuck & Sons: Two World Pale Ale @chuckandsonsbrewing
• Chuck & Sons: Pilsner
• Chuck & Sons: American Amber
• Chuck & Sons: Alpine Hazy IPA
• Chuck & Sons: Super Deluxe Stout
• Dangerous Ales — Uncle Damo’s Oath Stout — @dangerous.ales
• Good Pair Days Beer Box — @goodpairdays
• Sydney Brewery Rozelle — @sydneybreweryrozelle
• Hahn Super Dry — @hahn_au
• James Squire / Malt Shovel Brewery — @jamessquiree
• Kosciuszko Brewing — @kosci_beer

Episode produced by: WHEN Studios
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Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
Website: chatontap.com