Chat On Tap
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.
Chat On Tap
EP04 Breheny Brothers Brewing: Reviving Australia’s Beer Royalty
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.
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