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
EP08 – Sydney Beer Week, Bacon Beers & Oktoberfest with Cecilia Hollins
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
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Host: David A. Lennon – @davidalennon
Website: chatontap.com