EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 1H 15M
#57 - Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda's & INTL Bar (William Reed)
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Host Richie Tevlin talks with William Reed, owner of Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda’s, and INTL Bar. A cornerstone of Philadelphia’s hospitality scene, William has spent decades shaping the city’s food and drink culture with a focus on local sourcing, live music, and neighborhood-driven experiences. He played a key role in the revitalization of both Northern Liberties and Fishtown through his commitment to community and independent business. Standard Tap: https://standardtap.com/ @StandardTap Johnny Brenda's: https://johnnybrendas.com/ @JohnnyBrendas INTL Bar: https://www.theintlbar.com/ @theintlbar _______________________________________ EPISODE NOTES: Mentioned Breweries Sierra Nevada - Chico, CA Anchor Brewing - San Francisco, CA Dock Street Brewing - Philadelphia, PA Sam Adams Brewery - Boston, MA Rodenbach Brewery - Belgium Chimay Brewery - Belgium Forest & Main Brewing - Epi 17 - Ambler, PA Yards Brewing Co - Epi 36 - Philadelphia, PA Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA Flying Fish Brewing - Somerdale, NJ Two Locals Brewing - Epi 27 - Philadelphia, PA Sly Fox Brewing - Epi 11 - Pottstown, PA Mainstay Independent - Epi 34 - Philadelphia, PA Dogfish Head Brewery - Milton, DE Mentioned People Tom Peters - Epi 42 - Owner of Monk’s Cafe Paul Kimport - Owner of Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda's Ed Friedland - Legendary Beer Distributor for Philly Carol Stoudt - Founder of Stoudts Brewing George Hummel & Nancy Rigberg - Owners of the Late Home Sweet Homebrew Jim Pericles - Brewmaster of Sam Adams Jim Koch - Co-Founder of The Boston Beer Company William Muller Michael J. Jackson - Legendary Beer Writer Kurt Wonder - Former Owner of the 700 Club Garrett Oliver - Legendary American Beer Writer & Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Ed Rendell - Former Governor of Pennsylvania Casey Hughes - Brewmaster of Flying Fish Brewing Greg Lehman - Sales at Forest & Main Brian O'Reilly - Epi 34 - Owner of Mainstay Independent Mentioned Businesses Johnny Brendas - Philly Bar International Bar - Philly Bar Standard Tap - Philly Bar Zócalo - Mexican Restaurant - Closed McGlinchey's Bar - Philly Dive Bar White Dog Cafe – Farm-to-Table Restaurant Briess Malt & Ingredients - Malting Company Oyster House – Seafood Restaurant Copa Too - Mexican Restaurant - Closed Jose Pistolas - Mexican Bar & Restaurant Monk's Cafe - Epi 42 - Philadelphia, PA Penn Beer Sales - Beer Wholesaler 700 Club – Philly Bar & Nightlife Venue The Bull’s Head – Traditional Pub-Style Bar Bourbon & Branch – Philly Bar with Live Music Khyber Pass Pub – Southern-Inspired Philly Beer Bar Frankford Hall - German Beer Hall Jafa – Mediterranean Restaurant Amma – Indian Restaurant Percy Street Barbecue – BBQ Restaurant – Closed Kalaya – Thai Restaurant, James Beard Winner Le Bec-Fin – French Fine Dining – Closed Fergie’s Pub – Philly Irish Pub Grey Lodge Pub – Northeast Philly Beer Bar Holman Iron Studio – Philadelphia Metal & Iron Workshop Good Dog Bar – Philly Bar & Gastropub Time – Philly Bar with Live Music & Whiskey Focus _______________________________________ What We Drank? Form Extra Lager Lager | 4.0% | Styrian and East Kent Goldings Human Robot Beer Collab w/ Fermentery Form ---------------------------------- Most Czech Pale Lager | 4.4% | CZ Most Human Robot Beer _______________________________________ STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: @brewedat / @thebrewedatpodcast Tik Tok: @brewedat / @thebrewedatpodcast YouTube: @brewedat / @thebrewedatpodcast LinkedIn: BrewedAt Website: www.brewedat.com
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Host Richie Tevlin talks with William Reed, owner of Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda’s, and INTL Bar. A cornerstone of Philadelphia’s hospitality scene, William has spent decades shaping the city’s food and drink culture with a focus on local sourcing, live music, and neighborhood-driven experiences. He played a key role in the revitalization of both Northern Liberties and Fishtown through his commitment to community and independent business. Standard Tap: https://standardtap.com/ @StandardTap Johnny Brenda's: https://johnnybrendas.com/ @JohnnyBrendas INTL Bar: https://www.theintlbar.com/ @theintlbar _______________________________________ EPISODE NOTES: Mentioned Breweries Sierra Nevada - Chico, CA Anchor Brewing - San Francisco, CA Dock Street Brewing - Philadelphia, PA Sam Adams Brewery - Boston, MA Rodenbach Brewery - Belgium Chimay Brewery - Belgium Forest & Main Brewing - Epi 17 - Ambler, PA Yards Brewing Co - Epi 36 - Philadelphia, PA Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA Flying Fish Brewing - Somerdale, NJ Two Locals Brewing - Epi 27 - Philadelphia, PA Sly Fox Brewing - Epi 11 - Pottstown, PA Mainstay Independent - Epi 34 - Philadelphia, PA Dogfish Head Brewery - Milton, DE Mentioned People Tom Peters - Epi 42 - Owner of Monk’s Cafe Paul Kimport - Owner of Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda's Ed Friedland - Legendary Beer Distributor for Philly Carol Stoudt - Founder of Stoudts Brewing George Hummel & Nancy Rigberg - Owners of the Late Home Sweet Homebrew Jim Pericles - Brewmaster of Sam Adams Jim Koch - Co-Founder of The Boston Beer Company William Muller Michael J. Jackson - Legendary Beer Writer Kurt Wonder - Former Owner of the 700 Club Garrett Oliver - Legendary American Beer Writer & Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Ed Rendell - Former Governor of Pennsylvania Casey Hughes - Brewmaster of Flying Fish Brewing Greg Lehman - Sales at Forest & Main Brian O'Reilly - Epi 34 - Owner of Mainstay Independent Mentioned Businesses Johnny Brendas - Philly Bar International Bar - Philly Bar Standard Tap - Philly Bar Zócalo - Mexican Restaurant - Closed McGlinchey's Bar - Philly Dive Bar White Dog Cafe – Farm-to-Table Restaurant Briess Malt & Ingredients - Malting Company Oyster House – Seafood Restaurant Copa Too - Mexican Restaurant - Closed Jose Pistolas - Mexican Bar & Restaurant Monk's Cafe - Epi 42 - Philadelphia, PA Penn Beer Sales - Beer Wholesaler 700 Club – Philly Bar & Nightlife Venue The Bull’s Head – Traditional Pub-Style Bar Bourbon & Branch – Philly Bar with Live Music Khyber Pass Pub – Southern-Inspired Philly Beer Bar Frankford Hall - German Beer Hall Jafa – Mediterranean Restaurant Amma – Indian Restaurant Percy Street Barbecue – BBQ Restaurant – Closed Kalaya – Thai Restaurant, James Beard Winner Le Bec-Fin – French Fine Dining – Closed Fergie’s Pub – Philly Irish Pub Grey Lodge Pub – Northeast Philly Beer Bar Holman Iron Studio – Philadelphia Metal & Iron Workshop Good Dog Bar – Philly Bar & Gastropub Time – Philly Bar with Live Music & Whiskey Focus _______________________________________ What We Drank? Form Extra Lager Lager | 4.0% | Styrian and East Kent Goldings Human Robot Beer Collab w/ Fermentery Form ---------------------------------- Most Czech Pale Lager | 4.4% | CZ Most Human Robot Beer _______________________________________ STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: @brewedat / @thebrewedatpodcast Tik Tok: @brewedat / @thebrewedatpodcast YouTube: @brewedat / @thebrewedatpodcast LinkedIn: BrewedAt Website: www.brewedat.com
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