The Brennan family
About Us
A hairdressing family of three generations, a 25 acre property at Canoelands and a love of the science of beer.
How Canoelands Brewery was born
The Brennan family is a well-known hairdressing family of three generations on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. In 2012 the Brennans moved to Dural in north-west Sydney, and 2014 saw the purchase of 25 acres at Canoelands.
The property backs on to Marramarra National Park, and it was here that Canoelands Brewery was born. John Brennan has spent a lot of time researching the science of beer.
The research included a trip to Slovenia, where John spent time in the Vizir brewery working closely with Denis, and with Damir at another family brewery. Many unique international beer recipes were created.
Son-in-law Ryan Dixon has also had big input into research and recipe creation, and Ryan oversees many of the brews from Canoelands Brewery.
In December 2015 the family purchased the Stonehouse Café at Maroota, the home of Canoelands Brewery’s beers.
- Three generationsA hairdressing family on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
- 2012The Brennans move to Dural in north-west Sydney.
- 201425 acres at Canoelands, backing on to Marramarra National Park.
- SloveniaJohn trains with Denis at the Vizir brewery; many unique recipes are created.
- December 2015The family buys the Stonehouse Café at Maroota.
Family album
Life at Canoelands
The family, the view and a few beers along the way. Click any photo to enlarge it.
Come and say hello
Brewery visits are welcome at the Stonehouse, or send us a message any time.