WE ARE BROTHERS, TIM AND DUNCAN HUGHES. OUR COMPANY IS HUBRO, AND THIS IS OUR STORY…
We should say at the outset, we know that people sometimes have trouble working out how to say our business name. It’s ‘Hugh-bro’, because we are the Hughes brothers. Think the name’s weird? Don’t blame us, blame our great grandfather and his brother, the first Hubros, John and Bill Hughes. We have taken our name from them, two amazing bro’s who showed everyone that hard work, ingenuity, and a strong sense of community, can build dreams. Arriving from Scotland as very little boys in a family with very little, the bro’s eventually pioneered and developed Charlestown, bringing services and entrepreneurialism to the district. Ice trucks before the days of fridges, picture theatres, petrol stations, taxis and property development – they did it all. We were honoured when we could take over their company name – Hubro Pty Ltd - and step out as two bro’s with a dream.
Well, you won’t see us driving an ice truck, but you might be clinking ice into our luxury cold brew coffee, Hubrew (‘Hugh-brew’), to start your day and get you through. Or perhaps you’ll be shaking that ice as you usher in Friday with a Hubrew Espresso Martini. Or pouring it over quality vanilla icecream for the perfect affogato. Hubrew with ice and milk, or bubbly water and lime – it’s the smoothest cold brew coffee you’ll ever find. Infused in cold filtered water for twelve hours and thrice filtered, this liquid gold will change the way you think about coffee.
We love our family and we love working together. Tim brings the talents of a Food Scientist and an artist to the table, and Duncan brings a wealth of hospitality and culinary experience and a background in engineering and design. Together, we are HUBRO!
We love our family and we love working together. Tim brings the talents of a Food Scientist and an artist to the table, and Duncan brings a wealth of hospitality and culinary experience and a background in engineering and design. Together, we are HUBRO!
Our vision is vast, and our journey has only just begun with Hubrew. We believe in believing in your local community and supporting local businesses. We love the power of collaboration and the energy that is generated when creative and committed people share their ideas. We are presently looking to establishing great premises where local produce can be sold and championed, where the vibe is communal and energised. The big vision is a co-working space that supports start-up businesses and fosters a creative and productive artistic and business community. We are working hard towards that day, but in the meantime… try our Hubrew! You’ll never go back!
Big love,
The Bro’s
Big love,
The Bro’s
