I’m travelling from San Francisco to Vancouver to watch the Socceroos first game in Vancouver tomorrow night. I’ve driven up the northern Californian and Oregon coasts, but had noticed that there is a minor league baseball team called the Hops …
Bower Lager – my first retirement unique
Yep – you’ve read it right. Your correspondent has retired. From a career in financial services anyway. I hope to sling a few beers at beer festivals and things like that, but as for the corporate life – done and …
Induction – Florian #176
It was a pleasure to conduct two inductions on the Back of the Ferry recently. In addition to Christian, we were able to welcome Florian to the delights of the #worldsbestcommute. Florian enjoyed it so much that he joined #1 …
Induction – Christian #175
In September 2024, your correspondent had one of the greatest days of his life. I was fortunate enough to be hosted at Oktoberfest by a large reinsurer. My reputation had preceded me and I was paired up with our latest …
Venom Brewing taproom
Golden Ale is a beer style not often seen. The sadly departed Two Birds Brewing did an absolute belter and Venom Brewing’s flagship drip is their Golden Ale. A malty, slightly bittered quaffable drop that I’ll always have if I …
Docklands and Doglands.
Drinking at Docklands Stadium and Moon Dog Doglands.
Hawker Massive Data Pool – a Mr Liquor unique
Kudos to the Hawkers Beer sales representative. Somehow the Victorian brewer has been able to get a limited release of an aggressive Hazy IPA onto the shelves of Mr Liquor. This is as far removed from Belgian or Dutch Euroswill …
Induction – Alice #174
I’ve enjoyed the odd beer adventure with Alice. Most memorable was a lovely afternoon on the Bermondsey Beer Mile in London a couple of years ago with #103. Wonderful to be able to induct Alice on the #worldsbestcommute on a …
Induction – Nick #173
Sydney turned on a cracker for the last working day of daylight saving. Next week, the Back of the Ferry will revert to romantic sunsets on the journey. So a perfect afternoon for a couple of inductions. The Jones family …
Induction – Des #172
We’ve met some terrific people over the years out the Back of the Ferry. Some meetings are planned and some are organic. Des is in the latter category. Des loves his ferry trips and loves a trip to Manly and …
Holtland – a classic Mr Liquor unique
Over the years Mr Liquor has stocked many random cans of Euroswill™ that you won’t find in too many other bottlos. Martens Pils, Weidemann, Luxus. Our theory is that a shipping container falls off a boat in high seas near …
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