Last year we observed a torrid happy hour war being waged in Manly between the Bavarian and the original 4 Pines Brewpub. Well, the new year has seen 4 Pines emerge the victor in the war by a long shot. …
Drinking in Kuala Lumpur – Heli Lounge Bar
I haven’t paid a cover charge in years. What is a cover charge? That’s how long ago it is. Well, just got hit up for one, but it was worth it. After a day of experiencing Kuala Lumpur’s temples, caves …
Drinking on the Back of the Butterworth Ferry
There’s a wonderful ferry service between Penang Island (George Town) and Butterworth, which is on the mainland. A fleet of peacock blue ferries shuttle back on forth on a 20 minute voyage. Trucks, cars, motor bikes and pedestrians avail themselves …
Drinking in Melaka and Napex Brewery
Not after booking a relatively spontaneous trip to Malaysia your correspondent soon arrived at the conclusion that beer boundaries weren’t going to be pushed. That may change in Kuala Lumpur, but so far it has been a steady diet of …
Induction – Roni #114
Our last inductee of the evening thought that she was just getting a ferry with her mate, Jacqui #113. Before she knew it Roni was swept up in a vortex of photography, drinking and the interrogation that forms part of …
The hazey world’s best commutes continue…
With the massive fires surrounding Sydney the smoke haze on the harbour continues together with a post-apocalyptic vibe. Thank goodness for the firies @NSWRFS and may they stay safe, together with the absolutely legendary interstate, Kiwi, US and Canadian volunteers …
Induction – Jacqui #113
Our next inductee was beside herself with the prospect of being inducted. So excited was she that she brought a friend along to witness the event. Jacqui has been an enthusiastic drinking partner of this correspondent and fellow induction ceremony …
Fat Tire Belgian White – a Mr Liquor unique
At Back of the Ferry, we have a few rules. No drinking until the ropes are free and the ferry is underway. Leave the Back of the Ferry cleaner than you found it. Always check in a beer from the …
Peticolas Brewing and this how you do beer merch
Just a short Uber from Rodeo Goat, the subject of an earlier post, and still in the Designer District of Dallas, is the Peticolas Brewing Company. Michael Peticolas, owner and founder, is considered the William Wallace of craft brewing in …
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A dubious unique
As one boarded the Manly Ferry tonight, passengers were offered free Heineken. Ordinarily this would be a cause for celebration. Except it was Heineken 0.0. At least I was able to use Untappd’s new rating system (to the 0.1) to …
A hazey world’s best commute
A fresh #beermail from our friends at Nomads Brewing can only mean one thing, a road test on the back deck of the world’s best commute. Bushfires have been devastating large parts of NSW and Queensland meaning a smoke haze …
