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Induction – Noel #146

bladdamasta 25/03/2023

Inductee Lance #106 has been raving about his 2019 induction ever since he got back to New Zealand. So it was with much pleasure that Lance was able to help induct two of his greatest NZ mates on the #worldsbestcommute. …

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Induction – Darragh #145

bladdamasta 25/03/2023

The second in our 2 for 1 induction ceremony on what was a magnificent February afternoon was Darragh. This induction’s been a little while coming, but the delay was chivalrous as Darragh didn’t want Alice to miss out. Favourite beverage: …

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Induction – Alice #144

bladdamasta 25/03/2023

Our first inductions in 2023 (our 15th year of inducting people into the delights of the Back of the Ferry) are Manly residents originally from Ireland. Alice and Darragh, when they aren’t working from home, usually get the Fast Ferry …

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On Point Brewery – Alexandra

bladdamasta 19/03/2023

Over the years I’ve made trips to Melbourne, but rarely do I venture outside the city and suburbs. There was a trip to Daylesford pre-blog, a Bruce Springsteen concert at Hanging Rock and a work offsite at Anglesea. A Melbourne …

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Two WTF beers, VB Xtra and Better Beer Middy

bladdamasta 14/03/2023

I’d heard that Carlton had produced a 6% ABV version of Victoria Bitter called VX, so I was keeping an eye out for it. When I found it in a Bellbird Bottlo, two things stood out. Vessel size is 250ml …

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Drinking in Mackay and savoury mince.

bladdamasta 14/03/2023

I’ve never been to Mackay before. Home of Cathy Freeman, Skippy Heugill and Wendell Sailor (Sarina) amongst others and the sugar capital of Australia. It is also the home of two breweries – Red Dog Brewery and Goanna Brewing. Unfortunately …

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Yes Chicken and Cass Beer

bladdamasta 12/02/2023

Shop 1 46/48 East Esplanade is another Manly venue that has had its fair share of turnover in the last few years. Most recently it was the home of Manly’s smallest sports bar (and a Back of the Ferry favourite …

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Wahlburgers Manly

bladdamasta 01/02/2023

36-38 South Steyne, Manly has been the address of a few high profile restaurants over the years. The strip between Starbucks on the Corso corner and Ben & Jerry’s on the Wentworth St corner is an eclectic and changing mix …

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The Yard Kings Brewing Co – making Morrisset a go-to

bladdamasta 23/01/2023

Morriset is one of those names I’ve seen as I’ve driven up and down the Pacific Hoghway over the years and not given any thought to. Why would you go to Morriset? Well, that has all changed and suddenly Morriset …

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Lion to close James Boags visitor centre – hopefully not the bar – UPDATE

bladdamasta 22/01/2023

After posting this, the Tasmanian Government has stepped in to assist Lion in keeping the Boags visitor centre open. Thanks to Beer and Brewer for the good news. Last year, I got to visit Launceston for the first time. Went …

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Induction – Greg #147

bladdamasta 26/03/2023

Greg was a very excitable inductee wanting more than one photo. I mean it is a tough decision – in front of the Opera House or in front of the Harbour Bridge. I met Greg, whom I’ve only ever known …

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Brisbane ferries and breweries

bladdamasta 25/02/2023

The last time I gave Brisbane a good shake was 2017. I like Brisbane. It was my home between 1976 and 1978 and my great mate, Tony from Toowoomba now calls Brisvegas home. Long time readers of Back of the …

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A 2023 visit to Rambler Ale Works – My Victorian Brewery of 2022

bladdamasta 15/01/2023

2022 was a decent year in terms of beer travel. For the first time in the history of the Back of the Ferry @untappd account, we visited breweries in all six states of Australia in a calendar. Now in a …

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SurfCraft Brewing – Vee Bottom Session Ale

bladdamasta 23/12/2022

Back of the Ferry loves a good beer launch and no-one does it better than the Northern Beaches newest brewery – SurfCraft Brewing Co. Great beer, great people, great tunes and you come away more educated and enlightened about the …

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Induction – Tim #143

bladdamasta 10/12/2022

A fabulous day on Sydney Harbour as we got to perform some long overdue induction ceremonies on the way to a traditional Christmas event of a slaughtering at the Manly Skiff. The harbour was abuzz with pleasure boats, yachts and …

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There’s something big brewing in Lisarow

bladdamasta 02/12/2022

I got a sneak peek into what will be one of the bigger taprooms on the NSW Central Coast. Hawkesbury Brewing Co is putting the finishing touches on a huge space to serve up their beers and seltzers to the …

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Induction – John #142

bladdamasta 26/11/2022

What do you do when Jetstar cancels your flight to Melbourne and you have to stay overnight in Sydney because Australia’s domestic airline industry is a complete clusterf$&k? Well, in our latest inductee’s case, you get a ferry to Manly …

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PSA – 4 Pines Hefeweizen back on tap

bladdamasta 22/10/2022

Alas for a limited time only in 4 Pines version of OktoberFest. OktoberFest finished in Munich on October 3rd, but toeing the line has never bothered 4 Pines – particularly with Germanic things. They famously dropped the umlaut on Kölsch …

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Malt Man, Bodalla and Big Niles, Dalmeny

bladdamasta 16/10/2022

Most Australians have probably heard of Bodalla because of the now discontinued brand of eponymous cheese. I don’t reckon many have heard of Dalmeny. These two South Coast villages, which are only 11kms apart, should be known to all lovers …

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Broulee Brewhouse – a South Coast gem

bladdamasta 15/10/2022

The village of Broulee is one of the many gems of the NSW South Coast. 4 and half hours south of Sydney and minutes north of Moruya – Broulee Beach has been a magnet for the well informed surfer. With …

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