Your correspondent is in Shanghai for the first time since 2015. With #123 in tow the first night was spent on the Bund watching one of the world’s great skylines put on a mesmerising light show. An awesome place to …
Month: March 2025
Drinking in Hangzhou – one gem
#123 and I are in China. Last night we witnessed the mighty Socceroos dispatch the pride of the People’s Republic of China. The game was played in the magnificent city of Hangzhou. We are off to Suzhou next in a …
Nomad is back
For over 10 years, Nomad Brewing Co has been a part of the Brookvale brewing scene. They had some halcyon days and it was the go-to place for the Curly Crèche on a Sunday arvo. Unfortunately the last few years …
In praise of Red Bottle – Hunter Street
Mr Liquor’s Circular Quay outlet is obviously the go-to bottlo for back of the ferry drinkers, given its marvellous proximity and generally good attention to regularly restocking and ensuring that the beer is cold. But if you have to walk …
Vale Newstead Brewing – where will I drink at Brisbane Airport
Sad news yesterday from Crafty Pint with the sudden announcement of the permanent closure of Newstead Brewing. The end has been swift. No dancing with administrators, restructuring debt etc etc. They’re done. Even in Google, Newstead Brewing is permanently closed. …
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A Uniques beer crawl in Artarmon – who knew?
Back in the day, a beer drinker would visit Artarmon to buy weird and wonderfuls from Beer Cartel. The Freeway Hotel was also an option. Well, Beer Cartel closed its physical store in 2022, the Freeway Hotel is still going …
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