Live on Delwood Beach, Manly. Highlight of the day is generally the half hour on the back of the Ferry where the big issues are worked through. Have lived in Beijing, NW Fairlight, Brisbane, Cleveland, South Kensington (SW7), PNG and Sydney. Love sport, beer, bars and the insular peninsula.
Author: bladdamasta
Singha happiness
Tried a new bottlo on the way to the ferry the other night. The Grand Hotel has a well priced selection of importantly very cold beer. For no particular reason a six pack of Singha was chosen. Despite some taunts …
Fast Ferry no threat to the real thing
In order to maximise sports viewing time, and to empty another schooner on the BotF Bar Review Map, the BotF boys tried out the Fast Ferry. First, the compliments. It is a pretty slick service. The availability of refreshments on …
$17 for two beers? You are having a lend – surely.
BotF was delighted to see a new drinking holr emerge near Wharf 3. Variety is the spice of life. Two of the founding members gave the newest addition a red hot go, but the only word that comes to mind …
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The Space – an option whilst Safety Wolf is being renoed
BotF had its first opportunity to try a relatively new addition to Manly’s drinking scene – the Space. This is a most unusual location for a bar. The Space sits in a mezzanine style loft above a beautician/spa. Access is …
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Coopers Clear – two unwanted trends
Coopers is one of the doyens of brewers in the world. Their resistance of Lion Nathan’s bid in 2005 and subsequent removal of the ability for external takeover is legendary and admirable. Their range of beers, their lack of fear …
February Bar of the Month award
Pretty light on month for pub vists. BotF regular Charlie has been actually working for a change and has been hard pressed to do the occasional early scarper. Pubs visited this month were The Hunter, the Brooklyn Hotel, Manly Wharf …
Bourgogne de Flandres – a meaty Belgian
Wow. THe Belgians certainly know how to produce a complex drop. Yet another unusual stubbie from the Porters’ bottlo on Sydney Road, Balgowlah – the Bourgogne de Flandres was one of the most enjoyable drops I’ve had for some time. …
Harbin Beer – China’s oldest beer
On Saturday night, a visitor to the Cantina surprised with a six pack of Harbin Beer. Now this BotF correspondent spent 7 months in China and was pretty partial to the odd stubbie of Harbin – in particular Harbin Black. …
Dogbolter – Retro Beer
Back in the late ’80’s before the great crash of 1987, there was an explosion in the variety of beers available in Australia. Australia was flooded with imported beers from far flung places. I’m sure I saw a Norwegian Stout …
Sam Smith – a tad too much hyperbole
. Some very impressive labelling and bottle-work had this commentator looking forward to Sam Smith’s Organic Best Ale. I even drank it in a glass. And it wasn’t bad. Beautiful golden colour with a hint of cloudiness gave a hint …
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