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
Vale Fury & Son Brewing Company
Gees – it is a tough time in the Australian craft beer world right now. There’s been an alarming spike in breweries going into administration, breweries closing and brands shut down by their capitalist overlords. The latest brewery to pull …
Induction – Evan #150
The last of the festival of Member #25 inductions was Evan aka Old Man Ev aka the Oldest Man. Members #1, #2 and #25 have been on many an escapade with Evan over many, many years. I will never forget …
Induction – Juanita #149
Wonderful to induct Juanita as a part Member #25’s festivities. Juanita was also part of the Australian 42 that attended #25’s epic wedding. When she heard the words trivia and Geoffrey, Juanita was always going to be a starter at …
The Prince Patrick Hotel and Breheny Bros Royal Lager
There really isn’t a Prince Patrick. I was reasonably confident of that, even when I spotted the Prince Patrick Hotel this morning travelling on a bus to the Yarra Valley. I sit here now writing this blog post sipping an …
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Vale Two Birds Brewing – one of the best
Today is a bloody sad day. One of Back of the Ferry’s favourite brewers has been closed by its capitalist overlord – and the world is a poorer place for it. In September 2021, the Fermentum Group was bought out …
Induction – Chris #148
Member #25 is a great friend to many Back of the Ferry inductees. Geoffrey doesn’t get out to Australia very often and he insists on a ride on the World’s Best Commute. Old mates crawl out of the woodwork to …
A Mr Liquor unique – Batch Hazy IPA
As long time readers of Back of the Ferry know, we get excited when Mr Liquor stocks a unique. And this one is all class. In fact Mr Liquor is well ahead of the pack on this one. Well done …
Manly’s unluckiest venue is no more
The site at Level 1/249-53 has seen many incarnations as a hospitality venue, but that is no more. Clark & Humel Property Management has taken over the site that was last operated as a restaurant by Out of Africa. Darna …
Newstead Brewing – #AirportDrinking in Brisbane
Easter Monday in Brisbane waiting to fly home, and the Public Holiday 15% loading is making life miserable. I’d resigned myself to a $14 Corona when in the distance I spied the Newstead sign. Airport Drinking Nirvana beckoned. 12 taps …
Induction – Greg #147
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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