Live in NW Fairlight. 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.
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Hope Estate Brewery – rocking it even more
When you read up on Michael Hope, the owner of the sprawling Hope Estate Empire, it is clear that he doesn’t do anything by halves. Wine, beer, rock concerts and now gin – he’ll always go big. Over the past …
Hunter Beer Co becomes Foghorn Brewery
My go to Hunter Valley brewery has always been the Hunter Beer Co. Keith “The Beer Guy” always had some quirky on the taps (both in name and taste). And the Ploughman’s lunch was spectacular. Well there’s been a pretty …
Manly Hops – a new beer in Manly town
This correspondent has been very lax in not writing up Sketch Manly before now. Manly’s first and only Coffee, Craft Beer and Curry bar was a god-send during lockdown. Sketch’s fridges bulge with some of the best craft beer and …
Induction – Bek #127
We love a induction ceremony that involves more than one person. Bek enjoyed a wonderful trip with her flatmates. Having grown up in the Blue Mountains, a ferry trip is an infrequent experience. The harbour turned it on and there …
Induction – Maddy #126
Another round of inductions from the next generation of Back of the Ferry members. We especially love introducing the delights of the ferry to people from outside the insular peninsula. Maddy was very lucky to have the event documented from …
Willunga – pubs, grub and tap houses
The South Australians really know how to do the whole beer, wine, spirit and food thing. In between driving along the beaches of the Fleurieu Peninsula, walking on granite islands and visiting the Mouth of the Murray river – we …
Sweet Amber – Craft beer in an outlet mall
I actually like Outlet Malls. I will go out of my way to visit one, when travelling because I can’t stand paying top dollar for clothes. Others can find it an excruciating experience, but maybe there’s now some relief. When …
Little Bang Brewery – hello Adelaide
I’m on a flying visit to South Australia – specifically Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula. South Australia is no different the other states and territories of Australia when it comes to craft beer. No surprise really, because the state’s travel …
Induction – Jackson #125
Jackson rounded off our trio of inductees. Inductee #37 and I had the good fortune to bump into Jackson in San Diego, where we blew the froth off more than a couple of uniques. I was quite glad to bail …
