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
@murraysbrewing – still going strong at Bob’s Farm
Back in January 2010, this correspondent paid a visit to Murray’s Brewing Co at Bob’s Farm. Seven years on and the opportunity presented itself again. Lucky I got in early, because New Year’s Day saw the place bursting at the …
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@4PinesBeer Public House Newport – my last new venue for 2016
December’s been a big month for new beers and new venues. With illiards gallivanting across Europe and this correspondent fortuitously stumbling across breweries adjacent (well reasonably adjacent) to kids pick ups, we’ve racked an impressive 35 new venues (according to …
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A damn good Thursday deal at Sunkissed and the Mayne Thing.
In situ post. When craft beer drinking is expensive, it is good to be aware of cost effective options. Sunkissed Bar & Grill in Manly has a deal on Thursday that is worth checking out. $9 pints is a great …
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Dave’s Gold – keeping it local, whilst @illiards gallivants
It’s been fun reading illiards’ missives from Europe and followers of Back of the Ferry’s untappd account will be envious of his exposure to a bevy of European uniques. But life goes on on the Northern Beaches and one of …
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Two new arrivals in the Rocks @ENDEAVOURBeer and the Ovation of the Seas
Two new arrivals in the Rocks today. The big news for beer drinkers is the opening of the Endeavour Tap Rooms (and I think ultimately brewery) in the Rocks. Gees, they’ve done a good job. Beautiful fit-out of a great …
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Smallest commercially available stubbie?
In situ post – MV Collaroy. I loved a throwdown in my youth, especially when a case of them was $10. At 250ml a throwdown dwarves this Mr Liquor oddity – the “Coronita Extra”, which weighs in at a svelte …
@hofbrauhousemelb – a Bavarian bolt hole in Melbourne’s Chinatown
An in situ post. When I visit China I’m amazed at the obscure German beers I can pick up in the convenience stores and supermarkets. I’m experiencing a deja vu moment in Melbourne’s China Town. In between two doyens of …
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@austwinecentre moves and @PikesBeerCo Tonic Ale
So a quick public service announcement for those that catch the ferry. Whilst Mr Liquor is the most proximate bottlo to Wharf 3, the Australian Wine Centre is always worth a visit if you aren’t rushing. As its name suggests, …
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Super Moon – not from the BotF
Astronomical events are very specific. Scientists know exactly when they will occur 20 years out. Apparently tonight is the closest to Earth the moon has been since 1948 and the closest it will be until 2034. Otherwise it just looks …
Another new Marrickville brewer! @saucebrewing
So for a moment I thought there might actually be a contest between Marrickville and Brookvale for the suburb with the most number of breweries. Well, it is no contest – no mas – throw in the towel. It is Marrickville …
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