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
@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 …
Keeping up with Marrickville craft brewing @blackfontbrew
A few weeks ago now I was able to pay a quick visit to a newish (2015) craft brewery in Marrickville. As has been the story of the BotF blog of late, this post got stuck in drafts. Because the …
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Gold Coast heaven
I’ve always enjoy coming to the Gold Coast aka the Goldie, Surfers etc. As a kid we holidayed here and I had some pretty memorable visits just after high school (Hoodoo Gurus at the Bombay Rock in ’89 (maybe)). There’s …
Bavarian Bier Cafe puts its crafty range in bottles
A quick in situ post. One of the intriguing developments in the craft beer industry is the launch by the Bavarian Bier Cafe of a craft beer range. They’ve stepped it up a notch by bottling them, though given the …
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@4Pinesbeer Underground & True Girt launched
Two launches last night – unrelated, except I was at both. One of the funniest books I’ve read since Spike Mulligan’s WW2 memoirs was “Girt” by David Hunt. It is a ribald and irreverent tale (or tales) of the discovery …
Morpeth Brewery & Beer Co – worth a visit
I don’t think I’d heard of Morpeth until I drank a Morpeth beer at Harts. Turns out it a historic town on the outskirts of Maitland, that just happens to have a microbrewery. I was taking a scenic route from …
Wallis Lake Oyster & Craft Beer Festival – how #fortuitous!
illiards and I have spent the weekend at the small village of Boomerang Beach celebrating the joint 50th of some very dear friends. When you travel this far for a 50th AND it’s a long weekend a Saturday night bash …
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