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.
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Wayward Brewing and Vivid Sydney
OK, I’ll admit that this post is a combination of a couple of ferry trips. Let’s get the second trip out of the way first. At the moment in Sydney, the Vivid Sydney Festival is in full swing. Between 24 …
Perla Chmielowa and Shanghai Nights
Years and years ago, this correspondent lived in Sydney’s glorious inner-west – a world away from the maritime delights of the Back of the Ferry. As much as Manly and its surrounds holds immeasurable appeal, it will never come close …
A flying visit to Good Beer Week
As I write this post, the 3rd Good Beer Week will be kicking off its final day of supremely varied and wonderful events and festivities. Whilst I get to Melbourne regularly, it is never (generally) at a time of my …
El Loco at the Slip Inn and Aguila Beer
One of Back of the Ferry’s most loyal correspondents, members and readers is returning to New Zealand, and so began the first leg of his work farewell. Another loyal BotF member was up from Melbourne, and we couldn’t mark the …
3 new beers at 4 Pines
I don’t need a reason to get to the stationary spiritual home of Back of the Ferry, but extra incentive has been provided by the arrival of 3 new beers to the Keller Door family. Photo says it all really. …
The Great Northern – Carlton, Tusk and Dead Guy Ale
There’s been plenty of hype in the pointy end of the Craft Beer community about the release of Tusk, Feral Brewing Company‘s infrequently released Imperial IPA. The hype is due to the fact that Feral Brewing Company has won more …
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Induction – Rhett #45
It’s been a long time between inductions. The stars aligned on this one and our latest inductee was welcomed by no less than 5 salty seadogs, including Lamb0 who’s been absent from the BotF for some time. Our latest member, …
Groovin’ the Moo, Canberra and Carlton Dry 3.5
First held in 2005, the Groovin’ the Moo has been growing size and popularity as a musical festival for alternative acts that is held in oddish locations. First held in Gloucester, the 2013 version has been through or will be …
ANZAC Day 2013 and Monteith’s Autumn Amber Ale
A very early start this morning. I went to an ANZAC dawn service on Manly’s Corso. I wasn’t alone. I reckon another 700 people ranging from young kids to 80 year olds braved the early hour to pay their respects …
The Smugglers Inn, Stanley and Edelweiss Snowfresh
It’s only a 45 minute bus ride from the skyscrapers and constant noise and motion of Hong Kong’s Central District to a place that feels a world away. Stanley is on the south side of Hong Kong Island and is …
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