Value-Man, Curmudgeon, Longboarder
Author: illiards
Estrella the Star
Quite a common moniker for orange whip, “star”. Estrella, Bintang. All means star. Your correspondent punched out a few of Barcelonas finest in Sydneys fast shrinking Spanish district in Liverpool St. Estrella is a very pleasant drop. Tastes of Europe. …
The Bloodnut
Montieths, from NZs west coast, seem to be rolling out the new brews into Oz with alacrity. Your correspondent tried the Celtic Red and was mightily impressed. You may remember my fondness for Monteiths Golden Ale. Well I like it’s …
Montauk / The Dock
The tourist catch cry is “Montauk – The End”. And it is. Right at the eastern tip of Long Island, past all the button down collars and piles of wedge in the Hamptons. Montauk virtually shuts down in the winter. …
JFK / Dogfish Head 60m IPA
Yep, another Indian Pale Ale. This is the last of the offerings from our local, The Grey Dog. This was a very smooth, thirst quenching IPA. Not bitter at all and virtually no bubbles (or head). Taking a look at …
The Hamptons / Southhampton IPA
I have left New York and the DSE and I are ensconsed in the ‘old shoppe’ world of Long Island. In fact we are at the very eastern tip, Montauk. The Southhampton IPA I actually purchased in the city but …
Brooklyn Bridge / Brooklyn Pilsener
Your correspondent’s trip to the New World is fast drawing to a close. So many beers, so little time. I hope to finish with a sprint. Lots of beers in the photo gallery. Firstly, it’s Brooklyn Pilsener. Mrs botf dragged …
I see elephants / Delerium Tremens
Botf followers familiar with Sydneys Belgian Beer Cafes would have come across this one. The barman served me this with a warning, “this makes you hallucinate”. At 8.5% alcohol I can see why. Still, like it’s other Grey Dog brethren, …
Belfast Bay / Lobster Ale
Lobster Ale from Belfast Bay Brewing in Belfast, Maine. Another of the quality offerings from The Grey Dog. Dark for ale, it was smooth and low on the fizz. Disappointed that there was no branded glass. A common result of …
Freaks Favourite Beer
Note correct spelling in blog title. Coney Island Lager. Mrs botf and I have found that our local, The Grey Dog, has a happy hour from 4 – 7pm. Giddyup! Perfect timing after a day on the metro in NYC. …
Chelsea / The Grey Dog
This is the local both Mrs botf and I can both enjoy. Located in the ground floor of a brownstone it has a focus on affordable, wholesome meals with a limited beer list. But what a list! I will review …
back of the ferry 