Value-Man, Curmudgeon, Longboarder
Author: illiards
Quilmes – Argentina’s favourite beer
Or is it? The kind of claim Foster’s would try and get away with in the 80s when advertising in the USA. I bet if you ordered one at a bar in Buenos Aires the staff would snigger at the …
Carlsberg – Probably the Best Beer in the World*
Grand claims are made at the Carlsberg website. Though an initial glance suggests you may have visited a games website or home of LFC. That being said, the beer is definitely very drinkable and does come with a rich, malty …
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Induction – Gerald #10
Gerald Favourite beverage: 2006 Mount Lange Shiraz Favourite Sport to Spectate: AFL Area of Trivial Expertise: Weagles 88-93, West Perth WAFL 78-82
VB Gold – a medal for last place
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that any company that wins the contract to supply food and beverages at Australian stadiums, is out to gouge customers mercilessly. I saw David Warner smack the Windies back to the Caribbean on Tuesday …
The Cheeky Czech – Pilsner Urquell
There was a time when your correspondent favoured this beer above all others. After all, it is the original pilsner from Plzen in the Czech Republic. It has a strong flavour, lightly carbonated and more bite than other supposed pilsners. …
Tontine // Season 2010 starts March 12
The Tontine has a new home at BotF. Visit the Tontine at BotF by selecting the permanent link in the right hand menu. How to Play Select one team you think will win. If they do, you get to tip …
Dunlop Volleys & Melbourne Bitter
When confronted with the overwhelming array of beer at any decent bottleshop, or when simply in a hurry (e.g. running for the botf) your correspondent always grabs a Melbourne Bitter. This whip is my Dunlop Volleys of the beer world. …
We have a new leader – Wicked Elf Pilsner
Earlier I sang the praises of The Little Brewing Company. This beer continues my love affair and some. Followers of BotF will know of my liking of Monteiths Golden Lager. Wicked Elf Pilsner has de-throned the Golden Lager. This Pilsner …
8cans 2nd Love – Wicked Elf Pale Ale
Rumours of “The Little Brewing Company” and their quality products have been rife amongst the BotF Longboarders due to the new found palate of 8Cans in regards to potable beverages. Well the rumours are fact. Wicked Elf is top notch …
This is more like it – Barons Pale Ale
The brave boys at Barons, the same lads who import “Lucky Beer”, are at their best when producing a local drop. Their Pale Ale is a great whip with a nice little malty ‘bite’. Their website rabbits on about guava …
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