Exploiting a small window of opportunity after another flying visit to Melbourne, BotF sprinted through a couple of bars in Exhibition Street, which comes off the Paris end of Collins Street. I’ve got to say, though, that I was stopped …
Category: Beers
Budvar Budějovický – the real deal
This blog has reviewed, in an earlier post, Budweiser, the US version. Well here’s the original. Budvar Budějovický. Budějovický means something produced from the town of Budweis (or České Budějovice, in the Czech Republic). Budweiser means the same thing but …
Schiehallion Pilsner and Old Engine Oil Porter
The Scots aren’t having a great run in sport at the moment. Their Rugby team regularly competes with Italy for the wooden spoon in the 6 Nations and their once proud football team hasn’t qualified for a major tournemant for …
Mad Brewers Scribbly Gum Lager – What a venue, what a beer
This absolutely excellent lager was enjoyed at another fine menu establishment, The Local Taproom (review to follow). Mad Brewers Scribbly Gum Lager is a limited release line from the team at The Malt Shovel Brewery. It is fruity and rich …
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Heineken Throwdown and HofBrau Oktoberfest
On many occasions, Mr Liquor at Circular Quay has had some unusual beers in the fridge at very special prices. We’ve always speculated about a container that has washed ashore at Botany Bay. Tonight’s oddment was a six-pack of Heineken …
Saint David’s Day, 4 Pine Welsh Summer Ale and Cwrw
1 March is St David’s Day. To be honest, I wasn’t aware of a St.David’s Day – but one of the many good things about the 4 Pines Brewery at Manly is the education it is providing to regular visitors …
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Hahn White
Hahn White is an example where a marketing department has dominated the brewing department in developing a new beer. It is also hard to get away from the thought that the marketing department was “inspired” by the development of a …
Samuel Adams Boston Lager and Grandma’s Bar
Having spent more time recently in Melbourne bars and pubs than Sydney bars and pubs, BotF is firmly of the view that Melbourne pubs on the whole, crap on Sydney pubs. Sydney, however, is slowly trying to redress the balance. …
Estrella Damm Inedit and QM 2 and QE
At 6.10am, it’s not really the time to be splitting a six pack or tucking into a longneck each. Also, the visit of two of the world’s biggest Ocean Liners to Sydney Harbour at the same time deserves toasting with …
Queen Mary 2 & Queen Elizabeth from the FotF
There’ll be a more detailed description this evening, including the obligatory beer review. Three hardy BotF members braved a stiff southerly on the FotF to witness the Sydney Harbour rendezvous of the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Elizabeth at …
back of the ferry 