I’ve just seen the news from Brewbound. Back of the Ferry’s go-to beer check in app has “merged” with, ie been taken over by Next Glass. Interesting snippets from the full article: – the founders were only part-time – almost …
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Sunkissed Bar and Grill formerly known as Murrays, Rubber Duckie and Yardarm Taphouse
In May 2011, Manly beer drinkers became very excited when Murray’s took over an el primo site on the Manly Beach Front. Regettably it hasn’t been smooth sailing for the venue and in less than four years, the fourth management …
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Sweeney’s Rooftop – even better
One of my favourite bars in Sydney is the rooftop bar on top of Hotel Sweeney’s. It’s three blocks from work, the bistro is awesome (value for money and quality Thai) and the taps are forever changing. Tomorrow (14/1/2016) …
Drinking in Noumea – 3 Brasseurs and others
After lucking out in Mare, one of the Loyalty Islands of New Caledonia (everything is shut on Sunday), we visited Noumea, where a number of attractions are shut on a Monday. I’d convinced Mrs Bladdamasta to enjoy a lunch …
Drinking Beer in Vila, Vanuatu
Your correspondent has been lucky enough to spend a day in (Port) Vila. Vila is the capital city of the Republic of Vanuatu, a nation of over 68 islands in the South Pacific. Once you’ve snorkelled and shopped, there’s …
DTs – just a hue & cry!
According to Wikipedia (so it must be true), delirium tremens – aka “DTs” – is a state of confusion of rapid onset that is usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol. I can’t imagine that any serious beer drinker would ever suffer …
4 Pines Brookvale HQ Bar and The SG Bar’s raffle. @4PinesBeer @SpooningGoats
Back of the Ferry’s land based spiritual home has a new outlet, and it is a ripper. It’s been a long time coming, but 4 Pines have finally opened their Brookvale HQ bar. It’s very much industrial estate drinking. …
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Copping a Brisbane tip from @250beers. Saccharomyces and Hoo Ha
After my post about Tomahawk, I received a comment from Brisbane beer blogger 250 Beers. He alerted me to a couple more beer venues that are close to the Brisbane Convention Centre. Both were outstanding and like me you should …
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@TomahawkBar – craft beer oasis in South Bank, Brissie
In situ post (so it’ll be brief) Tomahawk is now permanently closed unfortunately In Brisbane for a conference at the Exhibition Centre with an hour to kill before the big dinner. The conference and exhibition centre is just behind South …
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@GreatLeapBeer – Beijing’s behemoth boutique brewer
In 2010, Great Leap Brewing kicked off in Beijing as Beijing’s first craft brewer. Today, their beers are available in three wonderful bars/tap houses in Beijing and I’ve seen their beers in Hong Kong and Shanghai as well. …
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