Unlike many other beer blogs, Back of the Ferry is not afraid to delve into bottom reaches of a bottle-shop fridge, particularly if it is a brew that hasn’t graced these pages or added to BotF’s unique beer list on …
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Growlers @4Pinesbeer and Emerson’s Pilsner
I first encountered a Growler in Des Moines, Iowa. It was undoubtedly the highlight of a trip I did there around 10 years ago. More of the Des Moines growler soon. Growlers are starting to emerge in Australia now and …
Great Leap Brewing
Great Leap Brewing is yet another Microbrewery to commence operations in Zhongguo. GLB have their main brewery in a Hutong in the City and a second at the foot of the Great Wall in a village close to Mutianyu. BoTF …
Dolphin Pale Ale and the first delivery of summer
There’s a tradition I’ve endeavoured to maintain over the years, which is to watch the first ball of the first test of the Australian summer of cricket. Wasn’t sure I’d manage it this year but the stars have aligned and …
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Man Singh IPA and parallel universes
Here at backoftheferry we love our untappd [ @untappd ]. This app/website celebrates ones consumption of orange whips and lets you simultaneously tweet the world about a new found beverage and annoy your wife/DSE/life partner over dinner. The lads at …
That Calls For A Carlsberg
Nothing ever calls for a Carlsberg, but this is about as close as it gets. via: The Inspiration.com
Limited release “Mash” from The Brew
Leon has created with what might be a first with craft brewers with a “limited release” Irish coffee flavored Stout. The smell of “Mash” alone gets the nostrils flaring. The tasting is nothing less then sensational. A unique combination that …
Kerry Hotel – “The Brew” and Leon Michelson
BoTF is back in Shanghai and once again sampling the wonderful offing at “The Brew”. First cab off the rank is Pils and it doesn’t disappoint. Described as being brewed with precision with a golden straw colour and grassy noble …
Sydney’s sea fog and Sam Adams Noble Pils
This weekend in Sydney has seen a relatively rare meteorological phenomenon – thick sea fog. The Northern Beaches have been blanketed each morning with what looked like dense steam. There had been some backburning up at West Head, which had …
Hef – Movember’s beer
Has Movember jumped the shark? It’s a 15 minute walk from my office to the ferry, and that means I walk past plenty of people and see plenty of dials. For the last 5(?) years, November’s ambles have the added …
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