New member Bi-eh flew in from La La Land especially to be inducted. Favourite Beverage: Vodka & Tonic Favourite Sport to Spectate: Socceroos Area of trivial expertise: Sloth olympics 91/92
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Zamkowe & Ramesh’s Bucks Day
You’ve got to love the Poles. They are so consistent. 500ml+ stubbies and 5% + alcohol every time. They’ve also got an affinity with the letter Z. This isn’t at the end of the beer alphabet – close, but no …
Induction – Pat #24
Our latest member is a veteran of many a Back of the Ferry journey, but for the last few years (Expat) Pat has been living in England. Pat has been inspired by Charlie’s tales of West Country beverages and public …
Owd Rodger, Marston’s and an alternative Australian middle order
The Ashes are looming and it is with a heavy heart BotF realises that it could quite possibly be the first time in a very long time that the Poms might actually retain them on antipodean soil. In anticipation of …
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The Orient Hotel – escaped unharmed
There was a time during the 80s and 90s where if you mentioned you’d been at the Orient the night before, your mate would respond by asking how long you waited in triage. This place was rough and was always …
Induction – Cyril Dickthorpe #23
BotF made a rare late night crossing and inducted regular commentator Cyril Dickthorpe as a fully paid up BotF member. Congratulations Cyril! Favourite Beverage: Fat Yak Pale Ale Favourite Sport to Spectate: Formula 1 (they just go round and round….) …
Induction – Don #35 and BotF’s one year anniversary
Tonight’s ferry ride home celebrated many things. Don became our 25th member, the 300th blog was posted onto BotF on the weekend and on Thursday BotF will celebrate its first anniversary. Don Don’s been present at some of the bigger …
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Cricketers Arms Lager – taste doesn’t match the looks + Ferry good news
Lured by a rarely seen price for a 6 pack of full strength beer, BotF latched on to this attractively packaged beer. Cricketers Arms Lager is brewed by Sundance Brewing International and is available on tap at a limited range …
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Stadtguet – tried at the source
Winterthur, Switzerland is located about 20 minutes by train from Zurich. It is a sleepy little town that has a population of approx. 100,000 and has quite an interesting banking/insurance history. The Union Bank of Switzerland was originally founded in …
Helmet ferry, BotF GF predictions and Chisel at Shelley’s
In what has become a tradition (ie it has happened more than once), the helmet boys – Chezza and Will joined the BotF topped with bike helmets. We lamented the cool breeze out the back, but were grateful to be …
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