A mass induction ceremony was held recently on the back of the ferry for a few workmates that have heard much about the Back of the Ferry, but never experienced it. That all changed on a gorgeous Sydney evening. Second …
Induction – Lisa #154
A mass induction ceremony was held recently on the back of the ferry for a few workmates that have heard much about the Back of the Ferry, but never experienced it. That all changed on a gorgeous Sydney evening. First …
Induction – Rob #153
The back of the ferry is a social place and over the years we learnt that the world is a small place and you’ll meet someone who knows someone who knows you. Social circles often overlap and that’s the case …
Black Dog Brewery – tasting in historical surrounds
So I am travelling in regional Australia. Albury to Shepparton today. More on Albury in another post, but I got an opportunity to enjoy a couple of beers in the side of a hill amongst 100 year wine barrels at …
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Lost Palms, Precinct and Currumbin Valley – three Gold Coast breweries to visit
Three wonderful breweries to visit, and a nice little crawl to do if you are heading to Coolangatta Airport afterwards. I started my mini-brewery crawl at the delightful and small Lost Palms Brewery in Miami. What it lacks in size …
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Madocke Bier – a glass (or three) of Belgium on the Goldie
The Gold Coast craft brewing scene is very solid and threw plenty of surprises on my latest trip. Shocking weather prevented me participating in aquatic activities and I was forced indoors. A quick Google search revealed some names new to …
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Alex Surf Club and Heads of Noosa Japanese Lagers
The photo is schizenhausen, but I’ve found a sensational place to drink on the Sunshine Coast. I’ve previously sung the praises of the Rainbow Beach SLSC and its magnificent views. Queensland Surf Life Saving Club. The Alex Surf Club outlook …
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Having a blast at BrookieFest
Congratulations to all involved in BrookieFest. 3 days of fun and frivolity at seven wonderful Brookvale venues over Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Next year, I’ll be making a more concerted effort to clear the diary and get to more of …
One of Tassie’s finest in Richmond – Fox Friday
In 2022, I spent a couple of days in Hobart and really enjoyed the craft beer scene. Didn’t encounter a bad venue, but the clear standout for their skull-cracking IPAs and a memorable bowl of Chilli was Fox Friday. Was …
Say it ain’t so – Brews News has written its last word
And just like that, one of the behemoths of the Craft Beer journalism world has hung up the keyboard. When I drive to my weekender in the Hunter there’s three podcasts that I rotate through. Locked on Cavs, Super70sSports and …
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