The old German Beer Purity Law of 1516 tends to ensure that any orange whip imported from the fatherland is worth a try. However, your correspondent was spoilt as a child and used to ‘tax’ his father’s monthly delivery of …
A Searing Saharan Morning
Session Sunday 10 January 2010 Location Curlies Cafe INS Abbidge, Unwin Wave height 0.3 ft Wind direction None Crowd Nil Rabbometre 0 stars Water temp Unknown Incidents Toohers conversion to cycling Other Abbidge ‘forgotten wallet’ A searing Saharan morning. Zephers …
Oranjeboom – yet another cheap Dutch import
There seems no end to the flood of imported beer into Oz. An impression of long brewing history is conveyed by a label proudly stating a 1671 inception. A little research indicates that the beer is nothing more than a …
The stout Portuguese – Coral Tonica
A Portuguese Stout. Yep, I was suprised also but apparently it is a style of beer that they are famous for. This one is a cracker. Black and roasty with that thick, vegemite taste that drinkers of Tooths Sheaf Stout …
The cantina reopens – Sundown Lager
Sundown is another lager in the ever burgeoning stable of James Squire beers. Your correspondent is a fan of Jim’s output and this does not change with Sundown. If you can over the guff written on the label (this practice …
Yankee name, Aussie flavour – John Boston Lager
Your correspondent enjoyed this tasty lager at Garfish at Manly. This is the only place (so far) that it has been spied. Very smooth, easy drinking. Yet a very rich flavour. It was a perfect partner for the seafood. Definitely …
Normal service resumed on BotF
First official journey home for 2010. The founding members minus Mick enjoyed some post cricket libations and discussed the amazing last session. Betting controversies are anticipated.
Fast Ferry Update – no experience necessary it would seem
If the quote in the Manly Daily is accurate, then the successful tenderer for the Fast Ferry route doesn’t actually have any ferries yet. “Seaflight Ferry Services managing director John McPherson said he will lease two, 30m high-speed vessels and …
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Whale Ale – pride of Port Stephens
This BotF correspondent’s christmas present was The Australian Beer Companion – a guide to Australia’s top microbreweries. One brewery featured is Murray’s Craft Brewing, which is near nowhere, but sort of close to Bowraville. The book mentions that the owner …
Outlandish label promise not delivered upon – Patagonia Beer
The thing that Hummingbird and Patagonia beer has in common is the hyperbole contained on their respective labels. Both beers failed to live up to their self generated hype. Patagonia promises to deliver the power of the earth with the …
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