This BotF correspondent had the good fortune to participate in a second ferry farewell in as many years. Whilst it seems like an eon ago, I’ve only just been able to sort out the photos taken by BotF’s own Lord …
The Bloodnut
Montieths, from NZs west coast, seem to be rolling out the new brews into Oz with alacrity. Your correspondent tried the Celtic Red and was mightily impressed. You may remember my fondness for Monteiths Golden Ale. Well I like it’s …
The last word in beer
You know how companies would call themselves Aaaaaardvark removalists, just to be at the front of the listings in the Yellow Pages (now it’s who pays the most to be at the top of a search engine). The Poles have …
Heavy duty Polish porter
There is a bottlo on the Eastern side of the main drag at Newport, which never fails to deliver some obscure beer buried in its cold depths. BotF ventured to North Palm Beach recently for a picnic organised by the …
The Lucky Shamrock – Farewell to Beijing
After a frantic final day of shopping, BotF scrambled to get to the airport on time – leaving no time for lunch. Fortunately, there was a choice of two bars both promising beer, steaks and snacks. BotF opted for the …
The Den – 24/7 sports heaven
The Den is a Beijing institution. It may not be the oldest expat bar in Beijing, but it is a place pretty much everyone has been to if they visit Beijing – even Mrs BotF. It is conveniently located between …
Harbin Ice, Yanjing and Chips – AUD$2.63 in total.
Today’s beer porn features two staples of the Chinese long neck diet. These were purchased from the clubhouse shop of the compound in which Tony from Toowoomba lives. In the is Tony’s 3 story house (not including the basement). It …
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The Lite Bar – Simatai and Pomegranate Wheat Beer
On Monday, BotF and his daughter drove about 110km north-east of Beijing to the best part of the Great Wall that is readily accessible from Beijing. The stretch of Wall that is open for walking upon is 12 kms between …
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Utica Club and Beck’s Green Lemon – poles apart
Fearing the worst in the Qinhuangdao Holiday Inn’s minibar, BotF smuggled a couple of oddments from the expat supermarket in his luggage to enjoy on the balcony of his deluxe Sea View apartment. Utica Club is a throwback pilsener brewed …
Aus Wheat Beer and Beer Chinglish
Outside of the main centres, little general stores abound. You can buy everything from soft drink, beer, noodles, clothes pegs, cleaning equipment, meat, swimmers etc. They are generic in appearance, but have a different eclectic range. BotF pulled in to …
back of the ferry 