BotF had its first opportunity to try a relatively new addition to Manly’s drinking scene – the Space. This is a most unusual location for a bar. The Space sits in a mezzanine style loft above a beautician/spa. Access is …
Coopers Clear – two unwanted trends
Coopers is one of the doyens of brewers in the world. Their resistance of Lion Nathan’s bid in 2005 and subsequent removal of the ability for external takeover is legendary and admirable. Their range of beers, their lack of fear …
The Fish on a Roll
For the fourth game in a row The Fish celebrated an 8-5 victory, this time against the Manly Leagues 2 team. Leagues had gone all out, flying in Masaki, one of the hottest young Japanese players attempting to break into the Warringah …
February Bar of the Month award
Pretty light on month for pub vists. BotF regular Charlie has been actually working for a change and has been hard pressed to do the occasional early scarper. Pubs visited this month were The Hunter, the Brooklyn Hotel, Manly Wharf …
Bourgogne de Flandres – a meaty Belgian
Wow. THe Belgians certainly know how to produce a complex drop. Yet another unusual stubbie from the Porters’ bottlo on Sydney Road, Balgowlah – the Bourgogne de Flandres was one of the most enjoyable drops I’ve had for some time. …
Fishos triumph again
Fishos darts continue their undefeated run for the season beating the highly favoured Manly Leagues 1 by 8-5. The new format for this season is 4 games of triples (801, sudden death), 3 games of doubles (601, best of 3 …
Induction – Gerald #10
Gerald Favourite beverage: 2006 Mount Lange Shiraz Favourite Sport to Spectate: AFL Area of Trivial Expertise: Weagles 88-93, West Perth WAFL 78-82
Harbin Beer – China’s oldest beer
On Saturday night, a visitor to the Cantina surprised with a six pack of Harbin Beer. Now this BotF correspondent spent 7 months in China and was pretty partial to the odd stubbie of Harbin – in particular Harbin Black. …
Dogbolter – Retro Beer
Back in the late ’80’s before the great crash of 1987, there was an explosion in the variety of beers available in Australia. Australia was flooded with imported beers from far flung places. I’m sure I saw a Norwegian Stout …
VB Gold – a medal for last place
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that any company that wins the contract to supply food and beverages at Australian stadiums, is out to gouge customers mercilessly. I saw David Warner smack the Windies back to the Caribbean on Tuesday …
back of the ferry 