The South Australians really know how to do the whole beer, wine, spirit and food thing. In between driving along the beaches of the Fleurieu Peninsula, walking on granite islands and visiting the Mouth of the Murray river – we …
Sweet Amber – Craft beer in an outlet mall
I actually like Outlet Malls. I will go out of my way to visit one, when travelling because I can’t stand paying top dollar for clothes. Others can find it an excruciating experience, but maybe there’s now some relief. When …
Little Bang Brewery – hello Adelaide
I’m on a flying visit to South Australia – specifically Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula. South Australia is no different the other states and territories of Australia when it comes to craft beer. No surprise really, because the state’s travel …
Induction – Jackson #125
Jackson rounded off our trio of inductees. Inductee #37 and I had the good fortune to bump into Jackson in San Diego, where we blew the froth off more than a couple of uniques. I was quite glad to bail …
Induction – Meg #124
Meg has been keen to be inducted for a long time now and it was our pleasure to do so. She is part of a burgeoning second generation of inductees. Meg is a great traveller, but also a Manly local. …
Induction – Kristy #123
Kristy is the first of a trio of inductions that were the first to be performed since the world turned upside down. The Back of the Ferry is a perfect COVID19 safe mode of transport with plenty of outdoor space …
Induction – Lawrence #122
Our last Pre-COVID19 inductee was actually inducted in February 2020, when masks, lockdowns, 4sqm rules and coughing into elbows weren’t a thing. Lawrence’s induction post has been stuck in drafts, but I’m delighted to clear it today. Lawrence is the …
White Bay Beer – Mr Liquor ups his game
A unique* from Mr Liquor’s Circular Quay is like a random number generator – you don’t know what you are going to get. This year we’ve had an 8.5% can of Belgian tramp juice through to an Aussie Craft pilsner. …
The journey to 7000 @Untappd uniques
Barring incident, Back of the Ferry will be checking in its 7000th @Untappd unique in about 15 minutes. We have tried to mark the milestones along the way, but as is often the BotF way – that has also been …
Coopers Hazy IPA – worth the wait
Plenty of anticipation for 17 August 2020 – the day Coopers announced that it would release its Limited Edition Hazy IPA. Picked up a can at an IGA Liquor in Cessnock ahead of time. $22 a four pack. The first …
