An in situ post inspired by a very fine bar. Leonard’s House of Love is a retro American Bar housed in house in South Yarra – and I love it. Eventually I’ll build a bar up at my country retreat …
Happy 10th birthday Akasha Brewing
Congratulations to Akasha Brewing Company and all that sail in it, but especially head brewer, Dave Padden. Dave and I worked together in financial services in the mid 90s. I’m still in financial services. Dave escaped years ago. Dave is …
Mountain Culture Redfern and @Adrian_eats2much
Back of the Ferry is a little bit proud of the little niche we’ve cut ourselves in the internet of things and on socials as Australia’s longest running beer blog. On the weekend I caught up with an old workmate …
Drinking in Suzhou – what a city!
After two exhilarating nights in Hangzhou, #123 and I journeyed by train to the city of Suzhou. There was a moment for excitement for an Untappd nerd like me. I love a dining car beer at 300km and my Lowen …
Binge Craft Beer – an unexpected Shanghai find
Your correspondent is in Shanghai for the first time since 2015. With #123 in tow the first night was spent on the Bund watching one of the world’s great skylines put on a mesmerising light show. An awesome place to …
Drinking in Hangzhou – one gem
#123 and I are in China. Last night we witnessed the mighty Socceroos dispatch the pride of the People’s Republic of China. The game was played in the magnificent city of Hangzhou. We are off to Suzhou next in a …
Nomad is back
For over 10 years, Nomad Brewing Co has been a part of the Brookvale brewing scene. They had some halcyon days and it was the go-to place for the Curly Crèche on a Sunday arvo. Unfortunately the last few years …
In praise of Red Bottle – Hunter Street
Mr Liquor’s Circular Quay outlet is obviously the go-to bottlo for back of the ferry drinkers, given its marvellous proximity and generally good attention to regularly restocking and ensuring that the beer is cold. But if you have to walk …
Vale Newstead Brewing – where will I drink at Brisbane Airport
Sad news yesterday from Crafty Pint with the sudden announcement of the permanent closure of Newstead Brewing. The end has been swift. No dancing with administrators, restructuring debt etc etc. They’re done. Even in Google, Newstead Brewing is permanently closed. …
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A Uniques beer crawl in Artarmon – who knew?
Back in the day, a beer drinker would visit Artarmon to buy weird and wonderfuls from Beer Cartel. The Freeway Hotel was also an option. Well, Beer Cartel closed its physical store in 2022, the Freeway Hotel is still going …
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