It was with some sadness that I read a message in my Facebook Feed that announced the closure of Merchant Brewing Co. Whilst the craft brewing scene is one of bonhomie and positivity, it must be bloody hard. The trajectory …
Drinking in The Hunter – in praise of the Hunter Beer Co’s ploughmans
This correspondent’s favourite Hunter beer venue is the Hunter Beer Co in Nukulba. You almost always get at least one @Untappd unique (This visit yielded four!), and there always a longneck on special for takeaway. They’ll fill up growlers as …
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Furphy v Frothy – it’s on
The rise of Furphy has been a rapidly moving phenomenen. Its saturation of Melbourne’s taps is quite remarkable. Originally brewed in Geelong, Furphy is now being brewed in Sydney as well, but apparently continuing to use all Victorian ingredients. A …
Another perfect ferry commute, more Nomad goodness
We were lucky enough to receive a few more samplers from the team at Nomad Brewing including a few belters from the team at Deep Creek Brewery in NZ. So on a cracking commute home we toasted another hard day adding …
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Drinking in New York City – The Staten Island Ferry
Well, there is a new contender for #theworldsbestcommute. I’ve to say that the Staten Island Ferry is simply phenomenal. A photographer’s delight and beer drinker’s paradise. Standing out the Back of the Staten Island Ferry on a mild October afternoon …
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Induction – Peter #99
Our second inductee of the day had been on many a Manly voyage, but for some reason had never been inducted. Well, consider that fixed. Peter is a long time resident of Melbourne, but will always be a Sydney boy. …
Induction – Linda #98
A well witnessed induction session on a very crisp clear Sydney day. One of our finest was rounding out a 30 year career at one of Australasia’s oldest financial services institutions and naturally he included a trip on the ferry …
Drinking in Cairns – Green Ant Cantina
In January*, I travelled to Far North Queensland with my three daughters. In amongst a ton of sightseeing, we also managed to find a couple of terrific places for a feed. They are all over 18 now and don’t mind …
Drinking in Chongqing – because you need to
So 4 days in Chongqing. What a place. Big, boisterous, bloody hot and brilliant. This epic city, which 30 years ago, according to my erstwhile colleague @illiards, had a four story department store as its apex, is now the Shanghai …
Drinking in Chengdu – The Long March
I’ve seen plenty of Pandas over my visits, so I shunned the number one reason people come to Chengdu. Instead I chose to walk the streets in the pouring rain and explore some of Chengdu’s drinking holes. After a morning …
back of the ferry 