As summer rapidly approaches, Manly has been hit by a Tsunami of new bars and restaurants. It is just about impossible to keep up. Above the relatively old Queen Chow, Sake and El Camino Cantina opened on the weekend. The …
Drinking in Manly – Hawkesbury Brewing Co
I’m of the view that you can never have enough choice when it comes to beer, bars or breweries. So the arrival of a new beer in Manly can only be a good thing. I’d never seen or heard of …
Happy 9th anniversary to us – an enduring blog and more
The 9th of November was when Back of the Ferry graced its first social media channel. 9 years later, Back of the Ferry continues to blather about beer and wonderful places to drink beer. Whilst our digital appearances have become …
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Brookvale Brewvana
Who would have thunk it? Your correspondent purchased his castle in lower Brookvale many years ago due to the end of an affordable existence in Sydney’s glorious inner west. At that time Brookvale was cheapish due to, firstly, an abundance …
It’s not all beer and skittles…
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. …
