It’s been fun reading illiards’ missives from Europe and followers of Back of the Ferry’s untappd account will be envious of his exposure to a bevy of European uniques. But life goes on on the Northern Beaches and one of …
Le Supercoin & Paris remains brilliant
Ahhhh, Paris. How I love you. Especially in winter. There may be frozen dogshit everywhere, rude locals, lots of attractions shut and every cabbie, street sweeper and toilet cleaner on strike but it still enchants me. Every arrondissement is different …
Paname Brewing & travel is wasted on the young
When your correspondent first went to Europe it was part of the Aussie rite of passage. We had no money, there was no internet and if you didn’t have an erasable pen your Eurail ticket expired when it meant to …
Two new arrivals in the Rocks @ENDEAVOURBeer and the Ovation of the Seas
Two new arrivals in the Rocks today. The big news for beer drinkers is the opening of the Endeavour Tap Rooms (and I think ultimately brewery) in the Rocks. Gees, they’ve done a good job. Beautiful fit-out of a great …
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Smallest commercially available stubbie?
In situ post – MV Collaroy. I loved a throwdown in my youth, especially when a case of them was $10. At 250ml a throwdown dwarves this Mr Liquor oddity – the “Coronita Extra”, which weighs in at a svelte …
Kauai Island Brewery & the Na Pali Coast
This the last of the “up my sleeve” posts from the #botf trip to Hawaii last April. Now and then your #botf correspondents complete epic feats before rewarding themselves with some quality crafties. This missive is one of those. Joining …
Pearl Harbour & Honolulu Beerworks
Another one in the series of better late than never posts. Have had this post up the my sleeve for an age. It is become the modus operandi of your #botf correspondents to combine a cultural/sporting activity with an offspring …
Induction – John #89
John accompanied his Uncle Geoff on fine Sydney afternoon for the crossing. Favourite beverage: Cab Sauv Favourite sport to spectate: AFL Area of trivial expertise: Fremantle Dockers 1995 – 2005 Favourite pub of all time: OBH Cottesloe ( apparently if …
@hofbrauhousemelb – a Bavarian bolt hole in Melbourne’s Chinatown
An in situ post. When I visit China I’m amazed at the obscure German beers I can pick up in the convenience stores and supermarkets. I’m experiencing a deja vu moment in Melbourne’s China Town. In between two doyens of …
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@austwinecentre moves and @PikesBeerCo Tonic Ale
So a quick public service announcement for those that catch the ferry. Whilst Mr Liquor is the most proximate bottlo to Wharf 3, the Australian Wine Centre is always worth a visit if you aren’t rushing. As its name suggests, …
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back of the ferry 