Your correspondent has been lucky enough to spend a day in (Port) Vila. Vila is the capital city of the Republic of Vanuatu, a nation of over 68 islands in the South Pacific. Once you’ve snorkelled and shopped, there’s …
Induction – Kieran #78
This correspondent’s last ferry journey for 2015 was a fine way to put the line under the year. All bases covered – sun, no swell, a big cruiser at CQ, an induction and a solid quorum of existing members to …
DTs – just a hue & cry!
According to Wikipedia (so it must be true), delirium tremens – aka “DTs” – is a state of confusion of rapid onset that is usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol. I can’t imagine that any serious beer drinker would ever suffer …
Induction – Adrian #77
A solid quorum of Foundation members performed the latest induction ceremony last night. Adrian is an exceptionally well connected member of the financial services community and soon found common ground with the BotF crew. Both the silly season and boat …
Induction – Guy #76
I haven’t witnessed an induction for awhile so it’s with pleasure I induct Guy on another stunning Sydney afternoon. Guy hails from Edinburgh, Scotland and has declined the roasted chestnuts on the fast ferry just this once. Favourite drink: Coopers …
4 Pines Brookvale HQ Bar and The SG Bar’s raffle. @4PinesBeer @SpooningGoats
Back of the Ferry’s land based spiritual home has a new outlet, and it is a ripper. It’s been a long time coming, but 4 Pines have finally opened their Brookvale HQ bar. It’s very much industrial estate drinking. …
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Copping a Brisbane tip from @250beers. Saccharomyces and Hoo Ha
After my post about Tomahawk, I received a comment from Brisbane beer blogger 250 Beers. He alerted me to a couple more beer venues that are close to the Brisbane Convention Centre. Both were outstanding and like me you should …
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@TomahawkBar – craft beer oasis in South Bank, Brissie
In situ post (so it’ll be brief) Tomahawk is now permanently closed unfortunately In Brisbane for a conference at the Exhibition Centre with an hour to kill before the big dinner. The conference and exhibition centre is just behind South …
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@GreatLeapBeer – Beijing’s behemoth boutique brewer
In 2010, Great Leap Brewing kicked off in Beijing as Beijing’s first craft brewer. Today, their beers are available in three wonderful bars/tap houses in Beijing and I’ve seen their beers in Hong Kong and Shanghai as well. …
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Vale Bill Cooper @coopersbrewery
Condolences to the Cooper family from all at Back of the Ferry
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