There’s a unusual connection between Australia and Philadelphia and it involves a bloke that never set foot in Australia. Thaddeus Kosciuszko, for whom Australia’s highest mountain (hill) is named was a Polish soldier that played a part in America’s fight …
Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant (in situ)
Philadelphia’s full of little gems. Like Nodding Head Brewery. These guys have been in their Sansom Street location for 15 years – and this is the only place you can get their beers. 7 Tanks on the first floor of …
South Philly, Cheese Steak and neighbourhood drinking
Your correspondent is spending the city of brotherly love – Philadelphia. What a city. It really has it all. History in spades, iconic buildings and the chunkiest slices of Americana imaginable. Despite the 23 hour door to door commute, I …
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The Coopers Ale House at Sydney Airport
This correspondent has been fortunate enough to have access to Airport Lounges when travelling most of the time. Airports aren’t the place for a novel beer experience and for me it is just about getting on the flight and destination …
An Oak Barrel triple reward for civic duty
In the last month, two of your correspondents have had to perform their civic duty by performing Jury Service. Personally, I’m a big supporter of the system, but every time I’ve been summoned it has been damned inconvenient. On previous …
Induction – Oli #68 coldest ever
Absolutely freezing for this induction. Meet Oli Favourite beverage: Rare Eagle Bourbon Favourite sport to spectate: Downhill skiing Area of trivial expertise: sleeping patterns on public transport
9 New Beers You Should Know
via Mike Newman @ Cool Material When you hit your local liquor shop in search of some new beers to try, there are a few that are worth keeping an eye out for. Some of these are brand new and …
Induction – Anton #67
Been awhile since the last induction. Meet Anton. Favourite beverage: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Favourite sport to spectate: AFL Area of trivial expertise: motor vehicle car emblems
Beer Fridge with National Anthem Lock
via Mashable Molson Canadian is encouraging Canadians to embrace their inner “eh?” in honor of the Great White North’s 147th birthday. Just in time for Canada Day, the beer company has set up a fridge which only unlocks when someone sings …
A visit to the Six String Brewery and the Bungalow
I remember reading all about Six String Brewing Co’s difficulties in getting to market. As their website alludes, they were beset with bureaucratic interference for a very long time. Well, after a visit to their brewery and solid sessions of …
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back of the ferry 