The remaining Davids from the mass induction. Originally from the old dart, it isn’t surprising to see British and Scottish ales feature. That said, these two are not shy to have a lash at the best Australia has to offer …
Induction – David C #52
David C When there’s 10 inductions on the go at once, there’s bound to be some double ups on names. This is the first of three Davids that were welcomed. Favourite beverage: Guinness Favourite sport to spectate: Rugby Union Area …
Induction – Michael W #51
This was Michael’s second attempt at induction. He did nothing wrong the first time, it was just that your correspondent lost the photo. No problems – I’m sure this photo was a substantial improvement. Favourite beverage: Lagavulin Favourite sport to …
Summer Dayze Ale, Narragansett Summer Ale and Lou Reed
On the weekend, I sampled two “Summer Ales” that couldn’t have more different backgrounds. My brother had muled a couple of cans of Narragansett Summer Ale (and a great pint glass) from the US for me. I then spotted a …
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A mass induction
There’ll be a veritable slew of induction posts over the next few days as this correspondent and illiards felt like a priest at a mass Korean wedding inducting 10 new members. A team bonding session needed to held offsite and …
Fremantle’s Little Creatures, Cappuccino Strip and the Monk
On a recent work trip to Perth managed to visit the port of Fremantle. Fremantle is roughly 45 minutes by cab from the Perth CBD. The first port of call was the Little Creatures brewery which is situated on Fremantle …
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Induction – Paul #50
Inductions will be flying thick and fast this week. It was hard to believe that there’d be any inductions today when Manly got absolutely nailed by a very localised thunderstorm. 62mm or almost 2 and half inches in the old …
Drinking with the Doc and big boats return
Sydney Craft Beer Week is over for another year, and BotF’s attendance was quite frankly pathetic as cricket matches and work et al conspired against any real boots’n’all attendance. This correspondent’s only real experience of what looked like a wonderful …
Champion Beer something to shout about during Sydney Craft Beer Week 2013
Imagine my delight on entering the Red Oak this afternoon to find that I’ll just still be in Sydney for the Sydney Craft Beer Week 2013, starting this week 19 October (going on till 26 Oct… err, that’s actually 8 …
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Purple dusk and a little vexillogy
New South Wales’ unbelievably warm late winter and early spring weather has had some very destructive consequences. On Wednesday, fires rages to the North, West and South of Sydney and at around 4pm an apocalyptic cloud cover darkened the city. …
back of the ferry 