Young Alfred is a tourist trap outdoor bar in front of Customs House that has surprised with the odd unique over the years. They line-up their beer offering and my eye was caught by a blue and white label with …
Beers we’ve drunk so that you don’t have to
This BotF correspondent finds it difficult to resist any new beer. This is partly because of an unhealthy addiction to @Untappd and the pursuit of uniques, but it is also straightforward curiosity. That means pretty much the full spectrum of …
Chuckle Park and Dr. Tim’s Traditional Ale
A couple of weeks ago now this correspondent was on a flying visit to Melbourne and had intended to re-acquaint myself with Penny Blue – one of my favourite bars in the Melbourne CBD. After a long day, I was …
Granite Falls and Heparyezen
George Boyd Lookout is not the only hidden gem on 12 Mile Creek Road. About 1km before the George Boyd Lookout is a right hand turn to the remarkable Granite Falls. Go to the car park and then walk 600m …
7 New Beers You Should Know
via old mate Mike Newman at Cool Material As 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 them are brand …
George Boyd Lookout and Sticky Figgy Brown Ale
24 kilometres north of the Milton Post Office on the Princes Highway is a dirt road called 12 Mile Creek Road. 7 or so clicks along this well maintained dirt track is a terrific bush walk. It is terrific because …
Hop Dog Brew Works – at the source
This correspondent is lucky to be spending some time on a farm near the historic southern coastal village of Milton. Lucky because the weather is clear, the views are panoramic from mountain to sea and I’m only about 50 clicks …
Winter solstice and Not So Ugly Now
Sydney’s experienced two weeks of almost unrelenting rain. Coupled with some big swells, that’s made being on the Back of the Ferry a no-go zone for the fortnight. A Back of the Ferry tradition is a journey on the evening …
Elbeau Room, Manly
Beer lovers following the craft ale artisan journey won’t necessarily find new flavours of beer in this posting, but I’m sure there will be an appreciation for the spirit of growth for the market! My journey home tonight took me …
Maldives Missives: Fishing League
While surfing is priority 1, 2 and 3 it would be ludicrous not to fish. All the Maldivian crew fish constantly mainly to supply lunch and dinner for the guests. With the addition on this surf trip of several keen …
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