The Li River is the premier attraction of Yangshuo. It is famous throughout China because its scenery appears on the 20RMB note. The cliche tourist shot is to hold a 20RMB note as you pass the backdrop on a raft. …
Liquan Ice and Dog
Did many things today in the Yangshuo County, but to keep this brief, I’ll concentrate on the title. I am definitely @untappd’s Liquan expert. I’ve now had 5 different varieties, but it must be said that 4 could be 2 …
Liquan Fresh Beer, The Giggling Tree and the Yulong River
I am travelling with a daughter in what is simply the most stunning place I’ve ever been to. There you go, said it. The most stunning place. I might top that tomorrow, but the scenery of Yangshuo and the Yulong …
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Mrs Parmas and Sideshow Brewing’s Ticket Booth
This correspondent hasn’t been to Mrs Parmas for some time. I’d forgotten how good this place is. The food is fantastic and their beer list is quite remarkable, given their self imposed restrictions. Mrs Parmas only serves Victorian Beer, but …
The Gertrude Hotel and #hipstergeddon
Whenever your correspondent visits Melbourne the first thing I do is check Crafty Pint. As always the recommended pubs are spot on so, after a hard day adding shareholder value at my day job, your correspondent found himself at The …
Lav – that’s Lion in Serbian
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 …
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