As the “new-be” Back-of-the-Ferry intrepid beer enthusiast, I have just returned to Sydney after a jaunt to Melbourne, which included a couple or three Back-of-the-Plane beers (obviously not otherwise worth mentioning except for the potential for a spin-off blog). No …
Wayward Brewing and Vivid Sydney
OK, I’ll admit that this post is a combination of a couple of ferry trips. Let’s get the second trip out of the way first. At the moment in Sydney, the Vivid Sydney Festival is in full swing. Between 24 …
Perla Chmielowa and Shanghai Nights
Years and years ago, this correspondent lived in Sydney’s glorious inner-west – a world away from the maritime delights of the Back of the Ferry. As much as Manly and its surrounds holds immeasurable appeal, it will never come close …
A flying visit to Good Beer Week
As I write this post, the 3rd Good Beer Week will be kicking off its final day of supremely varied and wonderful events and festivities. Whilst I get to Melbourne regularly, it is never (generally) at a time of my …
El Loco at the Slip Inn and Aguila Beer
One of Back of the Ferry’s most loyal correspondents, members and readers is returning to New Zealand, and so began the first leg of his work farewell. Another loyal BotF member was up from Melbourne, and we couldn’t mark the …
3 new beers at 4 Pines
I don’t need a reason to get to the stationary spiritual home of Back of the Ferry, but extra incentive has been provided by the arrival of 3 new beers to the Keller Door family. Photo says it all really. …
The Chillsner
via Cool Material You’re probably familiar with the Corkcicle. It’s a super-handy way to keep your white wine chilled and covered without watering it down. Only issue is, white wine isn’t really our go-to drink. That honor belongs to our good …
Stylish Suds: Check Out This Font-Tastic Beer Concept
via Food Republic Chances are, you’ve never heard of Akzidenz-Grotesk, the century-old typeface font that resembles Helvetica in its simplicity and clean lines. Neither had we — until we saw it emblazoned all over these cool longnecks. In a conceptual …
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The Buddy Cup
Budweiser Brazil has been at it again… The Buddy Cup (not a sexual position) comes with a QR code and built-in chip that connects it to your Facebook profile, so every time you toast some rando [sic] at a Bud-sponsored …
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