via Cool Material We can’t help the fact that we’re sometimes attracted to bright, shiny objects. It’s why we do occasionally judge a book by its cover, and it’s also why we may order a beer we don’t know based …
Induction – Rhett #45
It’s been a long time between inductions. The stars aligned on this one and our latest inductee was welcomed by no less than 5 salty seadogs, including Lamb0 who’s been absent from the BotF for some time. Our latest member, …
Groovin’ the Moo, Canberra and Carlton Dry 3.5
First held in 2005, the Groovin’ the Moo has been growing size and popularity as a musical festival for alternative acts that is held in oddish locations. First held in Gloucester, the 2013 version has been through or will be …
The Beer Deck
via old mate Mike Newman @ Cool Material Playing cards and having drinks go hand in hand. We can’t recall the last poker night that didn’t involve a more than healthy helping of cold ones. If you want to get …
ANZAC Day 2013 and Monteith’s Autumn Amber Ale
A very early start this morning. I went to an ANZAC dawn service on Manly’s Corso. I wasn’t alone. I reckon another 700 people ranging from young kids to 80 year olds braved the early hour to pay their respects …
The Smugglers Inn, Stanley and Edelweiss Snowfresh
It’s only a 45 minute bus ride from the skyscrapers and constant noise and motion of Hong Kong’s Central District to a place that feels a world away. Stanley is on the south side of Hong Kong Island and is …
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The Globe Pub, Soho, Proper Job IPA and Fyne Ales Avalance
It’d be fair to say that most of the bars in Lan Kwai Fong and Soho tend to focus on pints and pints of macro beers and shots, shots and more shots of spirits. Asahi, Carlsberg, Kronenberg 1664, Heineken, etc …
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Trafalgar – Wanchai, Sneck Lifter, @daniel_thwaites Wainwright
Wanchai has a deservedly dubious reputation, but it also has some gems. I visited during the day and stumbled across Trafalgar – a pub on the 5th floor of a building – that specialises in British Beer. The lifts are …
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Hong Kong Beer 102 floors up
A quick post from almost the highest bar in the world. The Ritz-Carlton advertises that it’s Ozone Bar on the 118th level of the ICC building in Kowloon is the highest bar in the world. (Also has the highest indoor …
A Thai San Miguel on the Back of the Star Ferry
Went to Kowloon for a browse of Ladies Market. A trip on the MTR is quickest, but I couldn’t pass up a trip on the Star Ferry to see the lights of Victoria Harbour. There’s no bottlo near the Star …
