Across my various social media channels, I cop tips from time to time. “If you are in so-and-so, try so-and-so”. My good friend David (an extremely well travelled gent), suggested Raffles in Siem Reap. Now, I don’t mind 5 star, …
Back in Siem Reap and the FCC is still a delight
It is wonderful to be back in Siem Reap after almost 10 years. I am visiting an old friend from university days, who has moved to Siem Reap with his wife to run a volunteering business. They’ve leased a guest …
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Remedy’s Brewing, Bangkok – All a little whacky
I am in Bangkok for a short break. I love walking when I am in a city. Bangkok has just about got me beat, though, and thank heavens for the ferries along the Chao Phraya river. After a walk through …
Vale Temple Brewing
I hate writing these posts, but it is important to acknowledge those that have had a crack in a tough industry and that have given pleasure to many. I visited Temple Brewing in 2012 all too briefly, as this blog …
Pint of Origin 2024 – get out and support it
In a tumultuous week for the craft beer community it is great to see events like Pint of Origin continuing to turn up year after year. As a Sydneysider, my participation depends on fortuitous visits to Melbourne. Pint of Origin …
Vale Deeds Brewing
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Deeds Brewing will not be exiting Voluntary Administration. Today Deeds Brewing shared the news via a Facebook update shared here. We visited Deeds taproom on a couple …
Wombat Brewery – community drinking in Ulladulla
After the gleaming mega breweries of Perth & Freo it was a nice change of pace to experience the more local, community vibe of a regional brewery. Don’t get me wrong, drinking on the mouth of the Swan River, watching …
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Redback – in my Beer Hall of Fame on the first ballot
I reckon in 1997 I made my first visit to Fremantle as an adult, and I reckon that I drank a Redback at the Sail & Anchor as part of that visit. Little did I know that Carlton & United …
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Running with Thieves – South Fremantle is a long way from Wollombi
The first time I had a Running with Thieves beer was in 2019 at the Wollombi Tavern. I don’t recall seeing it anywhere else. Not sure how a couple of kegs up there – because Wollombi is a long way …
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Maybe the last photo of Sound Brewing Co…
Spending some free time in Perth after a couple of days working for the man. Doing some beach and brewery hopping before seeing the great Dave Warner and the Suburbs perform in Freo tonight. No plan – just find a …
back of the ferry 