International air travel in Asia is always pretty straight forward – touch wood. Passport booths are staffed and most countries are keen to get travellers in so that they can start spending their hard earneds in the local economy. The …
24/7 drinking in Siem Reap
After a solid session with my good friend Patrick in town we were riding home in a tuk-tuk. Pat pointed out “Duckmart”, which looked like a convenience store but is actually a 24/7 bar, pool hall and convenience store. I …
Siem Reap Craft Brewery – but not for long
I enjoyed one of my more intimate craft beer experiences at the tiny Siem Reap Craft Brewery. I was able to sample almost all their beers whilst chatting away to the very friendly brewer. Siem Reap Craft Brewery opened in …
My poshest beer in Cambodia
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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back of the ferry 