A big night for inductions on the Back of the Ferry, with no less than 3 inductees on the night. For a while it looked the Side of the Ferry might have been the go, but the rain held off …
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Arvo 51 – the outcome of Hobson’s Choice or Morton’s Fork
Recently bus shelters around Sydney have been adorned with pictures of two stubbies of beer – Arvo 51 and Arvo 34. The brewer has been exhorting the public to buy and try both and vote for their favourite. I can’t …
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The Britomart Brewery
When I travel, I always try to cop a tip from a local as to what’s worthwhile – and whilst my fellow correspondent, Kiwisinoz, is not an Aucklander – he’s still better qualified than I to know where to go …
The Fox, Fox’s Ale and the amazing Manu Samoa
Auckland’s viaduct area is a very easy place to go. There is no shortage of bars and restaurants lining the boardwalks that wrap around the harbour. Moored to just about every piece of board walk is an expensive boat. Even …
Out the Back of the Devonport Ferry
Since Monday, this correspondent has been in Auckland. There is plenty to like about this water bound city and upon my return to Sydney I’ll share some of the highlights where I can access a real computer and properly post. …
The Bali Hai Challenge or “I’ve Been to Bali Too”
In the words of the iconic Redgum song, we’ve all been to Bali at some time or another. And look, I am actually quite a fan as long as I can avoid downtown Kuta. But having been there again recently, …
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The Melbourne Cup, the US Election and Swell Golden Ale
It was Melbourne Cup yesterday. There was speculation in the office, whether we in NSW should have an official public holiday on Melbourne Cup Day like they do in Melbourne or continue to enjoy the unofficial half day off where …
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Daylight saving has commenced and Swell Pale Ale
The first Saturday of October has been and gone, which means that daylight savings has been established, which is very welcome despite the risk of faded curtains. This means better beertography and (generally) warmer trips home. Illiards and I snuck …
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Swannies, Crookwell Hotel, Bomber KPA and Cockburn British Bitter
For this correspondent, New South Wales’ long weekend means two things – football grand finals and a trip to the country for the Osborne Open. The Osborne Open started 10 or so years ago at a friend’s family’s property and …
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Daylight savings eve and Cittavecchia Chiara
I write this post literally from the Back of the Ferry on the last weekday afternoon before daylight savings kicks in. Daylight savings is a wonderful institution and adds a cherry on the top of the cream that is the …
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