In the site of the infamous late night dive bar, the Manly Boatshed, an Irish themed bar has opened. The Gopher, named after an Irish gang that allegedly roamed the streets of New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen, opened in May …
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Induction – David #177
David is another workmate that got sick of hearing about the Back of the Ferry and decided to join it. It was a hastily arranged affair, but when you get three out four founders, it is a big deal. Fortuitously …
4 Pines at Landers Pocket – Golf, beer and food
A review of the new 4 Pines venue at Landers Pocket in Brisbane.
Bower Lager – my first retirement unique
Yep – you’ve read it right. Your correspondent has retired. From a career in financial services anyway. I hope to sling a few beers at beer festivals and things like that, but as for the corporate life – done and …
Induction – Florian #176
It was a pleasure to conduct two inductions on the Back of the Ferry recently. In addition to Christian, we were able to welcome Florian to the delights of the #worldsbestcommute. Florian enjoyed it so much that he joined #1 …
Induction – Christian #175
In September 2024, your correspondent had one of the greatest days of his life. I was fortunate enough to be hosted at Oktoberfest by a large reinsurer. My reputation had preceded me and I was paired up with our latest …
Venom Brewing taproom
Golden Ale is a beer style not often seen. The sadly departed Two Birds Brewing did an absolute belter and Venom Brewing’s flagship drip is their Golden Ale. A malty, slightly bittered quaffable drop that I’ll always have if I …
Docklands and Doglands.
Drinking at Docklands Stadium and Moon Dog Doglands.
Hawker Massive Data Pool – a Mr Liquor unique
Kudos to the Hawkers Beer sales representative. Somehow the Victorian brewer has been able to get a limited release of an aggressive Hazy IPA onto the shelves of Mr Liquor. This is as far removed from Belgian or Dutch Euroswill …
Induction – Alice #174
I’ve enjoyed the odd beer adventure with Alice. Most memorable was a lovely afternoon on the Bermondsey Beer Mile in London a couple of years ago with #103. Wonderful to be able to induct Alice on the #worldsbestcommute on a …
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