Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria is famous for many things. The Sound of Music was filmed here, and beer flows as fast and deep as the river the bisects the city.

The beer halls are packed with families, friends, and visitors. So crowded, that guys like this spend all night just filling stein after stein after stein, never turning off the tap.

And of course, to help give him job security, I had my fair share of beer.

What better way to work off a hangover than to hike above the city, with Base Camp at my side.

This beer was a great travel partner, and made my friends in Europe very happy. It's been a great trip, and once again big thanks to all at Base Camp for making it that much more delicious. 

So Very Nice in Nice

Nice, France is just a pint's throw away from Monte Carlo, but it's a little more down-to-earth. Beautiful views abound, and Base Camp soaked in one of the best. 

Fast Times on the French Riveria

Monte Carlo is known for its casinos, fast cars, beautiful beaches, and insanely rich people. Base Camp hung with the best of 'em.

From the Hills to the Beach

Cinque Terre means "Five Lands," so there is much to see (and eat, and drink) in this region. Today, Base Camp made it to the village of Corniglia...

and the beach in Vernazza.

The Hills of Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre is the little-known Italian Riveria, the birthplace of pesto, and famous for its wine and fresh seafood.

Now it's had a little taste of Base Camp brew, and is all the better for it.

My Base Camp Story

I discovered Base Camp beer in early May, 2013, after riding past their brewery on my bike countless times before they officially opened.  I like it a lot, and thought my friend Brian, who's living in Vienna for his job, would enjoy it, too. Brian longs for IPAs, and I thought with their metal bottles, Base Camp would be perfect to throw into our checked luggage when my wife and I visited Brian in the spring. 

I emailed Base Camp via their website, and asked what varieties they bottle, explaining that my Pacific Northwest friend was longing for a taste of home. A Pils and an IPL was the answer, but Joey at Base Camp said since he was bottling up some other varieties for a beer competition he'd bottle up some IPAs for Brian. 

I picked up the bottles at the brewery, and all they asked in exchange was a high five. 

Their kindness and great service inspired me to show the journey that their delicious beer took.

Here is a Base Camp IPA ( bottle says IPL, but we know what's really in there) in Prague.

Thank you, Joey, and everyone at Base Camp. Stay tuned as the adventure continues.