There are brewery visits and then there are Stiegl visits.

Earlier this year we were lucky enough to be hosted by Stiegl Brewery for a trip that perfectly summed up what the brewery is all about: independence, quality, hospitality and a deep connection to place. From Salzburg to Wildshut and finally up into the mountains for a few days of skiing, it was an experience that blended beer, food and culture in the best possible way.

From the moment we landed in Salzburg, Austria did what it does best. A proper schnitzel for lunch in the city set the tone nicely before heading straight into the heart of things: the brewery itself.

"Stiegl produces over 1 million hectolitres of