Located in the picturesque Alpine town of Chamonix, Big Mountain Brewery has evolved over the last few years into a hub for mountain enthusiasts, offering a welcoming environment to share tales of their alpine adventures over locally brewed beers. On the menu of the popular bar are modern, hoppy blends typical of British IPAs, while for French tastes, there is the new Blonde Mountain Lager, which co-founder, Jack Geldard describes as “a touch sweeter than a classic pilsner, but still snappy and crisp – a real hybrid beer”. Big Mountain’s beginnings were not solely as a commercial enterprise bu…