The Alchemist
The Alchemist was founded in 2003 by John and Jen Kimmich as a 60-seat brewpub in Waterbury, Vermont. In 2004, John Kimmich developed Heady Topper, a double IPA that is widely credited as one of the beers that defined the New England IPA style. After Tropical Storm Irene flooded and destroyed The Alchemist Pub in 2011, the Kimmichs pivoted to canning, launching a production brewery in Waterbury and eventually opening a second brewery and visitor center in Stowe in 2016. Today The Alchemist operates in both Waterbury and Stowe, distributing Heady Topper and Focal Banger exclusively within Vermont.
Beers by The Alchemist
2 beers
The recurring character behind the beers
Drawn from all 2 beers in the catalogue.
Only what these two beers agree on — a full signature needs at least three.
Two beers isn't enough to tell how they differ from comparable breweries.
Focal Banger
Their beers place in the Top 91% of the catalogue on average, across 2 ranked beers. One clear standout well ahead of the rest.
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About The Alchemist
The Alchemist was founded in 2003 by John and Jen Kimmich as a 60-seat brewpub in Waterbury, Vermont. In 2004, John Kimmich developed Heady Topper, a double IPA that is widely credited as one of the beers that defined the New England IPA style. After Tropical Storm Irene flooded and destroyed The Alchemist Pub in 2011, the Kimmichs pivoted to canning, launching a production brewery in Waterbury and eventually opening a second brewery and visitor center in Stowe in 2016. Today The Alchemist operates in both Waterbury and Stowe, distributing Heady Topper and Focal Banger exclusively within Vermont.
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