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John and Jen Kimmich originally opened The Alchemist as a 60 seat brew pub in the village of Waterbury in 2003. After eight years of success and growing popularity, they decided to open a small production brewery in Waterbury in 2011.

photo of The original Alchemist Pub and Brewery in Waterbury, Vermont
The original Alchemist Pub and Brewery in Waterbury, Vermont
Photo of Five year celebration at the old pub. Circa 2008.
Five year celebration at the old pub. Circa 2008.

Not long after, Tropical Storm Irene flooded much of the state, causing widespread damage in downtown Waterbury, including the Pub. Forced to shut the Pub doors, the Kimmichs focused their efforts on the new Cannery and distributing Heady Topper locally.

Pop-up truck sales, long lines in Waterbury, and a booming craft beer scene led up to  the opening of the 2016 Stowe Brewery and Visitor’s Center.

Photo of Headys fresh off the canning line at the Waterbury brewery
Headys fresh off the canning line at the Waterbury brewery
Photo of Pop Up Sale, May 2014
Pop Up Sale, May 2014

Today, The Alchemist operates two breweries, one in Waterbury and one in Stowe, and distributes Heady Topper and Focal Banger throughout the state (with the occasional out-of-state shipment). The Waterbury brewery is production-only (closed to the public), but you can visit us at the Stowe brewery to purchase beer and enjoy a large selection of limited releases available only for on-site consumption at the Alchemist Beer Cafe.

Photo of The Stowe Brewery and Grounds
The Stowe Brewery and Grounds
The Alchemist Beer Cafe
Come have a beer at the The Alchemist Beer Cafe, open every day from 11am to 6pm.
Photo of Mentor Greg Noonan
Mentor Greg Noonan
Photo of customer lining up inside former Waterbury retail space
Another busy day in the former Waterbury retail space
Photo of crowd laughing at Jazzfest 2019
Revelers enjoying Stowe Jazz Fest 2019.