TLDR: Atmosphere, free pretzels, best beers, hip staff, but not hip in a bad way, bomb food truck. You don't need my review. This is The Alchemist Brewery. If you know you know. read more

Cool vibes inside the brewery and lots of space outdoors for seating too! I just was hoping there would be non-alcoholic beer options, as well. Still enjoyed my time at The Alchemist during my first visit to Stowe! read more

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A must stop in Stowe, VT. They try their damnedest to be environmentally friendly; take their tour and they'll inform you on what they do to help the environment and the community. Their beer is out of this world, focusing on quality over mass production. Stop here if you're in town and you won't be disappointed. read more

Place is amazing. Great atmosphere and good people. Only beer on tap is Heady Toper on draft, all else is served in cans. You can get beers to go, overall Best IPA in New England is the Focal Banger!!! Got multi Focal 6-packs to go! Absolutely a must stop at brewery to check out if you are in Stowe. Only recommendation is fire pits in yard/outdoors. Overall, great space to socialize and drink tasty beer. read more

The Alchemist - Front entrance. - Breweries Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Tried the pappy's secret stash and I loved it! Service was great helped me pick out my drink. Did not like the woke flag outside but it was Vermont... but loved the inside and the decor. read more

Extremely rude, disrespectful, and condescending staff. The moment I walked in, I was just stared down and glared at. Did not feel welcome at all read more

It's been a loooooong time since I last partook in a brewery tour. It's been even longer since I walked away from one thinking, "Wow, that was fantastic; I learned something new!" Enter: The Alchemist. At the recommendation of both a coworker and our local hosts, we rolled over to The Alchemist, primarily to try their vaunted Heady Topper DIPA, which is impossible to come by at home. I wasn't anticipating we'd take a tour, but I spotted the offering on a sign and the facilities were enticing enough to convince me. I liked their beer, but I'm even more enamored with the brand after learning about their operations. Perhaps it's common practice now, but did you know that they capture the carbon dioxide that's released during brewing to add back into the finished product, thus reducing carbon emissions (both from their own operations, and from having to purchase and cart in CO2 from elsewhere)? Also, they scrub their waste water before it goes back into the local water supply. They're even testing out replacing the plastic rings for four-packs with compostable ones! After our tour, we enjoyed a few samples out on the lawn, soaking up the last afternoon rays of autumn sunshine. Many other folks were out on the grounds, picnicking, playing cornhole, or lazing around on lawn blankets. We caught some cooler weather; I can only imagine this must be a hopping destination during the warmer months (however few that Vermont gets each year). If you're big into hoppy beers, the Heady Topper and Focal Banger are both fantastic. We took home some of the Sterk Wit Belgian and Luscious stout, both of which we enjoyed even more than their IPAs. In short, you seemingly can't go wrong with any of the brews produced by The Alchemist, so go wild! read more

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The experience was not the best as the music inside was too loud. As a customer I should not have to yell to tell the employee that what I would like to purchase (2) T-shirt's. Also why doesn't anyone at this place not respond to an email? read more

If Willy Wonka was passionate about beer, he'd have a similar establishment to The Alchemist where pie-eyed adults played among a massive brewing operation and wondered what intoxicating adventures lay before them. At one point, several smallish orange men serenaded us with a rhyme about drinking too much, but possibly I just finished my entire allotment of heady topper IPAs, as well as my fiancées beverages. In all seriousness, what a great spot ti hang out & I would highly recommend going on the beer tour. Check out my photos - amazing, fun, informational, read more

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Every year friends and I make a trip to Stowe/Burlington to check out all of the breweries and have a great time. The Alchemist is one spot that we stop at, and the venue is spacious with a huge area for outdoor seating. I would say that the venue in itself is 5 stars, as it definitely has a relaxing, chill vibe. Obviously, the beer speaks for itself, as they are primarily known for their Heady Topper IPA, which is their only beer on tap. I just wish they had more options on tap. If you do not get Heady Topper, every other option is in cans. Which in the grand scheme of things, is not a big deal, as they have a wide variety of options when it comes to their can selections ranging from IPAs, sours, lagers, etc. Overall, The Alchemist is a great spot when you are in the Stowe area with an expansive venue and flavorful beers to enjoy! read more

This place was not at all what I was expecting. I was expecting a chill, laid-back brewery with lots of beers on tap...many of them that would only be available at the brewery. What I hoy was a stuffy can-selling factory littered with weird rules found at no other brewery. There is one beer on tap, a nitro-edition of Heady Topper, it's fantastic. But you can't drink it outside on their enormous lawn area though, so you have to stay inside with your pint and watch other people, with cans, play cornhole. I just don't see the point of coming this brewery. Almost all the beer is in cans. Cans you wouldn't need to visit a brewery for. The only way to drink beer outside is if you're drinking cans. But you could drink cans outside without coming here? At your house? On the trail? You can't drink Alchemist beer on tap at your house (most of us can't, anyway)...but you can drink it here...but you can't go outside with it? I just don't see the point. What an odd system. This is before we even start talking about the fact that late-hopped IPAs, like the ones brewed here, have their flavor degraded by oxygen...and there is more oxygen pickup during canning than during kegging. I just don't get it. read more

Really cool brewery with a unique interior. It felt very homey. Someone greets you at the door and helps you to where you want to go. Takeout counter is on the right, otherwise bar is on the left. 2 drink limit per person. Heady Topper: Delicious IPA. I'm not sure which is better between this and Treehouse's Emperor Julius, but they're both incredible. They are great IPAs even for people who don't like IPAs Luscious: An amazing stout. I enjoy stouts more than IPAs so I liked this even more than the Heady. It was full of flavor - truly lives up to its name Prices are super affordable for both drink in and take out! $6 for a heady topper, $5 for anything else. For takeout, it's $13 for a 4-pack! read more

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Some great beer, definitely one of my favorite breweries on this trip! Warrens food truck was good, did not care for his chicken wings...as they weren't wings. They tasted like they were frozen bites. I was expecting whole wings as that was the photo when ordering. The sliders were very good. I found food to be a bit pricey. read more

We travelled from California to ski with friends and Sugarbush in February. Even though Warren, VT is 45 minutes north of Sugarbush, I have long heard that making the pilgrimage to The Alchemist was totally worth it. My friends under sold it - The Alchemist is my new church. I will not go back to Vermont without returning to The Alchemist. I've been drinking the Focal Banger for a few years. It's safe to say, that this is their entry level stuff. The line up that they had on tap was amazing. I won't talk about the beer here - I'll save those stars for Untappd. I do want to warn folks that if you are looking for refined styles, this place may not be your cup of tea. For you, I'm sure that VT has some lovely tea rooms that warm your souls. These guys here are unapologetic about their beer. I personally love meeting folks who state, "this is who we are". And not that I need another reason to gush about this place, but here we go - I off handedly asked if they offered a Veteran discount, which not only they did, it lead to story swapping and sticking around for another 30 minutes longer that we should've of stuck around. 2 weeks later, I'm editing this overdue and unpublished review because of what came in the mail today: The Alchemist sent me a personalized hand-written note and a "Thank you for your service" glass. Mel and Ella - I see you. The Alchemist - Damn!! read more

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I give a four because at my time of visit in September, only cans were available. I would have loved draft to be able to try more. The brewery has a beautiful interior. Just like their amazing can art, there is art all over the walls and ceiling. The inside is a little small as half is selling cans and merch, and the other half is for selling beer on site. I would have loved to have a flight of different beers but only cans were available. I only knew their flagships so tried those, plus one more that looked good. The outside had huge grounds for walking, but it was a little too cold. I would love to come back when draft is available so I can try more of their beer. Overall, beautiful place and hope to try more soon. read more

The Alchemist - Heady Topper, Focal Banger - Breweries Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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The Alchemist is a must see if you are visiting Stowe or just passing through. An amazing brewery that has stayed true to their values & delivers an amazing product. Their Heady Topper is a necessity. Available on draft & multiple seasonal cans as well. Staff is kind & loves to share history of the brewery, make recommendations, & chat. We loved this aspect which made it a special and unique experience. Food menu but did not check it out. Be sure to stop by the store on your way out for unique merch & some cans to-go! Large parking lot ! read more

So artsy inside. Total vibe. Heady Topper on tap 10/10. The only thing is that certain beer is not available for purchase. So if you want to try something new that you can't take home...ask what's only available at the brewery. read more

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Writing this on behalf of my boyfriend who's a beer lover and was very excited to try this: Beautiful facility with great artwork. They had creative and cool merchandise to purchase. Beer that lives up to all its hype, and they conveniently sell their beer to go if Stowe isn't home for you. Worth the hype! read more

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Christmas Eve day...Fun place with good beer. Just wish we could have brought our dog.

Alchemist is always a must-visit destination whenever we're in VT. The beers are excellent and the vibe is fun. They also offer a brewery tour a few times a day for $25 where they walk you through back-of-house to see their brewing equipment and learn more about them. They are super environmentally-conscious and involved in the community. Unique spot for a high-quality beer near Stowe. read more

The Alchemist - Breweries Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

The is a must-visit for beer lovers! The beer is top-notch, and the tour was a great experience. I enjoyed learning about the company's environmentally friendly practices while sipping on a glass of beer. The vibe here is great--relaxed and welcoming. We stayed for a while after the tour and the free snacks were a thoughtful touch! Highly recommend for anyone in the area. read more

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As a huge beer nerd heady topper was a holy grail beer for me. To be able to drink it on draft was such an incredible experience, and it's only compounded by the fact that the brewery itself is so freaking cool. The decor inside, with the wall art and view of the brewery is really cool. There is also a huge outdoor area with disc golf and other activities, which is a great side activity to enjoy while you sip on some of the best beers you are ever going to find. The alchemist is super hyped and absolutely delivers. You cannot make a trip to Vermont and not make your way here. read more

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Was lucky enough to sit outside on a beautiful day. 5 bucks for their cask poured Heavy Topper IPA. Came out smooth and creamy. Wonderful place to sit and have a beer or two. Or four. Close to everything in Stowe and a convenient place for after ski drinks. read more

The Alchemist - Breweries Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

One of the nicest breweries you will go to. This place has super great prices (heady topper on draft for $5 and 4 packs of all of their 16oz cans for $13). The ambience and art is fantastic and all of the staff are great too! They have space for games and even have an outdoor beer garden and disc golf too read more

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Growing, growing, growing! Every trip here comes with a new wonder. The beer garden is growing, as is the beer selection. The staff is always friendly and you can't get a hand pulled Heady anywhere else. read more

BEAUTIFUL outdoor space and architecture on the inside. I loved the canned wine (Pinot Grigio)! Having the food truck there is a great touch. I had some beef sandwich that was good. Overall, I had a very good time here. It's a nice, lively atmosphere. I'm taking away one star because the bathroom situation is a nightmare for anyone who has any medical needs or urgency. Lines, lots of bathroom lines! read more

The Alchemist - Beautiful view of the mountains - Breweries Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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Consistently good brews throughout the years. Groovy place where tips go to local foundations. Food trucks parked outside if you want to get a bite to eat. Merch and inviting seating area inside (with games to play). Outside there is a beautiful lawn, perfect for enjoying a beer or playing games. Friendly service, a talented team that gets you what you need quickly. Happy 20th Anniversary, Heady Topper! Grab a few special edition cans while you can! read more

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Great space and customer service is kind and informative. The price value for on premise pours, as well as to go, is the best in craft beer, and there's no second place that's even trying to compete. Super admirable. That said - over the past few years, Heady has become a shell of the beer it was when it made this place famous. Fortunately, they make several diff beers/styles that shouldn't wow you but generally hit their mark/intention. Overall - must visit if enjoy a super affordable beer buzz that day or in life read more

We came here on a snowy Sunday. There were only standing tables available at around 11am without reservations. The atmosphere was fun and colorful. People were friendly and the beer of course was superb. We had hand pulled HeadyTopper. That was the only beer on tap. Everything else was in cans. There was good parking and we noticed a curbside to go order line outside. The town is super cute too. Cheers read more

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When we go on trips we tend to pick several breweries to visit. So when going to Stowe we had to include alchemists brewery. The campus is quite impressive, with covered parking outside, well manicured grounds, and the inside was very well kept. Upon entering there is a lot of rules, we had our dog with us and unfortunately they do not allow dogs inside or outside. They also only allow you to have two beers each. This is definitely a get in, get out operation. You could tell by the rules and the interactions by the staff. We decided to have two quick beers. My husband got their famous heady topper and really enjoyed it and got several to take home. I can't remember what I got but I don't enjoy very hoppy beers so it was just alright. We also ordered the pretzel and cheese dip which was regular pretzels with a very good cheese dip and paired well with the beer. Worth a stop if your in the area. Just remember that dogs are not allowed which on several sites like bring Fido they are listed, so you don't accidentally make the trip all the way here with your fur friend. read more

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One of the most beautiful brewery spaces I have seen! Great beer selection, friendly staff and cool swag read more

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Love the addition of the Beer Cafe. They had Heady Topper on draft and many beers in cans. THe snacks could use some improvement but I am not complaining! Be sure to make a reservation if you want to go on a Friday or Saturday in season. I was able to squeeze in as a single one day, but needed the reservation for my party of 3 another day. read more

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The beer is clearly five stars alone. I don't think anyone here is going to dispute that. But can we talk about the ambience? We were there on a beautiful spring day with our family of five. The kids had a blast running around the beer meadow, playing cornhole, and making friends with every dog that had been brought by other families. My wife and I got to drink our beers while sitting in Adirondack chairs and watching our children frolic around in a small mountain meadow. You honestly cannot beat that. read more

Chill and great for small groups. Stopped by on the way home from Stowe, grabbed a couple beers, which was affordable and they had live music. They also have beer to go and it's very clean and no food smell. read more

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So good. Easy to get to, plenty of parking, and real chill vibe. They offer free bags of pretzels and have a couple of small bites on the menu if you're hungry. The Alchemist staff are all excellent - guaranteed to receive great service. Will always come back when we visit Stowe. read more

The Alchemist - Hand-pulled Heady Topper and cans of other beers to drink on site. - Breweries Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Beer is world class and as fresh as you can get it - straight from the source. The taproom itself is quite small and was filled to capacity so we were directed to their enclosed patio room. They should put some heat lamps in there to warm it up - was pretty cold as it's December! I've seen that done elsewhere such as Obercreek Brewery. Would try and visit on a weekday to avoid the crowds in the future. read more

The Alchemist - Rapture IPA pint - Breweries Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Cool place with tasty beers at a good price. We weren't able to take the tour but it was fun looking in at the huge, creatively painted vats. Nice staff too. read more

They are I updating their taproom as of our visit on 9/18/2022. Their brews here are legendary and worth the visit. Biergarten out back .... Rental shop is open . Do a visit! read more

The Alchemist - Brew tanks - Breweries Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Must stop for every time I'm in Stowe. Great beer, fun atmosphere, amazing people. Also love their cheese!

Loved everything about it. The vibe is superb. Tour was fun and includes some beer tasting. The beers and snacks were perfect. Highly recommend the Focal Banger with a pretzel roll. read more

The Alchemist - Rapture IPA - Breweries Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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