Alchemik

Client Brewer in Sofia, Sofia City, Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Established in 2021

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Alchemik is the passion project of drinker-turned-brewer James and his partner-in-brew Mira. Born and raised in Manchester, UK, James was introduced to the magical world of craft beer at the tender age of twelve.

But, see, this isn’t a story of an out-of-control pre-teen with a drinking problem. It’s much simpler than that - James’ dad launched his very own craft beer store and gave James his first Flying Dogs and Beavertowns (when they were still craft) which he duly drank at his dad’s expense while working shifts at The Beer Shop. Naturally, this early exposure to eclectic styles and flavours armed James with a critical beer palette of his own, which he further honed during his study-abroad days in Belgium. Later, Mira’s studies and boring job in finance took him on a classic beer journey from London to Germany, which made James realise one thing – he craved exciting, bombastic and eccentric beer!

Our story doesn’t end here, though! Mira and James then moved to their current home of Bulgaria. The pandemic hit. Some people began baking banana bread. Others, like our boy James, ordered an Australian homebrewing machine, sat on his deriere and thought up some wacky beer recipes of his own. After a few sticky explosions on Mira’s newly decorated walls, James finaly felt deep down that he was ready. Ready to share his beer with the world!

Since Alchemik’s humble start in the summer of 2021, we now have a growing range of unique beers made with ourselves and you in mind! We invest time and effort in sourcing the best ingredients that suppliers in Europe and beyond can provide, and spare no expense in creating premium products for our premium drinkers. Join us on this journey – here’s to more exciting beers shared among friends and loved ones!

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Tried from Draft on 08 Jul 2023 at 18:27


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Tried from Draft on 08 Jul 2023 at 17:31



8

Not sure why there was a wait for the pina colada thing but not for this, cause this is more fun and tastier. Definitely lemony, meringuey and cheesecakey. Some cake bottom, light vanilla, subtle tartness. Quite dense, but nice.

Tried from Draft on 07 Jul 2023 at 22:00


8

Something a bit more out there, still not sure I'm a massive peanut butter beer fan. The berries are there, and it works fairly OK together, but still leaves me wondering why people think it's needed. Dense, sweet, tart, fruity.

Tried from Draft on 07 Jul 2023 at 22:00


7.5

It is what they say it is and when cold it's terribly refreshing. Coconut, pineapple, lightly tart, fresh and easy.. But mostly just coconut and pineapple and lightly tart, nothing unique here. Not worth waiting 10 mins for a pour.

Tried from Draft on 07 Jul 2023 at 22:00


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bottle at Joe's. Pours black, nose is dusty, hazelnut, chocolate, taste is sweet toffee, chocolate, caramel, nutty.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Jul 2023 at 14:54


7

Tried from Can on 01 Jul 2023 at 17:39


7

Tried from Can on 28 Jun 2023 at 19:08


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Can. Beer Central Sheffield. Looks grim. Colour of cold tea. No head. Lifeless really. Nailed on lemon cheesecake though. Taste is tart and light sour. Gloopy mouthfeel. Low carbonation. Bittersweet finish. Ok. Not a patch on the first one.

Tried from Can on 23 Jun 2023 at 22:17