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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!
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!
6.6/10
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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
7/10
Tried
from Can
on 01 Jul 2023
at 17:39
7/10
Tried
from Can
on 28 Jun 2023
at 19:08
7/10
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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
7/10
Tried
from Can
on 23 Jun 2023
at 15:30
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
330ml can. Pours black with a tan head. Aroma of coffee, chocolate, cream, vanilla. Taste of coffee, chocolate, vanilla, booze, this tastes more like a liqueur than a beer, very good though, bittersweet, more on the sweet side for sure.
Tried
from Can
on 17 Jun 2023
at 22:24
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
330ml can. Slightly hazy yellow orange, no head. Aroma of lemon cheesecake. Taste is sweet, lemon cheesecake, tangy, zesty, creamy vanilla. Hides the booze. Does what it says on the tin.
Tried
from Can
on 25 May 2023
at 15:21
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Pastry AF. #bulgaria
Tried
from Can
on 19 May 2023
at 14:55
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
#bulgarije
Tried
from Draft
on 18 May 2023
at 20:45
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
330ml can. Clear orange, no head. Aroma of quince and spices. Taste of quince, rhubarb, spices aren't too prominent just a little cardamom and ginger, tart but also a little sweet in a syrupy way.
Tried
from Can
on 18 May 2023
at 19:57