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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8.5

Not sweet at all. Lots of chocolate with a maple syrup after taste. So where are the waffles?! Lol Luckily, not to be found.

Tried from Can on 14 May 2022 at 20:31


9.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 10 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9.5

Aus der Dose (bbe 31.12.2025) im 2022-04 getrunken. Dieses Stout kommt mit einer kräftigen orange-braunen Schaumkrone daher. Am Gaumen hat es ein kräftiges, gesüßtes Espresso-Aroma mit eine hervorragenden Balance.

Tried on 30 Apr 2022 at 22:03


9.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9

Aus der Dose (bbe 21.01.2025) im 2022-04 getrunken. Dieses goldene, trübe Sour Ale erinnert wirklich an ein Rhabarbar/Quitten-Streuselkuchen. Die Harmonie der Fruchtaromen und eine feinen Süße, die mit der Säure wunderbar balanciert, ist einfach nur wunderbar. Ein ganz tolles Ale!

Tried on 22 Apr 2022 at 15:06


7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Can at the flat in Sofia - sourced from 100 Beers. Pours clear gold with a modest, frothy white head. Medium sweet flavour with pastry spices, nips of cinnamon, lemony acidity, some pear, quince, rhubarb, raspberry. Medium bodied with fine, spritzy carbonation. Mellow warmth to finish, moderate sweetness, more accents of cinnamon, quince, white raspberry, a little coffee cake. Pretty enjoyable stuff overall, it must be said. Despite the myriad adjuncts, it all comes together rather well.

Tried from Can on 21 Dec 2021 at 18:24


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Canned 330ml. -Courtesy of kermis, shared with him, Marko and hrabren. Red/blood orange coloured, small off-white head, lactose and raspberry in the nose. Vanilla, lactose, light raspberry and mild fruity with short sourish finish.

Tried from Can on 08 Sep 2021 at 22:09


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Can, huge thanks Kermis! Shared with him, Ogi and Hrabren. Murky, muddy even reddish-chalky body. Huge, sweet aroma, literally raspberry ice cream, vanilla, lactose. Okay. Sourish, Dr. Oetker taste, vanilla and lactose, with a decent raspberry note and a little tartness from the fruit (more), and the bacteria (less). A bit soapy. Okay overall, generic pastry sour material, but better balanced and less fake fruit-wise than some.

Tried from Can on 06 Sep 2021 at 18:27


6.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

0.33 l can thanks to Kermis who brought it from Bulgaria. Shared with Marko, Ogi, him and me. Hazy reddish orange, pink glow, small head. Dr. Oetker, raspberry PEZ candy, vanilla, sugar, one sided. Moderate sourness, sour candy, raspberry juice. Smooth, sweet, medium body, soft to moderate carbonation, light finish. Not bad.

Tried from Can on 06 Sep 2021 at 18:27


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7.3
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Fairly hazy orange with an off white head. Aroma of rhubarb, lactose, vanilla, cinnamon and biscuity notes coming out. It certainly is what it say it is. Flavour is moderate to heavy sweet and sour. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Can from Nosferatu Craft Beer Shop on 31 Aug 2021 at 18:30


7.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Can at the flat in Sofia - picked up from 100 Beers. Pours unclear pink-red with a slim, creamy pink head. Light-medium sweet flavour with lightly tangy raspberry character, some creamy vanilla, dry slight acidity. Light to medium bodied with average carbonation. Balanced finish, nice fresh raspberry purée character. Good stuff.

Tried from Can on 20 Aug 2021 at 20:45


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7.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Fairly hazy red with a light pink head. Aroma of big raspberry, vanilla, ice cream. Flavour is moderate sweet and sour. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Can from Beertherapy 2 on 17 Aug 2021 at 19:00