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!
Can from 100 Beers, Sofia. Nice head with good duration. Color is black. Aroma and taste are rich roast malt, chocolate, cake, biscuits, hops, vanilla and has a sweet roasty finish.
20/8/2022. Can shared at Lion Hotel, Sofia. Bought at 100 Beers. Pours black with a small frothy beige head. Super sweet aroma, caramel, waffle, maple syrup, vanilla, custard. Sweet tasting, light roasted bitterness. Full bodied, sticky, low carbonation. Really good.
Can from 100 Beers, Sofia. Nice head with good duration. Color is black. Aroma and taste are rich roast malt, maple, vanilla, chocolate, cocoa and tonka. Nice warming finish.
Can from 100 Beers, Sofia. Black with a brown head. Aroma is sweet, roasted malt, chocolate, tonka and maple. Flavor is very sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and moderate bitter finish with a little warming alcohol. Oily. 200822
Can @ Nosferatu, Sofia. Hazy dark red brown without head. Aroma is sweet, malty, sweet cherries, almond and almon essence. Flavor is quite sweet and slightly acidic. Sweet and slightly acidic finish. Too artificial for my liking. 190822
19/8/2022. Can shared at Nosferatu Craft Beer Shop, Sofia. Pours dark orange amber with a small off-white head. Aroma of tart raspberries, citrus, lactose, vanilla. Medium sweetness, moderate tartness. Medium body. Less keen on this than their other two that I just had, but still enjoyed it.
Can @ Nosferatu, Sofia. Hazy golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, lemon, rhubarb and tart. Flavor is quite sweet and light acidic. Dry and light acidic finish. 190822
19/8/2022. Can shared at Nosferatu Craft Beer Shop, Sofia. Pours clear mahogany maroon brown with a small off-white head. Aroma of amaretti biscuits, almond, cherry, vanilla, hint of cinnamon. Fairly sweet, light tartness. Medium body, soft carbonation. Sweet finish. I enjoyed it.
Can @ Nosferatu, Sofia. Nice head with good duration. Color is pink. Aroma and taste are rich raspberries, fruits, malt, hops, citrus and has a nice sour fruity finish.