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!
Basementonline (12540) ticked Wrong Island from Alchemik 1 year ago
#bulgarije
tricksta_p (13664) reviewed Rum 'n' Cake from Alchemik 1 year ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
From tap at Bierfestival Leeuwarden 2025. As promised, Carribean chocolate cake with rum flavouring. Chocolate and raisins, fudge, vanilla, roasted malt. Rich and sweet, fudge with rum and dark malt.
tricksta_p (13664) reviewed Slice As Nice from Alchemik 1 year ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
From tap at Bierfestival Leeuwarden 2025. Lots of vanilla and fudge with chocolate cake, buttery cocoa. High sweetness, sticky, milk sugar. Would have liked more peanut. Bit sticky with a full body. Pastry level: off the charts.
tricksta_p (13664) reviewed Dear, I Miss You from Alchemik 1 year ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. Lots of coffee with rich espresso, dark roast, vanilla, some boozy notes and red wine, intense dark chocolate, soy sauce,chocolate syrup. Sweet and heavy, thick body. Big roasty bitterness as well. Decadent and lovely.
tricksta_p (13664) reviewed Raspberry Ice Cream Sour from Alchemik 1 year ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Can from BiervanEijk, Frederiksoord. Tart and medium sour with some lacto sweetness. Loads of raspberries, some vanilla. Medium body. Not bad, has a decent sourness, creamy raspberry aroma.
tricksta_p (13664) reviewed Lay Those Berries On Me from Alchemik 1 year ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
From tap at Van Moll Fest 2023. Thick berry juice with blackberry, berry yoghurt, cassis, hint of peanut. Both sweetish and tart, sourish, nice body. Rich berry aroma, I can practically taste the antioxidants.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Can with and courtesy of Grumbo. Aroma of pastry, spice, cake, almond, berries and vanilla. Taste of berry, jelly, yoghurt and quite tart. More tart than sour.
Robin Svensson (13124) ticked Peach Bellini from Alchemik 1 year ago
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Robin Svensson (13124) ticked Oh! Crumble (Cherry) from Alchemik 1 year ago
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mart (27297) ticked Keep It Mallow from Alchemik 1 year ago
Hapu magus marjane kohupiimane ja vaniljene jook. Õllega seost pole.