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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Appearance - 1 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 1 | Texture - 1 | Overall - 1

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium. ABV is 7.0%. Murky reddish brown colour, lots of disgusting and lumpy floaties in the end pour. Hardly any head. Aroma of maple syrup, pancakes and honey, just a hint of blueberries. Medium sour flavour with lactic acid, otherwise the same elements as the aroma. Unpleasant beer - drainpour.

Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Nettbutikk (netstore) on 22 Sep 2024 at 13:05


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

(Draught at Craft & Draft, Amsterdam, 19 July 2024) Cloudy orange amber colour with brief head. Fruity nose with strawberries, oat crackers and blood orange. Fruity taste with notes of strawberries, vanilla, blood orange, oatmeal and biscuits. No bitterness. More than medium body, with a certain sweetness. Fruity and quite tasty. Nice one.

Tried from Draft on 20 Sep 2024 at 20:28


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Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium. ABV is 10%. Black colour, small and shortlived brown head. Aroma of roast malts and peanut butter. Sweet flavour, also of roast malts and roasted peanuts / peanuts butter, hints of chocolate. Not a beer I'll buy again.

Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Nettbutikk (netstore) on 17 Sep 2024 at 23:05


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Tried from Can on 31 Aug 2024 at 22:00


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Well made beer. Exsctly as they want, and straddles the line perfectly on fruity and somewhat sour. Craft draft ams.

Tried from Draft on 18 Aug 2024 at 16:19


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Pineapple, mango, coconut, this is very good!

Tried from Can on 30 Jul 2024 at 19:34


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

Can at home in Hackney - picked up from HOTM. Pours mostly clear, honey-gold with a creamy, white head. Medium sweet flavour with notes of apple crumble, low acidity, a little lemony tang, a hint of vanilla and sponge cake, vague pear perhaps. Light to medium bodied, a touch oily, with fine to average carbonation. Sweet and tangy to finish, pleasant coffee cake vibes. Very tasty, great example of pastry sour.

Tried from Can on 22 Jul 2024 at 19:54


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#bulgaria

Tried from Can on 22 Jul 2024 at 19:02


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Tried on 24 Jun 2024 at 22:28


3.5
Appearance - 2 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 3

Tap.Muddy brown colour with no head.This beer is far too odd flavour of Cola and ice tea also juniper and rum flavour far to much of everything.

Tried from Draft on 19 Jun 2024 at 12:10