The Alchemist (September 2016)

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  1. downesadam

    downesadam Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2016 Maryland

    I'm going to give this another try after talking to one of the Mods.

    New brewery is open in Stowe:

    https://alchemistbeer.com/blog/

    Where is it?

    Our Brewery and Visitors Center is located at
    100 Cottage Club Rd in Stowe, VT.
    Stop by for a taster, beer to take home or some schwag.

    When is it open?

    DAYS & HOURS
    Tuesday – Saturday
    11AM – 7PM

    What's for sale *now*:

    https://alchemistbeer.com/visit-us/

    And now a few questions for those with recent experience:

    I am planning to go tomorrow morning. I could probably get there as early as 10 and I would really like to be back on the road around 11:30 with a goal of having lunch at Pro Pig en route to Stratton for the rest of the weekend. I will be with my wife and two young daughters who will be indulging me with this side trip having been bribed with Ben and Jerry's and cider donuts. My goal is to be in and out as quickly as possible with two mixed cases during that time frame. If I show up sometime between 10:30 and 11, am I likely to find a full parking lot? Am I risking missing out on any of the three beers?

    Also, semi-related, is there likely to be anywhere in the greater Waterbury/Stowe area where I can buy an additional 4-pack or two of HT (or SOS) tomorrow morning (or even late tonight, to the extent they are still open when I arrive after 9)? It seems unlikely given that no deliveries are scheduled for Fridays, but I am trying to bring as much great VT beer as I can to a large family reunion down in Stratton, and unfortunately southern VT is simply not fertile territory for that sort of thing. I plan to at least stop in a CBC in Waterbury and look for whatever is available - Tribute, Fiddlehead, Foley Bros, etc.
     
    #1 downesadam, Sep 14, 2016
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  2. downesadam

    downesadam Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2016 Maryland

    Does anyone know what their new "Harvest" beer is that they just posted about today?
     
    #2 downesadam, Sep 14, 2016
  3. thedude180

    thedude180 Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2009 Massachusetts

    Posted this in the last thread that was deleted, here is a video of John Kimmich talking about the Harvest Ale. Looks to be an amber ale, also he says it was brewed at the brewpub but was different every year.
     
    #3 thedude180, Sep 14, 2016
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  4. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Note: It looks like the original thread was inadvertently nuked when cleaning up a problem user. Our bad. But what we don't need are asinine comments about moderation, demands that we explain ourselves or multiple threads being created; improperly. Thanks, and thanks to @downesadam for starting a new one; properly.
     
    #4 Todd, Sep 14, 2016
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  5. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Does anyone know if Harvest is a fresh hop beer or just a harvest ale?I've heard conflicting things all over the Internet and would like to know either way. You know, for science. Thanks.
     
    #5 distantmantra, Sep 14, 2016
  6. bostonwolf

    bostonwolf Zealot (656) Jan 20, 2015 Massachusetts

    What? I always loved those posts when I moderated one of my college sports boards years ago. :slight_smile:
     
    #6 bostonwolf, Sep 14, 2016
  7. masterofsparks

    masterofsparks Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2009 Ohio

    If you watch the video directly above your post, you'll get an answer right from the horse's mouth.
     
    #7 masterofsparks, Sep 14, 2016
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  8. lic217

    lic217 Pooh-Bah (2,090) Aug 10, 2010 Connecticut
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    Finally got to try Crusher and Focal Banger. To me, Alchemist is my favorite hoppy beer brewery in New England. They do a great job of having tropical, citrus, pine, resin, and other flavors in their beer. Some of the other "great breweries" beers do not offer the same complexity in their hoppy offerings. Heady topper and focal banger are incredible.
     
    #8 lic217, Sep 15, 2016
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  9. Pete_Gill

    Pete_Gill Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2015 Massachusetts

    Any idea how long harvest ale lasted yesterday?
     
    #9 Pete_Gill, Sep 15, 2016
  10. FlashAK

    FlashAK Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2014 New York

    I, too, would love to know what to expect in terms of availability from people that have visited. I plan on swinging by tomorrow hopefully between 12-1. I imagine that it gets pretty packed on Fridays. Appreciate any insight from people that have any experience buying from there.
     
    #10 FlashAK, Sep 15, 2016
  11. Gsulliv2

    Gsulliv2 Crusader (491) Dec 9, 2014 Massachusetts
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    get there early

    Note: sorry i have no idea how long it lasted..
     
    #11 Gsulliv2, Sep 15, 2016
  12. marcrgrenier

    marcrgrenier Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2015 New Hampshire
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    looks like per their facebook it has lasted until about 4 pm each day. Today might be a bit busier as it is friday and the last day its available.
     
    #12 marcrgrenier, Sep 16, 2016
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  13. MattOC

    MattOC Pooh-Bah (2,100) Jan 13, 2013 Massachusetts
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    They also said it is very likely they will have some left for sale on Saturday. They will give an update regarding availability Friday night.
     
    #13 MattOC, Sep 16, 2016
  14. xanok

    xanok Savant (1,085) Aug 13, 2009 Connecticut

    I was considering making a trip to Alchemist today, but I wouldn't be able to get there until around 5. Would I still be able to get a full allotment at that time?
     
    #14 xanok, Sep 17, 2016
  15. EDNOSE

    EDNOSE Pundit (996) Oct 27, 2007 Connecticut

    Just wanted to add that the operation could not have been smoother this week. We arrived at 10:45 on Thursday and were out the door by 11:15. Was really well organized. We were very impressed. Admittedly, it's a slow week between Labor Day and Foliage, but they seemed to have it down.
     
    #15 EDNOSE, Sep 19, 2016
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  16. mendham_mikey

    mendham_mikey Aspirant (295) Nov 11, 2014 South Carolina

    this just in:

    For the next 2 weeks we will be selling Broken Spoke instead of Crusher. This is a 6% abv American Pale Ale brewed entirely with Amarillo hops. Our purchase limits for this week will be as follows:

    Broken Spoke- 2 four-packs per person
    Heady Topper- 2 four-packs per person
    Focal Banger- 6 four-packs per person

    As always, 4-packs are $12.50 + tax/deposit

    Although Crusher will not be available for sale until October 4, we will be pouring complimentary samples throughout it's absence. We look forward to seeing you!

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    #16 mendham_mikey, Sep 19, 2016
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  17. Jbrews

    Jbrews Pooh-Bah (2,214) Aug 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    I bet that stuff is terrific
     
    #17 Jbrews, Sep 19, 2016
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  18. mendham_mikey

    mendham_mikey Aspirant (295) Nov 11, 2014 South Carolina

    ...Gonna be there this Thurs, so I'll let u know!
     
    #18 mendham_mikey, Sep 19, 2016
  19. Jbrews

    Jbrews Pooh-Bah (2,214) Aug 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    That's the spirit
     
    #19 Jbrews, Sep 19, 2016
  20. Str8fromtheGrnMtns

    Str8fromtheGrnMtns Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2014 Vermont

    here's the video on broken spoke. gonna go pick some up today! very excited.

     
    #20 Str8fromtheGrnMtns, Sep 20, 2016
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