John and Jen Kimmich originally opened The Alchemist Brewery (nationally known for its Heady Topper double IPA) as a 60-seat brew pub in the village of Waterbury, Vermont in 2003. After eight years of success and growing popularity, they decided to open a small production brewery. Today, The Alchemist currently operates two breweries in Vermont and handles all local distribution, and their beers are consistently ranked among the best in the country.
For the Kimmichs, focusing on making good beer…
