Small Business Collaborators
The Alchemist
John and Jen Kimmich originally opened The Alchemist 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 nearby in 2011.
Not long after, Tropical Storm Irene flooded much of Vermont, causing widespread damage in downtown Waterbury, including the pub. Forced to shut the pub doors, the Kimmichs focused their efforts on the new brewery/cannery and distributing their flagship Heady Topper double IPA locally. Pop-up truck sales, long lines in Waterbury, and a booming craft beer scene led up to the opening of the 2016 Stowe Brewery and Visitor's Center.
Today, The Alchemist operates two breweries, one in Waterbury and one in Stowe, and distributes Heady Topper and Focal Banger throughout the state (with the occasional out-of-state shipment). The Waterbury brewery is production-only (closed to the public), but the Stowe brewery welcomes visitors to purchase beer and enjoy a large selection of limited releases available only for on-site consumption at the Alchemist Beer Cafe.
Featured Collaborative Product
Ultimate Heady Gift Box
We've taken the Alchemist's flagship beer and transformed it into bold, spicy, and delicious condiments that are sure to wow the tastebuds. This set includes a trio of hot sauces and our best-selling mustard, all infused with the same craft and expertise that makes Alchemist's Heady Topper IPA legendary.
Whether you're shopping for a hot sauce aficionado, a beer enthusiast, or someone who loves unique Vermont-made products, this gift box is sure to impress. The hot sauces bring a bold, zesty heat with the perfect hint of Heady Topper’s hoppy richness, while the mustard adds a gourmet touch to sandwiches, sausages, burgers, and charcuterie boards, or even as a dip on its own. Carefully crafted with local ingredients, it’s a thoughtful and unforgettable gift for any occasion.
The Ultimate Heady Gift Box Includes:
- Heady Topper mustard
- Heady Topper hot sauce
- Habanero Heady hot sauce
- Red Heady hot sauce
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Supporting Small Farms
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Geoff KleisFamilia Farm - West Pawlet, Vermont
"Butterfly Bakery gives us a market we don’t have to invent or manage every single day. If I get a flat tire, I’m not missing my one chance to sell that week. Our days are more predictable and our mission is clearer. We can focus on growing 15 crops really well instead of juggling 30 just to stay competitive at the farmers’ market. I can focus on farming instead of marketing."
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Valerie Woodhouse & Eli HershHoney Field Farm - Norwich, Vermont
“We cannot overstate how beneficial and influential it has been working with Butterfly Bakery and just how impactful our relationship has been on the progress of our farm, getting us on track to grow peppers and seeing it as a viable commercial crop.”