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John Kimmich
Brewer
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i. Biography
John Kimmich works in the Vermont craft-beer register where hop-forward brewing, brewery identity, and direct local reputation are tied closely together. As co-founder and brewer of The Alchemist in Stowe, Vermont, his name is attached to beers that made clarity of house style a central part of the brewery’s standing. “I love love love drinking stuff like Iron City and Pabst, Corona, anything cheap and light like that.” John has said.
Career Arc
A Vermont brewery can become part of local drinking culture through repeatable beer, a recognizable room, and continuity of ownership. In 2003, John Kimmich opened The Alchemist Pub and Brewery in Waterbury as owner, establishing the business that operated there until 2011. The same year also marks his ongoing role as co-founder and brewer of The Alchemist, where the work has remained centered on brewing and maintaining the brewery’s identity.
Current Practice
The Alchemist in Stowe, Vermont, continues to be the working base for a hop-focused brewery known inside craft beer for consistency and recognizable canned releases. John Kimmich remains co-founder and brewer there, with the brewery’s reputation built around beers that drink as house statements rather than one-off experiments.
Signature
Signature beers include Wellness Beer, Heady Topper, and Focal Banger.
Acclaim
Recognition for this work sits less in a single listed award than in trade standing: The Alchemist’s beers, and John Kimmich’s brewing role behind them, are cited for their influence within craft beer. The relevant honor is peer and drinker regard for hop-forward brewing that has held a clear identity over time.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of John
What does John Kimmich do now?
John Kimmich is co-founder and brewer of The Alchemist.
Where did John Kimmich work before?
Earlier in their career, John Kimmich worked at The Alchemist Pub and Brewery.
What is John Kimmich known for?
Brewing hoppy beers.
