Drinks Stowe, Vermont
The Alchemist Brewery
A place for a drink in Stowe, Vermont, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

Why go
Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Vermont, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Stowe Recreation Path, 0.4 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Drinks · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Stowe
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Vermont. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Stowe Recreation Path
5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.
Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line - 2von Trapp Brewing Bierhall
The family's Austrian-style lager brewery and beer hall below the lodge, serving schnitzel, sausages and pretzels.
Drinks · Stowe · 1.0 mi straight-line - 3Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
Small museum in Stowe's 1818 former town meeting hall covering Vermont's ski history, from rope tows to Olympians.
Sight · Stowe · 1.6 mi straight-line - 4Green Mountain Inn
Inn on Stowe's Main Street since 1833, with fireplaces in many rooms and the Whip Bar & Grill downstairs.
Stay · Stowe · 1.6 mi straight-line - 5Trapp Family Lodge
Austrian-style lodge built by the von Trapp family of The Sound of Music, with a large cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network.
Stay · Stowe · 1.6 mi straight-line - 6Stowe Community Church
White 1863 church whose tall steeple, set against the mountains, is the best-known view of Stowe village.
Sight · Stowe · 1.7 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Alchemist Brewery is a stop on our New England Fall Foliage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Vermont
The Alchemist Brewery is our only drinks pick in Vermont; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Vermont guide.
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Gold Brook Covered Bridge
Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe.
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Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road
4.5-mile gravel road to near the summit of Vermont's highest peak, with a short ridge walk on top.
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Smugglers' Notch
Narrow Route 108 pass squeezed between cliffs and boulders, with short trails to Bingham Falls nearby.
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Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Working cider mill selling fresh cider and warm cider donuts since 1974.
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Ben & Jerry's Factory
Short factory tour with a tasting, plus the flavor graveyard on the hill.
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Prohibition Pig
Smoked meats, fried chicken and a deep Vermont tap list in downtown Waterbury.
When to go
Average daily highs in Vermont run from 24°F in January to 77°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For The Alchemist Brewery itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Vermont from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Vermont weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for The Alchemist Brewery, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 100 Cottage Club Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA
- Coordinates
- 44.47593, -72.71571
- Destination
- Vermont
The Alchemist Brewery: quick answers
How much time do you need at The Alchemist Brewery?
Plan on about 45 minutes at The Alchemist Brewery. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit The Alchemist Brewery?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Cans to go; check posted hours as they run limited days.
Where is The Alchemist Brewery?
The Alchemist Brewery is at 100 Cottage Club Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include The Alchemist Brewery?
The Alchemist Brewery appears on New England Fall Foliage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add The Alchemist Brewery to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Vermont.
Plan Vermont
- Vermont travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Vermont weather by month
- Vermont to New Hampshire 107 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Vermont
- Billings Farm & Museum Sight
- Ben & Jerry's Factory Activity
- Cold Hollow Cider Mill Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.

