The Alchemist

The highlight of the trip beer-wise for me. The Alchemist over delivered in ever possible way. When we got to the place we were told there was a two hour wait for dinner. Happily I told the party of four others "let's wait" and opened a tab at the bar. On cask they had something the bartender called a "Black Holey Moley." A dark version of their incredible Holey Moley Double IPA. Such a good beer, what an intimate experience of being able to sample these brewhouse treats. Other notables included the "Knuckle Dragger" A Belgian-milk-stout of incredible flavor and depth. The Knuckle Dragger was like Allagash Black, but even better, and that is one of my favorite Belgian stouts. Some really great beers on tap and a great selection of styles and flavors. Turns out the two hour wait was more like an hour and plenty of time to drink up before enjoying an excellent dinner. I had the Porter braised Chicken Leg with polenta, bacon and shitake mushrooms. Yum, excellent and some great beers on the side. The prices all so reasonable, especially when you are coming from NYC, can't argue with incredible $4 brew. Can't wait to go back.