The Alchemist
Brewery

The Alchemist's signature beer, Heady Topper | © Breville USA / Flickr
No visit to Vermont would be complete without a stop to sample its legendary brews, and no brewer enjoys as much fame perhaps anywhere in the country as The Alchemist. Inexplicable to the uninitiated, this place has garnered a fervent following, and the brewery’s signature beer, Heady Topper, is considered the best example of an IPA in the world. Heady Topper alone draws thousands of visitors every year, as it is only sold in-state.