There’s a new player in the local cider scene. Alchemy Cider has opened in the Buckman neighborhood, bringing a dark magic, metal-inspired aesthetic to the former Brewery 26 space. The taproom, which seats up to 50, is dark and moody, decorated with pointed arches, vintage church pews, sconces, and hooded figures—though for sunny days, there’s also a patio.

“I've been playing in heavy metal bands and punk bands since I was 15, so certainly musically and artistically, I've always leaned into darker undertones,” says Alchemy owner Kirk Evans. “A lot of cider brands tend to have a bubbly personality—and this is definitely the opposite end of that spectrum.”

Alchemy Cider currently offers a lineup of five flagship ciders, including a strawberry hibiscus yuzu number, a blackberry lemon verben

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