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Alchemy Distillery

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ALCHEMY DISTILLERY

Overview of the Distillery

Alchemy Distillery is located in Arcata in Humboldt County and operates as a small-batch craft distillery. It is described as award-winning and works with a local supply chain, sourcing ingredients as close to home in Humboldt as possible. The facility is a full production facility, and the company distributes locally via Humboldt Beer Distributors.

History

The company profile is clearly local: they prioritize local ingredients from Humboldt County and local distribution. Distribution is handled by Humboldt Beer Distributors, a family-owned company with roots dating back to 1973. The distillery produces in small batches and is located in Arcata. Pages on its founding, ownership history, or a longer chronology of milestones do not appear in the available material, but local sourcing and collaboration with local distributors are recurring themes.

Raw Materials and Production

The documented focus of the production is small-batch production and sourcing from local suppliers in Humboldt County. The facility is described as a full production facility in Arcata. There are no details on malting, fermentation times, distillation methods, number of pot stills, or the use of smoke/peat. However, the information notes that the company describes itself as 'award-winning' and prioritizes working with local ingredients.

Visiting the Distillery

The facility at 330 South G Street is normally closed to the public, but the distillery offers periodic behind-the-scenes tours and tastings. These events are announced on the site's EVENTS tab, on Facebook, and in a monthly newsletter. A tasting room is listed as 'opening soon'. Practical contact details include a PO Box 4154, Arcata, CA 95518, a telephone number and an e-mail.

Philosophy and Craft

The distillery's core values are local rootedness and craft in small batches. They prioritize sourcing raw materials from the local area in Humboldt County and work with local distribution through established, family-owned channels. This combination of local sourcing and small-batch production is a central element of their practice.