An Alchemical Reaction
schools on soft-skills training , mentoring kids with physical and intellectual disabilities , and implementing anti-racism plans ,” shares Jen .
They also donate their property , advertising , and other resources to the Stowe Jazz Festival every year , an event organized by local musician and international record producer George Petit . The festival is free for all attendees , so of course , such a big undertaking wouldn ’ t be possible without underwriters like The Alchemist and donations from local businesses and jazz enthusiasts everywhere .
“ We love beer ,” reiterates John , “ but what really excites us is what we ’ re able to do with the power that our business gives us . A force for change and good . People ask , ‘ What is it about our beer ?’ First , our beer is unpasteurized and unfiltered , it ’ s alive . The yeast cell is a single celled organism that ’ s alive . Every living organism in the universe reacts positively and negatively to its environment . That beer is being influenced by the swirls of energy that are around it constantly . The way we treat our employees — with the respect , salaries , and the benefits that they deserve . When you walk into the place , it ’ s palpable , and it is very intentional . It makes happy beer , good beer . That is the indescribable quality that exists here .”
Or — in other words — it ’ s made with love . n
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