Samuel Adams’s new brew, the Utopia Beer, registers at a whopping 28% alcohol by volume — high enough to make it illegal in 15 states.
“We pioneered the barrel-aging and blending process of Utopias almost 30 years ago and continue that time-honored tradition today,” Sam Adams founder Jim Koch said.
The beer’s legal challenge arises from its 28% ABV. An average beer’s ABV stands around 5%, and heavier spirits like rum, vodka, and tequila will range close to 40% ABV.
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The brew is lawful to be sold in Massachusetts and will be available at select liquor stores for $240 per bottle beginning Oct. 11.
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“Since the introduction of Utopias in 2002, brewers have explored uncharted territory with each brew, experimenting with different kinds of aging barrels, new flavors, and different blending techniques, Koch said. “The result is always special, spirited, and worth waiting for.”
The Utopia is the product of the brewing company mixing its “extreme beers.”
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Some of those brews have been stored in reserve inside wooden bourbon casks for close to 30 years.
