Top American brewer now makes one of the world’s strongest beers — it’s illegal in 15 states & priced like fine wine

AN American brewer has created a beer that’s so strong it’s already been banned in 15 states.

The iconic brand said it wanted to push the limits of how beer is made when it created the hangover-inducing 30% ABV beverage.

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An American brewer has created a beer with a 30% ABVCredit: Getty

Jim Koch, founder and brewer of Samuel Adams Beer announced the releaseCredit: Getty

On Tuesday, Samuel Adams announced it is releasing a “barrel-aged extreme beer” called Utopias.

Utopias 2025 is “one of the strongest beers ever brewed,” and the shocking ABV means it’s illegal in 15 states, the company said.

The strong drink is bottled in individually numbered ceramic vessels and is meant to be sipped and tasted like liquor.

It’s also the cost of a fine wine, with the suggested retail price of $240.

Samuel Adams’ CEO Jim Koch explained that Utopias was developed as part of an ongoing effort to revolutionize the beer brewing process.

“When we first began the Utopias journey over thirty years ago, we set out to explore the limited of what beer could be,” he said in a statement.

“Reaching 30% ABC is a remarkable milestone for Utopias – not for the number itself, but for what it represents: the relentless pursuit of craft without compromise.

“Every vintage, barrel, and bottle reflects decades of experimentation, innovation, and collaboration, delivering a sipping experience that is truly unparalleled, collectible, memorable, and worth the wait.”

Utopias is barrel-aged in several different types of whiskey barrels, which Samuel Adams says gives the beverage a distinct character.

Every cask has been treated with Ruby Port, Carcavelos, Cognac, Scotch, Irish Whiskey, Amarone, or White Port.

The Irish Whiskey brings “notes of toasted oak and warm vanilla,” Amarone adds “rich, wine-soaked fruit depth,” and White Port “imparts a delicate honeyed sweetness.”

Samuel Adams fans who want to get their hands on a bottle may have more difficulties than they think.

According to the brewer’s website, bottles of Utopias are only released every other year.

There’s no clear indication as to where they’re sold – however, the company says to check specialty beer, wine, and liquor stores.

“It’s tough to find. Good luck,” writes the brewer.

Utopias cannot be sold in the following states:

Alabama

Arkansas

Georgia

Idaho

Missouri

Mississippi

Montana

New Hampshire

North Carolina

Oklahoma

Oregon

South Carolina

Utah

Vermont

West Virginia

Meanwhile, The Sun reviewed the world’s strongest beer, which has a breathtaking ABV of 75%.

The Beithir Fire beer is brewed in Britain and has caused some drinkers’ tongues to go numb from drinking it.

And there’s a scientific reason why some people love beer.

Samuel Adams fans can find the drink at select liquor storesCredit: Getty