Unique
flavors of vintage port, the finest cognac and layers of caramel, sherry and
maple make-up this rich, dark liquid. Lingering tastes of cherry and vanilla also
make the taste buds tingle. This isn’t your usual fall-time beverage, instead
it’s the epitome of Samuel Adams brewing known as their coveted Utopias®.
Utopias® is
the world’s strongest naturally fermented beer made, at 56 proof. Served at
room temperature, in a snifter, Utopias® offer a flavor unlike any other beer;
it’s commonly referred to as “extreme beer”.
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This 2009
release has been years in the making. Perfected in Buffalo Trace barrels at
their award-winning distillery by the same name. The 200-year old brewery
selected a blend of batches, some having aged up to 16 years and in the barrel
room of their Boston Brewery, in a variety of woods; with the latest batch
having spent time in Portuguese muscatel finishing casks, where a flavorful,
slightly fruity brew with a sweet, malty flavor reminiscent of a port, was
born.
Utopias®
come from the ultimate beers of Triple Bock and Millenium, but taken to a new
level. Brewed using a variety of malted barley, blended with scotch and bourbon
for up to a decade.
Utopias®
makes a perfect after dinner drink, if you can find it. Samuel Adams Utopias®
was released in limited quantities. According to ChowHound, Whole Foods sells the delicious
drink in its gold cask for $189.95 plus tax. To find a batch near you, enter
your zip code here.
Malt Varieties: Two-row pale
Harrington and Metcalfe, Caramel 60
Hop Variety: Hallertau Mittelfruh,
Spalt and Tettnager
