If you’re a fan of high-alcohol beers, you’ll have to look outside of Oregon and 14 other states to grab a taste of Samuel Adams’ latest release, Utopias. This limited edition beer boasts an extraordinary alcohol by volume (ABV) of 30%, making it potentially the strongest beer available. The 2025 release has led the company to label it as "perhaps the strongest beer on Earth."

Oregon has a strict limit on the ABV for malt beverages sold in bottles or cans, capped at 16%. This means that Utopias is banned within its borders due to its staggering potency.

Samuel Adams has brewed Utopias since 2001, with previous versions generally falling within the 24% to 28% ABV range, which is still significantly higher than the average beer’s 5% ABV, according to Alcohol.org. The company’s mission with Utopias has been to challenge conventional perceptions of beer, making it a sought-after item on many beer enthusiasts’ lists.

Alongside Oregon, the beer is illegal in states including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, and West Virginia.

In states where it is legal, the beer is available for a price of $240 for a 24.5-ounce bottle. Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch remarked that achieving a 30% ABV is a major achievement and highlights the commitment of the brewery to craft without compromise.

For more details, you can check the official Samuel Adams webpage.