Looking for the strongest beers in the world in 2025 this Holiday Season? These are the top 10 highest-ABV beers ever commercially produced — extreme brews that blur the line between beer and spirits. From Scottish freeze-concentrated monsters topping 67% ABV to legendary American barrel-aged giants, this list features the current world record holder (Brewmeister Snake Venom at 67.5%), cult classics like Samuel Adams Utopias, and rare eisbocks that sparked the famous “beer strength wars” between BrewDog and Schorschbräu. Perfect for beer geeks searching for the most alcoholic beer, highest ABV beer, or simply the strongest beer money can buy. Sip slowly — these are meant to be savored like fine whisky, not chugged!
1) Brewmeister Snake Venom – 67.5% ABV
Currently the strongest beer in the world, Brewmeister Snake Venom from Scotland is a fortified barley wine that pushes the limits of brewing. At a staggering 67.5% ABV, this freeze-distilled monster delivers intense warming alcohol, dark fruit, caramel, and a viscous, spirit-like mouthfeel. Warning: Brewmeister recommends sipping it like a whisky — this is NOT a session beer.
Address: Fife Street, Keith, Moray AB55 5AL, Scotland
Website: https://www.brewmeister.co.uk/
2) Brewmeister Armageddon – 65% ABV
The slightly “weaker” sibling of Snake Venom, Brewmeister Armageddon still clocks in at an insane 65% ABV. Brewed with crystal malt, wheat, flaked oats, and freeze-concentrated multiple times (eisbock style), it offers massive toffee, raisin, and boozy heat. One of the most alcoholic beers ever commercially produced.
Address: Fife Street, Keith, Moray AB55 5AL, Scotland
Website: https://www.brewmeister.co.uk/
3) Koelschip Start the Future – 60% ABV
This legendary Dutch extreme beer from Brouwerij ‘t Koelschip holds the title of one of the strongest beers ever made at 60% ABV. Produced using fractional freezing (eisbock method), Start the Future is incredibly rare, intensely alcoholic, and sought after by collectors of high-ABV beers worldwide.
Address: Grace Kellystraat 21, 1328 NW Almere, Netherlands
Website: https://www.brouwerijhetkoelschip.nl/
4) Schorschbräu Schorschbock 57 – 57.8% / 57% ABV
German brewery Schorschbräu fired back in the famous “strength war” with BrewDog by releasing Schorschbock 57%. The 57.8% version was a direct challenge to BrewDog, while the 57% pure version followed. This eisbock-style doppelbock is dark, rich, and overwhelmingly strong — one of the highest ABV beers legally called “beer” in Germany.
Address: Oberer Markt 1, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany
Website: https://www.schorschbraeu.de/
5) BrewDog Tactical Nuclear Penguin – 55% ABV
A pioneer in the extreme beer movement, BrewDog’s Tactical Nuclear Penguin was once the world’s strongest beer at 55% ABV (though later versions were 32%). Achieved through 16 months of freeze concentration, it tastes like a blend of imperial stout and whisky — dark chocolate, espresso, and massive alcohol warmth.
Address: Badlands, Woodend Road, Ellon AB41 8GZ, Scotland
Website: https://brewdog.com/
6) Schorschbräu Schorschbock 43 – 43% ABV
Another entry from Germany’s Schorschbräu, the Schorschbock 43% is a dark, malty eisbock that was briefly the world’s strongest beer before the arms race continued. Rich with prune, molasses, and intense alcoholic heat, it’s a cult classic among high-ABV beer hunters.
Address: Oberer Markt 1, 91710 Gunzenhausen, Germany
Website: https://www.schorschbraeu.de/
7) Samuel Adams Utopias – 30% ABV
Released every two years, Samuel Adams Utopias is America’s strongest commercially available beer at around 28% ABV (varies by batch). Aged in a variety of spirit barrels (bourbon, cognac, rum), this uncarbonated, sherry-like ale offers complex flavors of vanilla, maple, dark fruit, and warming alcohol. A true collector’s item.
Address: 30 Germania Street, Boston, MA 02130, USA
Website: https://www.samueladams.com/
8) The Bruery Chocolate Rain 2025 – 27.0% ABV Bourbon + rye + ruby Port barrel-aged imperial stout loaded with TCHO cocoa nibs. Fudge brownie batter, cherry cordials, toasted oak, and a velvet body that coats the glass. One of the most decadent dessert beers on the planet.
Website: thebruery.com/chocolate-rain
Address: 717 Dunn Way, Placentia, CA 92870
9) The Bruery Grey Monday 2025 – 25.5% ABV Black Tuesday base aged in bourbon and rye barrels with hazelnuts. Huge waves of Frangelico-like hazelnut, dark chocolate, espresso, and sweet bourbon heat. A cult classic every February.
Website: thebruery.com/chocolate-rain
Address: 717 Dunn Way, Placentia, CA 92870
10) The Bruery Black Tuesday 2025 – 24.5% ABV The beer that started the high-ABV imperial stout arms race. Pure bourbon-barrel character, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, molasses, and a chewy, warming finish. Still one of the most sought-after bottles in America.
Website: thebruery.com/chocolate-rain
Address: 717 Dunn Way, Placentia, CA 92870
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