The ultra-strong beer is illegal in 15 states due to its alcohol content but available in 35 others for $240 per 24.5-ounce bottle.

Samuel Adams, one of the pioneers of craft beer, has brought back a new edition of its Samuel Adams Utopias brew - and this year, it's one of the strongest beers ever brewed.

Samuel Adams Utopias 2025 is the 14th release of the barrel-aged extreme beer and has a 30% alcohol by volume (ABV).

According to the company, Utopias 2025 marks a milestone for the team with the achievement of their decades-long goal of 30% ABV.

The biggest challenge in brewing a high ABV beer is the flavor and quality, the company noted, adding that Samuel Adams has brewed 24%-28% ABV beers since its first release in 2001.

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"When we first began the Utopias journey over thirty years ago, we set out to explore the limits of what beer could be," Jim Koch, the founder and brewer of Samuel Adams, said in a news release. "Reaching 30% ABV 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."

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But Utopias 2025 has also garnered a lot of attention because of its strength.

Due to the beer's high alcohol content, it is illegal to sell in 15 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia.

For example, Georgia and New Hampshire cap alcohol by volume in beers at 14%.

Meanwhile, the beer is legal in 35 states, including California, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania and more.

This limited-edition beer is bottled in individually numbered ceramic vessels and costs a suggested retail price of $240 per 24.5-ounce bottle. It is now available in select specialty beer and liquor stores in the 35 states.

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Despite this beer's release, Americans say they are drinking less alcohol than ever, according to a poll conducted over the summer.

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The Gallup poll found that approximately 54% of Americans said they drink alcoholic beverages such as liquor, wine, or beer, which is lower than at any other point in the past 30 years.