A Russian imperial stout from the 3 Floyds Brewing Co. that ranks #2 in BeerAdvocate’s list of the top beers in the world, meaning there’s way more to this brew than just its impressive 15% ABV. Although stout and porter are very similar, stout is darker and heavier, with a rich, creamy head. It’s flavoured and coloured by barley. Slightly sweeter to the taste than porter, stout also uses a portion of unmalted roasted barley, leading to some delicious, toasted flavours such as chocolate, coffee, oatmeal or cream. Pilsner Another entry from De Struise Brouwers, this time a Russian imperial stout. With a slightly more modest ABV of 22%, this beer is more approachable.

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They no longer brew this beer, and only a handful of bottles were ever produced, so it’s unlikely you’ll ever get to sample it. Another Russian imperial stout from 3 Floyds, this time aged in rye barrels and infused with cinnamon and pink peppercorns.Another version of the Deal with the Devil beer from Anchorage brewing, this is a double oak-aged iteration with just a touch less alcohol. Two of the major players when it comes to concocting the strongest beers possible are the UK’s BrewDog and Germany’s Schorschbräu. One day, they decided to team up, and the 57.8% Strength in Numbers was the result. Another of the famously strong beers, and at 45% ABV, it’s still stronger than most whiskies. The nose suggests countryside fruits, and there’s also some sweetness mixed in, something like molasses or treacle. At least that much alcohol in a beer would be describable as “whopping” if we hadn’t already seen a slew of beers well over 50-60% ABV! The elderflower adds a delicate, floral flavour, while the pilsner cuts through the sweetness to add crispness, pleasing those with less of a sweet tooth. It’s juicy, thirst-quenching and only 2.5% ABV, so ideal for those summer afternoon drinks.

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It is strongly reminiscent of bourbon thanks to the barrel-ageing process, and while the alcohol is unmistakably there, it is smooth, warm and comforting rather than obtrusive. Another beer that is much more like a whiskey, the Esprit de Noel from Italian brewers Baladin is bright yellow in color and is warm and smooth to drink, displaying notes of wood and chocolate. There’s a fruitiness in both the nose and the taste, accompanied by a sweetness from the malt, as you would expect from a beer of this style.

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It’s aged for 11 months in cognac barrels and has an enticingly fruity nose and a layered flavor profile with notes of caramel, molasses, vanilla, dark raisins and coconut. This beer isn’t anywhere near the strongest you can find – but we’ve included it because it’s among the most perfect strong beers you’ll ever taste. So while there are many stronger beers available, this is still one of the best high-ABV brews around. Again, serve this after dinner and you’ll appreciate it as an aperitif – just don’t try drinking it like a regular beer because that’s just not what it’s meant for. However, you’ll know if you come across a bottle due to the unique and unmistakable presentation. Bottles of End of History come stuffed inside a real dead squirrel.

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And that’s about it. It’s harsh and it burns, but at one time it was the strongest beer in the world. And that’s about the only reason you’d choose to drink it. More of the same from The Bruery, this is another American imperial stout with the same ABV of 19.9%, this time with predominant notes of coffee in both the nose and the mouth, as you may guess from the name. Those were more innocent days though, and the Tactical Nuclear Penguin registered an ABV of “only” 32% – but that was still high enough to make it arguably the strongest beer ever brewed at the time. The 16.2% ABV is also very apparent in the flavor, making this an indulgently boozy beer to enjoy in moderation. It goes through an ageing process that involves bourbon maple syrup barrels, and the result is a beautifully rich beer with elements of things like coffee, coconut and vanilla discernible in the flavor profile. Easy drinking despite the booze, so remember to take it easy!At 28% ABV, this tipple is still more reminiscent of a spirit than a beer, and most people will easily be able to imagine they are drinking a scotch or a bourbon. These beers are aged in barrels, and the flavor is a complex smoky, malty, fruity mixture. It’s dark in color, sweet and fruity in the nose and delivering chocolate, maple and coffee notes when you sip. There’s also a strong hint of bourbon that lingers in the mouth well after you swallow.