Samuel Adams’ 30 percent ‘Utopias’ release illegal in 15 states

BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — After nearly 25 years and 14 batches, Samuel Adams and Boston Beer Company have finally reached “utopia.”

The brewing company has released 2025’s barrel-aged extreme beer that clocks in at 30 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

The brew is called Utopias.

The beer was first produced in 2001 and has hit shelves with ABVs of 24 to 28 percent, only now reaching the company’s desired 30 percent mark.

The milestone comes at a cost, as this potency makes Utopias illegal to sell in 15 states, including neighboring New Hampshire and Vermont.

Utopias’ strength isn’t the only eye-popping number; the suggested retail price of the beer is $240.