Samuel Adams Releases 2007 Utopias
Few craft beers have been celebrated with the excitement of Samuel Adams’ Utopia line. This is because the Utopia is no ordinary beer, and is designed to be more of a high end after dinner drink than a beer designed for high volume consumption. Only 12,000 bottles of the 2007 Utopias will be created, and each one will come in its own ceramic decanter shaped like a brew kettle (a previous version is shown above) and featuring a hand number from the brewery.
These special craft beers use three different types of hops, a version of yeast that is normally reserved for champagne, and a blend of flavors and processes designed to create one of the best beers in the world. Previous Utopias have received the highest review possible from Spirit Journal, which is appropriate because the 27 percent alcohol content means the Utopia is closer to a spirit than a beer.
The rarity and quality of the Utopias are reflected in the price tag. Starting price for each bottle begins at $120 to $140, but according to the brewery press release most of the sales will be in restaurants. At Morton’s Steakhouse the limited edition beer is featured on the after dinner menu, and is served in a port glass for a cost of over $200 a bottle. Brewers are also traveling the country hosting dinners, so if you simply must try the Utopia be sure to call around and see if a restaurant in your area is having one of the brewery’s many Utopia dinners.
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