When beer is a luxury
Some beers have managed to reach such exorbitant prices that they seem more a whim of millionaires than a drink to enjoy with friends. These exclusive beers not only seduce for their taste, but for the unique and extravagant stories that accompany them. Let’s discover what is behind these golden bottles that are on the price podium, and let’s see if they are up to their cost!
Space Barley: Astronaut’s beer
Have you ever wondered what a beer made with barley would be like five months in space? That is precisely what Sapporo achieved, the Japanese brewer. Having sent seeds to the International Space Station, they managed to create the ‘Space Barley’, which was launched to the market with a price of $ 110 per bottle, which, of course, includes a touch of science in its creation. The best of all, the money collected was donated to scientific initiatives for children in Japan and Russia. Health for knowledge!
Tutankhamun Ale: a sip in time
Imagine to open a beer bottle with more than 3,000 years of history. This is the Tutankhamun Ale, rescued from the shadows of ancient Egypt. After archaeologists discovered a recipe in the Temple of the Sun, the Scottish brewer Jim Merrington prepares 1,000 bottles, some of which reached prices of up to $ 7,686 in auctions. Will Sorbo be worth the trip in time?
Tactical Nuclear Penguin: An ice cream power
More than a beer; It is an experience of the icy north. Brewdog launched the nuclear tactical Penguin with an impressive 32%alcoholic graduation. The elaboration process lasted up to eight months in whiskey barrels, and was subsequently frozen to reach that monumental volume. With an average price of 175, it reminds us that enjoying a good beer sometimes implies a bit of ‘freshness’.
Samuel Adams Utopias: The toughest beer in America
This delicious Lager is considered the most expensive in the United States, with a price that is around $ 238 per bottle of 750 ml. Founded in 1984 by the passionate beer Jim Koch, the Samuel Adams Utopias is a tribute to the tradition of beer production. The maturation process in whiskey and cognac barrels for up to 18 months is really worth it. Do not hastily drink it, since it is served in small quantities, just like a good brandy.
Schorschbock 57: The German revolution
If you are looking for a beer with a powerful kick, the Schorschbock 57 could be your choice. With 57.7% alcohol, this impressive German creation reached the market in 2011 through the innovative EISBOCK method. It only occurs in limited lots, what the older sister of the ‘Bier’ cocktail is a whim of $ 280. Do you want a unique experience? Here you have it!
Sink the bismarck: the fight of beers
Brewdog threw himself into the challenge of producing a stronger beer to overcome Schorschbräu, giving rise to ‘Sink The Bismarck’. With 41% alcohol, this elixir was the war cry to raise the trophy between brewers at a price of $ 90. His name takes inspiration from naval history, making it a beer with a narrative that drunk until before trying.
The incredible colors of Jacobsen Vintage
Born in Denmark, this Barley Wine is a work of art in itself. Jacobsen Vintage, whose bottles with approximately 10 years of maturation were sold for $ 400, is wrapped in aromas that evoke the warmth of the oak and a candy to caramel. In addition, the auction process benefited the children of Africa, turning each drink into an act of generosity.
Antarctic Nail Ale: Pura Delicia Glacial
Produced with melted water from an Antarctic glacier, the Antarctic Nail Ale is an experience that offers a mixture of nature and beer skill. With only 30 bottles available, this Australian jewel was auctioned by figures that reached $ 1,800, leading us to reconsider how privileged guests we are of nature.
The End of History: The beer that ended with the game
With an alcoholic graduation of 55 degrees, this beer was a real milestone in the world of intense beers. Thrown into bottles lined with dissected animals, generates both amazement and curiosity. Only 12 bottles were produced and sold for $ 830. Brewdog reached the top for a short time, but his name will remain in the history of the beer world.
Old good aid Ale: La Joya Belga
Considered the most expensive beer in the world, with a price that is around $ 1200, this Belgian has been a finding in a basement in London. Stored by decades, its mixture of citrus and caramel flavors makes it an extraordinary sensory experience. With 8% alcohol, it definitely takes the medal in brewing luxury.
Final reflections: Is the price worth?
So there they have it: from space barley to old elaboration techniques, these beers are more than drinks; They are stories, innovations and, often, a work of liquid art. The question is, would you pay so much to say that you have tried one of these oddities? Sometimes, the real luxury is not only in the cost, but in the experience of savoring a story with each sip.
