Samuel Adams Utopias 2007 Copper Decanter Utopia

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The reviews are in, and Utopias 2007 proves it is the pinnacle of extreme brewing!George Lenker of the Springfield Republican writes, "If Utopia is the concept of a perfect place, then SamuelAdams Utopias is the perfect drink for such a destination." and, "the 2007 version seems even better than the2005 Utopias" /printer/printer.ssf?/base/entertainment-0/1193211047246930.xml&coll=1Norman Miller of the Philadelphia Times-Reporter reports in a blind taste test, " The first glass was a Frapin's VIP XO, an 80-proof cognac that was named one of the top 50 spirits in the world. That received a total of 287 points from the tasters. Another sample was a 1994 Fonseca port wine, which received a 100-point rating from Wine Spectator magazine. The reviewers gave this 275 points. The Utopias won with 307 total points. My scoring gave Utopias 20 points, with both the Fonseca and the VIP XO receiving 18. I thought the cognac's alcohol taste was too much in the forefront, and I thought the port was slightly sweet."/printable.php?ID=74950You are bidding on a limited edition Sam Adams Utopias 2007 sealed decanter. This decanter is handcrafted exclusively by Ceramarte of Brazil exclusively for the Boston Beer Company. The bottle has a beautiful copper finish with two sliding doors which open to reveal Sam Adams. This also includes the box and hang tag seen in the photo. The hang tag has a code on it which allows you to order a free Riedel glass from the Sam Adams website designed especially for the Utopias beer.This is NOT a pre-order, you are bidding on the actual sealed bottle in the photo. Due to the rarity of this bottle and state laws, this will be carefully shipped via UPS ground with adult (21+) signature required.This is a rare find and is now sold out at retail liquor stores nationwide. Sam Adams Utopias was brewed in very limited batches. Due to state alcohol laws Samuel Adams Utopias was not sold as a beer in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington, and West Virginia.This bottle would make the ultimate gift for that special someone who has been extra good this year.THE BEER:By using an extended aging process and the finest all-natural ingredients from around the world, the brewers at Samuel Adams have created an uncarbonated beer of distinction. With a unique and complex flavor, this brew will excite beer drinkers' palates as well as those of appreciators of fine wine and spirits. Samuel Adams Utopias is an extraordinarily strong beer with an alcohol content of 25.6 percent alcohol by volume. F. Paul Pacult, one of the world's leading authorities on spirits and the editor of Spirit Journal, gave the 2003 edition of Samuel Adams Utopias a Classic rating (96-100), the highest rating recommendation for a spirit. (F. Paul Pacult, "Beer," Wine Enthusiast, November 2003)THE VISION:Samuel Adams' passion for pushing the envelope of traditional brewing techniques and rewriting the rules of beer making shines through with the re-release of Samuel Adams Utopias. Jim Koch, brewer and founder of Samuel Adams® beers, strives to raise beer drinkers' expectations of beer and break the boundaries of what people traditionally think of as beer. A beer to be savored, Samuel Adams Utopias rivals the finest cognacs and ports. The brewmasters recommend serving Samuel Adams Utopias as an ideal after-dinner drink at room temperature (about 70 degrees Fahrenheit) in two-ounce servings.Koch, who pioneered the extreme brewing movement in 1994 with the release of Samuel Adams Triple Bock, set the record for the strongest beer ever to be sold, with 17.5 percent alcohol by volume. Then, Samuel Adams® Millennium Ale, a brew which commemorated the year 2000, was introduced with an even higher alcohol content of 21 percent, setting a new record for the strongest beer ever sold. In 2002, Samuel Adams Utopias MMII® was introduced, shocking the ... read more

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