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A Scottish brewery claims to have produced the world's strongest beer,  Brewmeister's Armageddon, with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of a whopping 65 percent.

The dizzying mix made by the Brewmeister Brewery is brewed with ingredients that include crystal malt, wheat, flaked oats and 100 percent Scottish spring water. The beer then undergoes a process called freeze fermenting, which is done by drastically lowering the temperature and repeatedly removing the first part to freeze, leaving behind only the richest alcohol content. 

To help put this into perspective, beers consumed in the U.S. average between 4 to 10 percent ABV, depending on the brand.

When asked about its potency, Brewmeister's co-founder, Lewis Shand, told STV that the beer, which has a "viscous quality to it," delivers quite a punch. "Delivers a supersonic-charged explosion and conveys the taster to Drunksville" is probably more appropriate," said Shand. "In some respects, it is closer to a liqueur than a beer, but it is classified as a beer and we are pleased with it."

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/10/24/scottish-brewer-unveils-brewmeister-armageddon-world-strongest-proof-beer/#ixzz2AkV0tT4S

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Freeze fermenting is a form of distillation, and this most certainly wouldn't make it past the TABC and onto the shelves of Sack n Save next to the Milwaukee's Best. It's liquor distilled from beer just as cognac is a liquor distilled from wine.

Straight up fermentation without distillation maxes out at around 16%. Anything higher is either fortified (port) or distilled (whiskey/vodka)

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Yummy...maybe we can give it a try at next year's Oktoberfest event...what say you?

EDIT: PS...I think I need to make a trip over to check this out...who wants to help fund this educational "only" trip???? Maybe Thor could go along as well...we would NEVER get in any trouble...trust us!

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