Are you looking for the strongest beer in the world? Look no further than Brewmeister Snake Venom, a Scottish craft beer with an ABV of 67.5%. This beer is easily the heaviest on offer, and it's made with malted hop carbonation, two types of yeast, and smoked peat malt. Stouts are also known for their high alcohol content. On average, they have an ABV of 4%, but Imperial Stouts can exceed 16%.
If you see the term “Imperial” before any style of beer, it means that it is a stronger version of that style. As temperatures rise, preferences in beer styles begin to lean toward light beers with a lower alcohol content. Pilsners, citrus beers, and session beers are all popular choices for summertime. Wild or acidic beers are also fermented with yeasts that produce spontaneous fermentation.
Oktoberfest is a full-bodied beer with a rich roasted flavor and a dark copper color. It's made with smoked peat malt and champagne and ale yeasts, and it's multiple-frozen during fermentation to maintain its strength. Two characteristics used to describe beer styles are alcohol by volume (ABV) and the international bitterness unit (IBU). The Strength in Numbers is a fairly new beer made by mixing a Belgian golden beer aged for 10 years in whisky barrels with an Eisbock.
Koelchip's second entry on this list is named after the muscular companion of the French comic book hero Asterix. ABV is measured in milliliters of alcohol per liter of beer. For example, a beer described as 4% ABV contains 40 ml of alcohol per liter of beer. This English barley wine is made with Scottish spring water, smoked peat malt, brewer's yeast, and champagne yeast.
In moderation, beer can help prevent kidney stones, improve brain function, and even improve bone health. The curious craft beer known as Crunchy pilsners is a cross between whiskey and beer, combining crystalline malt, wheat, oat flakes, and spring water to flavor your taste buds.