If you thought beer was all about light sips and mildly-alcoholic lagers, you might have to think again! Welcome to the wild, ferocious, and oh-so-boozy side of hops and malts, where a beer isn’t just your reliable weekend pal but a wild adventure in a bottle! Here is the list of the ‘Top 10 World Strongest Beer’ that will sway you away with their high alcohol content! Are you ready for this very beer-y fun joyride?
Alcohol by volume (ABV) 75%
88 Brewery’s Scottish Beithir Fire earns the title for being the world’s strongest beer as of June 2025. This is the drink that blurs the line between a traditional beer and a high ABV spirit. With an ABV of 75% that’s higher than most other spirits, this beer takes its alcohol content a little too seriously! The drink is brewed as a Scottish Ale for two months, after which it is blended with the ‘purest Scottish spirit’ to take its alcohol content up a few notches. Then it is sent for fermentation and filtration after which you have a beer that currently holds the title for being the world’s strongest beer.
Origin Scotland
ABV 67.5%
Brewmeister’s Snake Venom ruled the charts for quite some time as the strongest beer in the world before being dethroned by the current numero uno. However, with an ABV of 67.5%, it is needless to say that the beer is not to be messed with! The hoppy drink is made using smoked peat malt as well as two types of yeast during its production and a few other processes – the result of which is an incredibly potent drink. No need of gulping down multiple bottles of beer at a night out, a single bottle of Brewmeister Snake Venom can do all the work!
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Origin Scotland
ABV 65%
Before Snake Venom became a global rage as the ‘world’s strongest beer’, we had Armageddon by the same brewery. The beer is designed to be the perfect crossover between beer and whisky and it certainly delivers on that front. It achieves such a strong alcohol content through a process that involves cooling the beer to zero degrees. What this does is freeze the water enough to turn it into ice, but remember your chemistry classes? Alcohol doesn’t freeze at this temperature so the ice that is formed is carefully removed, leaving behind a high-alcohol content beer.
Origin Scotland
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ABV 60%
Europe’s micro-brewery scene is certainly at the forefront when it comes to crafting strong beer. Dutch brewer Koelschip managed to craft a brew that packs the punch with an ABV of 60%. With a perfect balance of sweet and bitter flavors, the beer is a delightful brew for those who enjoy their beer with a hint of bitterness. So, if you prefer bitter-sweet beer, this one’s for you. Just stay a little cautious while drinking it – you wouldn’t want to end up with bittersweet memories of your hangover though!
Origin The Netherlands
ABV 57.8%
Strength in Numbers is a result of a joint collaboration between Scotland’s BrewDog and Germany’s Schorschbräu. The blend has an ABV of 57.8% making it stronger than even some spirits like gin, tequila, and vodka. The breweries make use of the traditional Eisbock method – freezing the water, separating the ice, and re-blending the brew to concentrate the alcohol content. Then, Belgian Golden Ale that is aged for 10 years is added to the blend to craft one of the strongest beers in the world.
Origin The Netherlands
ABV 57%
While the name of the beer is certainly difficult to pronounce, it is quite a smooth drink when it comes to texture. After all, you can’t go wrong with a German beer! While it is debatable whether the brew is a result of scientific research or just an exploration of unused flavors, one thing is clear: one sip of this drink is enough to make you sway from one corner of the room to another. The Schorschbrau Schorschbock 57 is a hoppy drink that boasts of an ABV of 57% which explains the ‘57’ in its name. Deliciously strong and truly irresistible, this beer is certainly not for everyone!
Origin Germany
ABV 55%
We think most of you will agree that this is the most absurd looking beer bottle in this list of the ‘Top 10 world strongest beer’. Just take a look at the bottle and you’d understand why! The End of History is a delicious rare blond Belgian ale that’s smooth and flavorful but most discerning consumers would be awestruck only with its rather unusual ‘packaging’. Each bottle is encased in a taxidermied squirrel or weasel and yes you read it right! An unexpected, bizarre, and eerie drinking experience is guaranteed but we think the taste of the beer will definitely compensate for it!
Origin Scotland
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ABV 45%
It is safe to say that Koelschip Obilix walked so Koelschip Start The Future could run! The second Koelschip product on the list did not stay in the market as long as others in the list, but it managed to garner eyeballs for its high alcohol content and high-quality brew. With its pale amber hue, the beer is known for its sweet taste that also manages to tingle your taste buds and leave you with a slight burning sensation. Overall, if you’re in for a wild party with your friends and wish to spice up the drama, a few bottles of Koelschip Obilix will certainly do the trick!
Origin The Netherlands
ABV 43%
The name of this drink can certainly be added to your list of tongue twisters in a fun drinking game, but jokes apart, this German brew is criminally underrated! While its 57% ABV cousin enjoys all the attention, the Schorschbock 43 requires an acquired taste before you like it. The beer packs an overwhelmingly spicy punch that might not be suitable for all but you’ll eventually get used to the spice. It might not have managed to win the hearts of beer connoisseurs but the drink has definitely gained a cult following over the years.
Origin Germany
ABV 41%
No, it is not the 1960 war film that you’re thinking about – this is a quadruple India Pale Ale (IPA). What this means is that you’ll be in for four times the bitterness and the hops. Plus, it’s also frozen four times to lend it a high ABV of 41%. It is not common to see an IPA in a list of strong beers, but the Sink The Bismarck manages to make the cut.
Origin Scotland
Here we have the world’s 10 strongest beers currently and we think you should definitely try at least one of these. These liquid legends aren’t for the faint of heart (or liver), so step up with caution! Whether you’re trying out Brewmeister’s Armageddon or Schorschbrau Schorschbock 57, this list is about to be your boozy blueprint. Sip to your heart’s content but do so responsibly! Cheers!
