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A drink with a sonorous name, reminiscent of the inevitable decline of human civilization, was released in Scotland in 2012.
A small company of ambitious young people decided to challenge the mastitis of fellow brewers and create the strongest beer in the world. And they succeeded.
At the time of release, Armageddon, containing 65% alcohol (by volume), outperformed its rival – the record holder from Brewdog – by 10 points.
No longer a strong beer
However, the enterprising Scots did not stop there and in 2013 they organized the production of a stronger beer called Snake Venom. The drink already contained 67,5% alcohol and pushed Armageddon on the podium.
And then he had to give way to a stronger product from Holland.
It is possible that the race for leadership will continue.
Armageddon Beer Technology
Brewers use different methods to produce high-grade beer.
The most cunning ones simply add ethyl alcohol or whiskey to the drink, thereby increasing the turnover.
However, doubts arise whether such a product deserves the proud title of “the strongest beer in the world” and whether it is beer at all?
The Scottish company Brewmeister uses a freeze-out technique to create high-temperature samples – “Armageddon” and “Snake Venom”.
At low temperatures, the water contained in drinks turns into ice and is removed, while alcohol remains in a liquid state and is stored.
As a result, the fortress grows, and the beer turns from a low-alcohol product into a high-alcohol one.
Characteristics of the drink Armageddon
The manufacturer, in addition to traditional hops and caramel malt, included spring water, wheat and oat flakes in the composition of Armageddon, which made it possible to soften the degree as much as possible.
The consistency of the drink is thick, viscous, oily, reminiscent of sauce.
Color – dark brown, close to the shade of strong tea.
The aroma is light, slightly pronounced, with a sweet trail of caramel.
As for taste, strong Scottish beer is from the category “for an amateur”.
Consumers appreciated
The taste characteristics of Armageddon are extremely low, noting that it looks less like beer and more like vodka diluted with sweet water.
There were doubts about the degree. Most tasters felt that the drink did not pull at the declared 65 revolutions.
Especially considering the high cost – about $ 100.
Whether it is worth paying that kind of money for dubious pleasure or spending it on proven products is a matter of taste and personal preference.
Relevance: 26.02.2019
Tags: Beer, Cider, Ale, Beer brands