“It tastes burnt.”
That’s according to one beer critic after trying Scottish ale Beithir Fire, which, with a whopping 75 percent ABV (alcohol by volume), claims to be the strongest beer in the world.
Most beers have between three and five percent alcohol content, so Beithir Fire comes with a bright yellow warning label stating not to drink more than 35ml in a single sitting.
The beer retails at £45.95 for a 330ml bottle and features a fire-breathing dragon on its label, a nod to its namesake.
This unique drink was created by Brewery 88 and was born from the relationship between two of Scotland’s most famous products, beer and distilled spirits.
Scotland’s Beithir Fire ale holds the title of “the world’s strongest beer” due to its extraordinary 75 percent ABV (alcohol by volume).
Beithir Fire retails at £45.95 for a 330ml bottle and features a fire-breathing dragon on its label – a nod to its namesake. It comes with a bright yellow warning label stating that no more than 35ml should be drunk in one sitting.
According to the brewery’s website, the Scottish-style barley ale is brewed for two months and then blended with pure Scotch alcohol before undergoing fermentation and triple filtration to remove all impurities.
88 Brewery describes the beer as having an initial hit that “warms the mouth and challenges the taste buds, followed by a hint of dried fruit and smokiness, with a finish very similar to malted barley.”
And it’s not for the faint of heart.
The host of the TikTok account @1minutebeerreviewDan took a swig from a 35ml glass of Beithir Fire and stated, “It’s very strong. It tastes burnt. My tongue is numb now.”
TikTok account @1minutebeerreview host ‘Dan’ took a swig from a 35ml glass of Beithir Fire and said: ‘It’s really strong. It tastes burnt. My tongue is numb now.’
In Scottish folklore, Beithir is a large dragon that inhabits caves and mountain valleys and is equipped with a poisonous stinger. The Beithir fire not only takes its name from this legend, but also from the fact that the first Scottish royal standard featured a dragon.
88 Brewery chief executive Andrew Chapman told MailOnline Travel: “We created the beer for a specific request from a distributor in an overseas market. Originally, it was intended to be a product for a single distributor in a single market. After a few years, the secret was out and we started receiving orders for the product in the UK and other international markets.
‘I’ve never felt my tongue go numb when drinking Beithir Fire. However, it is stronger than a cask strength whisky and should be treated as such. I’m more likely to drink the beer slowly rather than take a big gulp.
‘Due to the high alcohol content of Beithir Fire, we highly recommend serving in 35ml servings.’