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Samuel Adams' "Utopia" beer is high in alcohol and aged, just like a fine cognac. And some folks think it tastes even better.

• Samuel Adams Utopias holds the record as "the strongest beer in the world."

• Samuel Adams is part of the explosion of beer pubs and microbreweries.

• Utopia was aged in bourbon, scotch, cognac and port barrels since February 2001.

• Compare: cognac, $400 vs. Utopia, $100