This MA Beer Is So Strong It's Illegal In 15 States: Food Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round-up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings and more in the state's dining scene.

This week, we learned that Sam Adams, the legendary Boston-based brewing company, has made a beer so unique that it's illegal to buy in 15 states.

The brewery has announced its 2025 "Utopias" brew an "extreme" one with an alcohol by volume of 30 percent.

Here's what was cooking this week in Massachusetts:

• Beloved Bakery Eyeing Central MA Opening
• New Sam Adams Beer Is Illegal To Buy In 15 States - Because It's So Strong
• Panera Bread Founder Donates $20M To Clark University
• SNAP Benefits In Jeopardy In MA Due To Government Shutdown, New Fed Rules
• The Salem Pantry Awarded $2 Million To Lease Food Distribution Warehouse
• Japanese Superstore Chain Coming To The Boston Area
• Framingham Grocer Announces Closing Before 1 Year Anniversary
• MA Taqueria Continues 2025 Expansion With New Opening This Week