Tactical Nuclear Penguin

A Scottish brewery, with a history of controversy, claims to have made the world's strongest beer, called Tactical Nuclear Penguin.

The drink is so strong that it should be served in small measures usually reserved for spirits and its maker, BrewDog brewers of Fraserburgh described the 32% proof tipple as its "most audacious and ambitious project to date".

It's sure to be a hit in the Student Union bars and pubs, and with a name like that, who can blame them. However, I've sampled mega beers before and they truly can be disgusting. Not for the faint hearted, just the connoisseur or the show offs.

BrewDog, which describes itself as making "progressive, craft beers" was previously responsible for an 18.2% drink called Tokyo which it claimed had been "banned" by the Portman Group, the industry body which runs a voluntary code of conduct. It also made a low alcohol brew which it mockingly name "Nanny State". :o)

Only 500 bottles of its latest beer have been produced, with half going on sale for £30 each and remainder offered for £250 with a share in the company also on offer.

A warning on the label advises drinkers to take it in small servings: "and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance.

"In exactly the same manner that you would enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly yet anxious ghost."

Good luck to them.