I’m inextricably attracted to men with altruistic goals. There’s something about a guy who dedicates his life to the betterment of mankind -- that’s why I have the hots for Jim Watt and Martin Dickie, the creators of Tactical Nuclear Penguin, the world’s strongest beer. It also doesn’t hurt that they have Scottish accents, rapier wits and are willing to walk around an ice cream factory totally naked. (You really should watch their video.) Did I mention they also own a brewery? Forget about prince charming, my knight’s shinning armor is a stainless steel brew tank.

Now back to the beer. Tactical Nuclear Penguin is more than six times stronger than the average American Coors with 32% alcohol. BrewDog Brewery, ages their beer for 18 months in two types of Scottish whiskey casks, and then freezes the whole batch for more than three weeks, removing water and upping alcohol concentration.

Of course, teetotalers panties are all in a bunch, so BrewDog had to put a warning label on their bottles --  it’s the best one ever. "This is an extremely strong beer; it should be enjoyed in small servings and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance. It is exactly the same manner you would enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly yet anxious ghost."

I’m grateful for Tactical Nuclear Penguin because it personifies mankind’s ingenuity (and what drunks can do when they really put their mind to it). TNP will soon be available for responsible sipping in the U.S. -- but it comes at a high-price -- about $53 a bottle. I know that seems like a lot, but since I’ll be marrying one of the creators, consider each bottle you buy an early wedding gift to me.

Today I’m grateful for Tactical Nuclear Penguin.