Something Epic

           Welcome friends and beer lovers! This Blog is dedicated to the finely produced beers in Utah that contribute to the eclectic culture that exists in this state. I think that Utah has a lot to offer when it comes to beer and has a growing culture of beer making. So for my first post, I would like to talk a little bit about one of my favorite breweries here in Utah. Epic Brewing Company is one of Utah’s premier breweries and has made an impact on the beer culture in this state. David Cole and Peter Erickson founded this small brewery, and teamed up with brew master Kevin Crompton to create a brewery that would take beer in Utah to the next level. Together, this team has produced some of Utah most interesting and innovative beers. This brewery has taken the initiative to be more experimental with beer, and with each release of the same style of beer is slightly different than the previous. They have a unique style, qualities and characteristic to their lines of beer that is a different experience with each batch.

            Epic produces three series of brews that offer different levels of taste to the consumer. The Classic Series provides a group of basic beers that are finely crafted and simple for the average beer drinker. One of my favorites from this group is their Pfeifferhorn Lager, a delightful flavor that is refreshing with a hint of spice. Their Elevated Series is a unique group that varies subtly in flavor with each release of the beer style. The Brainless Belgian-Styled Golden Ale is my personal favorite in this group that has a rich flavor of malt and spicy noble hops. The Exponential Series is Epic’s Finest and most creative that explores the world of beer making with a higher alcohol content that the previous two series. My personal favorite from this group is the Wit Beer that has a rich and strong flavor that is brewed with wheat, oats, Belgian yeast, malts, and a dash of hops. The unique aspect about Epic is the ability of the consumer to look up the details of each release of beer from the Elevated and Exponential series and see the slight variations and experimentations with each.

            Epic is one of my favorite breweries and has developed a quick following over the last year and a half. Epic has received great reviews from local papers and is getting recognition outside of Utah, as seen with the collaborative project recently with the DC Brau Brewery.  This is just a little bit of info about Epic, and there will be more to come over the next week. In the mean time check out the link to their website under my links to the right, and if your in Salt Lake City, take the chance to sing by their brewery on 825 South and State Street.