Epic Brewing announces Big Bad Baptist Reserve 2022
Every year, Denver and SLC-based Epic Brewing Company sets aside some of its best-tasting barrels to make a special blend for Big Bad Baptist Reserve, and the 2022 rendition is Bigger & Badder than ever.
Epic Brewing sourced a mix of bourbon barrels and single malt barrels from Vapor Distilling in Boulder, Colorado to make Big Bad Baptist Reserve 2022. “This year’s barrels were spectacular, so we opted for a low chocolate and coffee addition in order to let the barrel character shine through,” said Jordan Schupbach, Head of Operations.
The bourbon barrels contribute a deep oak characteristic with subtle notes of vanilla and caramel, while the single-malt barrels contribute a mild but recognizable peated smokiness. Fewer than 600 cases of this rare release will be produced.
Big Bad Baptist Reserve 2022 will be available at Epic Brewing Company this May with a limited amount distributed to select states (in Oregon via Day One Distribution). Enjoy one now and set one aside for a special occasion.
Malt Bill: Muntons Maris Otter Malt, Briess 2-Row Brewers Malt, Crystal Muntons, Weyermann Light Munich Malt I, 2-Row Chocolate Malt 2-Row Black Malt, Roasted Barley.
Hops: Nugget, Chinook, Cascade
Adjuncts: Coffee and Cacao Nibs
ABV: 11.5%