MMMMM! Copper Cone Pale Ale- Epic Brewing Company SLC

Ok so this isn’t really an “eat” per se, but who doesn’t want to drink their grains anyway??? Epic Brewing Company makes beers that are sooo delicious they sell out in just a few days! Tonight (after a day of not so awesome job interviews) I am unwinding with my favorite from their Elevated Series – Copper Cone Pale Ale. This pale ale is not whimpy so if you’re looking for something to soothe your American Water Lager Palate (that’s right, your AWLP and it’s as unattractive as it sounds) this beer is probably not for you.

True to it’s name the color is warm copper and the head is just off white with beautiful lacing. The aroma is strong, think California IPA with a lot of citrusy notes. The flavor packs a punch, hop heads you are going to LOVE this beer. To me the taste is grapefruity, with a piney background and caramel finish. I can’t say I have had a hoppier tasting beer EVER! At 6.8% alc/vol this beer is way too easy to drink! The malts balance out the IBUs perfectly. I disagree with those who say this is an IPA. It has a lot of hop flavor and is on the high side for pale ale IBUs but the malty mouthfeel and sweetness takes it back to APA status.

Epic Brewing is new in town, not that they haven’t made a name for themselves already. Specializing in “strong” beers you’ll need to drop by their Brewery on State St. to pick up most of what they have to offer. Currently they are selling 4 beers through the state stores and to be honest I haven’t had a chance to try them yet. Go to their website to check out all the awesome places in town that are serving Epic beers. Lastly, if you become addicted (like me) then save your bottles to be recycled at Cali’s Natural foods (details here), or find a local home brewer (like me) who always need more 22ozers!