Epic Mosaic

Epic has a new beer! It is fruity!  Almost overpoweringly so, on the first taste, with a mass of floral aroma and some sharp, fruity tones.  Settles down a bit after the first sip, but retains those same characters.  I don't think it wants to be too cold, either.  It isn't my favourite of their offerings, but its worth a try.

Also, I'm still loving the 'One Trick Pony' tag.  Embrace the hate, Epic!

Epic: Double Stout

Epic's 2012 Double Stout doesn't appear to exist on their website, which is a little disappointing because I want to see what they say about it.  I felt it was (typically of Epic) well loaded with hops.  Not too traditional a stout flavour. But you could get the more standard coffee/chocolate richness coming through despite the hops.  Head was a rich dark brown, and the beer smelled incredible.  I am a sucker for a good tagline, and 'Don't be Afraid of the Dark' sold me on this right from the start.

Pretty.

If you want a traditional stout, maybe buy something else.  If you want a beer that tastes like Epic beer, but darker... well.  Stout it is.