Epic Brewing takes over Massachusetts this week

Epic Brewing Co. LLC was opened in May 2010 in Salt Lake City and expanded to Colorado in 2013. The brewery’s distribution has exploded during that time, with availability now in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Oh, and now: Massachusetts, making it an even 20 states nationally. Distribution will be handled by Atlantic Importing and Distributing Co. and will cover the entire state.

“Atlantic is the premier craft-focused distributor in Massachusetts with a longstanding history of commitment to service,” explains National Sales Manager Darin McGregor.

The initial brand launch will include nearly half of Epic’s portfolio and focus on the popular barrel-aged beers including its highly rated Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout and its unique Belgian-Style fruit beers.

“We are excited to be able to offer the depth of Epic’s core specialty releases as well as their expanding sour offerings,” said Mino Soghomonian, general sales manager for Atlantic.

To introduce Epic Brewing, a series of tap take-overs and tasting events have been scheduled with craft-centric retailers. McGregor and Co-Founder Dave Cole will be in attendance.

Wednesday, Feb. 3
Epic Launch Party
Sunset Grill and Tap, Allston, Mass.
@ 6 p.m.
Pouring: Escape to Colorado IPA, Lil Brainless Raspberries, Hop Syndrome, Hopulent IPA on Nitro, Brainless on Peaches, Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout, Sour Apple Saison, Tart N Juicy Sour IPA, Elder Brett and Imperial IPA #50 with New Zealand hops.

Thursday, Feb. 4
The Official Extreme Beer Fest Kickoff Party
Meadhall, Cambridge, Mass.
@ 6 p.m.
Pouring: Smoked and Oaked Belgian Strong Ale and Imperial IPA #50 with New Zealand hops.

Thursday, Feb. 4
The Epic EBF After Party
Bukowski’s, Cambridge, Mass.
@ 8 p.m.
Pouring: Escape to Colorado IPA, Lil’ Brainless Raspberries, Big Bad Baptist, Son of a Baptist on Nitro, Brainless on Peaches, Tart n’ Juicy Sour IPA and Pomme Baril Apple Brandy Ale.

Friday, Feb. 5
Post Extreme Beer Fest Party
Lower Depths, Boston.
@ 10 p.m.
Pouring: Hop Syndrome Lager, Sour Apple Saison, Tart n’ Juicy Sour IPA, Elder Brett, Son of a Baptist on Nitro, Smoked and Oaked, Pomme Brail Apple Brandy Ale, Sour Brainless on Peaches and Imperial IPA #50 with New Zealand hops.