This isn’t the first time we’ve managed to snag beers from Epic’s Big Bad series of Barrel-Aged Stouts, but that doesn’t mean you’ve tried it. Because we NEVER get enough of these limited releases to go around!

Today is no different — if you want to sample 3 different versions of 2018 Baptist, you’d better act fast. Just check out what you’ll get:

2018 Big Bad Baptist: 

• The first time we got this brew, it earned a staggering 4.30 rating on Tavour.
• It’s aged in Bourbon barrels and infused with locally roasted coffee and cacao nibs.
• According to Draft Mag, it tastes like “dark chocolate, with hints of sourdough.” The folks at Paste Mag are fans, too: “In terms of price point and quality, it can scarcely be beat.”

2018 Big Bad Baptista:

• Last time around, you guys rated this brew a whopping 4.33 on Tavour.
• For this version, the brewers amp up the complexity of Bourbon barrels, coffee, and cacao nibs with cinnamon and vanilla, creating a creamy, Mexican chocolate-like experience. 
• Draft Mag says it tastes like “cinnamon frosting on a chocolate cake.” No arguments here!

2018 Quadruple Barrel Big Bad Baptist:

• We’ve only managed to score a tiny stash of this version, but you guys gave it a tremendous 4.33 on Tavour last time.
• This brew is all about the barrels. It’s aged in a combo of Whiskey and Rum barrels with cacao nibs, and it’s flavored with barrel-aged coffee, barrel-aged coconut, and barrel aged almond! And yes, barreling the adjuncts really does change the flavor!
• Paste Mag describes this brew as “positively fudgy,” saying “the overall effect is not unlike one of those small, liqueur filled chocolate cordials.” YUM!

We don’t have a ton of these 2018 vintage treasures, but if you’re lucky enough to score some for yourself, we highly recommend inviting your Stout lovin’ pals around for a side by side tasting. These beers have plenty of glorious similarities, but it’s the delicious differences that’ll really blow your mind.

Big Bad Baptist rated 4.30 on Tavour; 97/100 on BeerAdvocate; 4.23 on Untappd.

Big Bad Baptista rated 4.33 on Tavour; 97/100 on BeerAdvocate; 4.34 on Untappd.

Quadruple Barrel Big Bad Baptist rated 4.33 on Tavour; 97/100 on BeerAdvocate; 4.36 on Untappd.

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