Epic Brewing Goes Bold with Brainless on Sake

Epic Brewing’s Brainless series just got a daring new twist. Aged in used sake barrels and infused with fruit, Brainless on Sake blends Belgian complexity with a dry, umami edge.

Ted Scheffler

April 19, 2025

There have been lots of surprises to enjoy with Epic Brewing Company’s “Brainless” series of brews through the years. But maybe none is as unique as their newly released Brainless on Sake, a Brainless Belgian Ale brewed in used sake barrels.

Here is what the brewers at Epic had to say about it. “In celebration of spring, Epic Brewing is releasing Brainless on Sake—a unique twist on our classic Brainless Belgian Ale. This edition is aged 100% in used sake barrels and infused with plum, black currant, and blackberries. The sake barrels present subtle notes of dry umami and oak while the fruits create a beautiful purple hue. This brew comes in at 8.5% ABV.”

“Since Epic opened in 2009 the Brainless Series has been some of the breweries’ most favorite and unique offerings. Brainless on Peaches is still one of the most complex and innovative brews that Epic has to offer, and every release of Brainless Raspberries is unique with its sweet tart notes. Brainless on Sake is a fantastic addition to the series.”

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Ted Scheffler

Originally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine, and travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, music, and reading, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers. Ted is also the author of the Utah Bites newsletter, which is published in partnership with Utah Stories. Before moving to Utah, Ted lived in New York City, and numerous states in the US, as well as in various countries overseas, Spain, Japan, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. He earned a Master’s Degree in Anthropology from the Graduate Faculty of The New School for Social Research.