Ecliptic Brewing Takes Home Gold at the 2016 Oregon Beer Awards

Oregon Craft Beer Icon John Harris Awarded Two Medals

PORTLAND, Ore. (March 1, 2016)–John Harris, owner and brewmaster at Ecliptic Brewing, has a 30-year history of brewing Oregon craft beer.  On February 23^rd his craftsmanship was honored with two medals at the Oregon Beer Awards.  Ecliptic Brewing took home gold for Capella Porter in the “Stout or Porter” category and bronze for Orange Giant Barleywine in the “Dark Hoppy Beer” category.

“Porter has always been a favorite style of mine,” said Harris.  “The idea behind Capella came from my many years of crafting beer, one being Black Butte Porter, and I am honored to have Capella Porter recognized by my brewing peers as the finest porter in Oregon.”

These awards come on the tail of two other recent accomplishments for Ecliptic Brewing.  The 2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards awarded Harris and his team Gold for Orange Giant Barleywine and Silver for Spica Pilsner.

Capella Porter

Gold Medal, Stout or Porter

Capella Porter is named after a bright star in the constellation Auriga.  Sweet dark malt aromas are followed by a nice medium body.  Flavors of chocolate and caramel meld with just a touch of roast.  A collection of American hops (Nugget, Chinook, Centennial and Cascade) brighten this lively porter.  This beer is available as part of Ecliptic Brewing's All the Time Beers.

ABV: 5.2%

IBU: 39

GRAVTY: 14.5°P

Orange Giant Barleywine

Bronze Medal, Dark Hoppy Beers

Named after the giant orange stars in the sky, this barleywine has a gratifying warming effect and drinks smooth.  Three malts create a hearty malt profile with robust character.  Copious amounts of Chinook and Nugget hops combine for a nice resin hop flavor.  Orange Giant is perfect for aging in your cellar.  This beer is available as part of Ecliptic Brewing’s Special Release Series.

ABV: 12.5%

IBU: 80

GRAVTY: 24°P

About the 2016 Oregon Beer Awards

The Oregon Beer Awards recognize the state’s top beers in 14 different categories.  Oregon’s breweries, bars and festivals are also recognized in six additional categories.  The Oregon Beer Awards are produced by Willamette Week, with help from Ben Edmunds, brewmaster at Breakside Brewery, and Ezra Johnson-Greenough of Portland Beer Week.

For a complete list of the 2016 Oregon Beer Award winners, visit here.

Ecliptic beers are available at the brewery (825 North Cook St), in bottle and on-tap throughout the area, and distributed by: Maletis Beverage (Portland, Salem, Vancouver WA), Bigfoot Beverage (Eugene, Bend, Coast), Fort George Distributing (Northern Oregon Coast), Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), Click Distributing (Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Northern Idaho), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), and Freedom Distributors (North Carolina).

About Ecliptic Brewing

Ecliptic Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy, and as such, the brewery celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus. Executive chef Michael Molitor rotates his seasonally inspired menu every six weeks in accordance with the old world calendar. Harris’ signature beers include Spica Pilsner, Orbiter IPA, Phobos Single Hop Red Ale, and Capella Porter. For more information, visit: www.eclipticbrewing.com.

Ecliptic Brewing Receives Two Medals From 2016 Best Of Craft Beer Awards

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PORTLAND, Ore. (February 17, 2016)– Ecliptic Brewing received medals for two of their beers at the 2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards, as announced in early February.  Ecliptic’s Orange Giant Barleywine was awarded gold in the “American Barleywine” category, while Spica Pilsner took home silver in the “German Heritage Lager” category.

“Spica Pilsner was a beer that I had in my head for a long time, a spicy and herbal German Kellerbier,” said owner and brewmaster John Harris. “I am very excited to see this beer win a medal and for Orange Giant to take home a medal for the second year.”

 

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Orange Giant Barleywine

Gold Medal, American Barleywine

Named after the giant orange stars in the sky, this barleywine has a gratifying warming effect and drinks smooth.  Three malts create a hearty malt profile with robust character.  Copious amounts of Chinook and Nugget hops combine for a nice resin hop flavor.  Orange Giant is perfect for aging in your cellar.  This beer is available as part of Ecliptic Brewing’s Special Release Series.

ABV:  12.5%

IBU:  80

GRAVTY: 24°P

 

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Spica Pilsner

Silver Medal, German Heritage Lager

Spica Pilsner is brewed in the unfiltered Kellerbier style.  Exclusive use of Pale malt gives this lager a pleasing malt body and light golden color.  Sterling hops bring a rich herbal hop character and works with unfiltered yeast to end on a nice spicy flavor.  This beer is available year round as part of Ecliptic Brewing’s All The Time Series.

            ABV: 5.5%

            IBU:  38

            GRAVITY:  13°

For a complete list of the 2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards winners, visit here.

About the 2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards

The 2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards celebrates and promotes the best of the best in craft brewing. The unique event is designed to provide greater national exposure to breweries through promotion in major beer magazines, including their name and winning beer mentioned in Draft Magazine’s Spring Issue.  Winners receive automatic entry for the following year. For more information, visit: http://www.bestofcraftbeerawards.com/.

Ecliptic beers are available at the brewery (825 North Cook St), in bottle and on-tap throughout the area, and distributed by: Maletis Beverage (Portland, Salem, Vancouver WA), Bigfoot Beverage (Eugene, Bend, Coast), Fort George Distributing (Northern Oregon Coast), Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), Click Distributing (Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Northern Idaho), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), and Freedom Distributors (North Carolina).

About Ecliptic Brewing

Ecliptic Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy, and as such, the brewery celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus. Executive chef Michael Molitor rotates his seasonally inspired menu every six weeks in accordance with the old world calendar. Harris’ signature beers include Spica Pilsner, Orbiter IPA, Phobos Single Hop Red Ale, and Capella Porter. For more information, visit: www.eclipticbrewing.com.

Ecliptic Brewing Releases Award Winning Bourbon Barrel-Aged Orange Giant Barleywine

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A Celebration of Two Award Winning Ales

with Rare Tapping and Bottle Release on December 12^th

 Portland, Ore. (Nov. 18, 2015) – On Saturday, Dec. 12, Ecliptic Brewing will release their Orange Giant Barleywine Ale and their Batch No. 2 Barrel-Aged Orange Giant Barleywine Ale with a celebratory tapping and limited bottle release at the pub.

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These two beers received medals from the 2015 Best Of Craft Beer Awards.  Ecliptic Brewing’s Barrel-Aged Orange Giant Barleywine Ale was awarded silver in the “Wood-Aged Beer” category, and the Orange Giant Barleywine Ale collected the bronze “Barleywine” medal. 

What: Orange Giant Barleywine Ale/Barrel-Aged Orange Giant Barleywine Ale Tapping and Limited Bottle Release

When: Saturday December 12^th  12:00pm

Where: Ecliptic Brewing, 825 N. Cook St. Portland, OR 97227

Details: A limited amount of 2014 and 2015 Bourbon Barrel-Aged Orange Giant Barleywine bottles will be available for purchase.

About Orange Giant Barleywine Ale

Named after the giant orange stars in the sky, this barleywine has a gratifying warming effect and drinks smooth.  Three malts create a hearty malt profile with robust character.  Copious amounts of Chinook and Nugget hops combine for a nice resin hop flavor.  Orange Giant is perfect for aging in your cellar.  2015 Best of Craft Beer Bronze Medal: Barleywine.

• IBU: 80
• ABV: 12.5%
• GRAVTY: 24°P

About Barrel-Aged Orange Giant Barleywine Ale

Like the blazing giant stars that inspire it, Orange Giant is truly massive. Three malts and copious amounts of Chinook and Nugget hops impart a creamy malt profile and resin hop character to the beer. This barrel-aged version spent sixteen months sleeping in 12-year-old bourbon barrels, developing a strong bourbon profile with notes of vanilla, coconut, and oak. 2015 Best of Craft Beer Silver Medal: Wood-Aged Beer.

• IBU: 70
• ABV: 13.8%
• GRAVITY: 24°P

Limited amounts of Orange Giant Barleywine will be available throughout their distribution network following the event.  Bourbon Barrel-Aged Orange Giant Barleywine will only be available in Oregon.

Ecliptic beers are available at the brewery (825 North Cook St), in bottle and on-tap throughout the area, and distributed by: Maletis Beverage (Portland, Salem, Vancouver WA), Bigfoot Beverage (Eugene, Bend, Coast), Fort George Distributing (Northern Oregon Coast), Summit (Southern Oregon), Click Distributing (Seattle, Tacoma, Northern Idaho), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), and Freedom (North Carolina).

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About Ecliptic Brewing

Ecliptic Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy, and as such, the brewery celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus. Executive chef Michael Molitor rotates his seasonally inspired menu every six weeks in accordance with the old world calendar. Harris’ signature beers include Spica Pilsner, Orbiter IPA, Phobos Single Hop Red Ale, and Capella Porter. For more information, visit: www.eclipticbrewing.com.

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