Ecliptic Brewing

Microbrewery in Eugene, Oregon, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by Great Frontier Holdings
Associated Venue: Ecliptic Brewing - Out of business

Established in 2013

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Eugene, OR, United States
Description
The journey commenced in October 2013, as Ecliptic Brewing opened its doors in North Portland, not just as a brewery but as a celestial haven—the “Mothership” restaurant. Fast forward to November 2021, and our cosmic footprint expanded with the Moon Room in Southeast Portland, a taproom oasis boasting an extensive selection of Ecliptic beers and the potential for a full-scale production facility. In late 2023, the esteemed Great Frontier Holdings, a collective of West Coast beer and beverage brands, was fortunate to acquire the Ecliptic Brewing brand. John, a vital force in the Ecliptic family, maintains focus on product innovation and expansion, ensuring our beloved beers reach enthusiasts across the United States.

Located in Eugene, Oregon, our innovative brewing facility produces a diverse range of beers and craft cocktails, spanning from avant-garde experiments to timeless classics all year round. It serves as a dynamic hub where creativity and tradition converge to craft exceptional libations.

Dive into our stellar lineup of flagship beers: Starburst IPA, Phaser IPA, Carina Peach Sour Ale, and Capella Porter. But the cosmic adventure doesn’t halt there—our seasonal series changes quarterly, featuring crowd-pleasers like Flamingo Planet Guava Blonde Ale. Explore a spectrum of Special Releases, Cosmic Collaborations, and exclusive draft-only gems straight from our pilot system.

Ecliptic beers defy earthly confines; discover them gracing the tables of the finest restaurants and retail shops across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, North Carolina, Arizona, Canada, and even Japan. Join us in this cosmic celebration, where each sip is a tribute to the celestial dance around the sun.

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7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Sampled from the tap at the Portland location. Pours a clear gold with a yellow hue and a white head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has grass and earthy tropical fruits with citrus rind and light grain supporting. Flavor has more citrus rind and pine with a touch of dank mango supporting.
Tried from Draft on 20 Nov 2021 at 22:52

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Sampled from the tap at the Portland location. Pours a cloudy, murky yellow orange with a white head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has light sweet citrus with a bit of tropical fruit and a touch of sweet grains. Flavor has earthy sweet citrus and light tropical fruits with earthy sweet grains backing.
Tried from Draft on 20 Nov 2021 at 22:47

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 7
Sampled from the tap at the Portland location. Pours a clear gold with a slight orange hue and a white head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has earthy straw and light bread with a bit of light grass supporting. Flavor has bread and earthy grain with a growing wet grass note.
Tried from Draft on 20 Nov 2021 at 22:38

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Sampled from the tap at the Portland location. Pours a clear gold with an orange hue and a white head that dissipates to the edges edges. Aroma has light onion and earthy grass with pine and a bit of grain supporting. Flavor has earthy grass and light pine with a bit of citrus rind and light grain backing.
Tried from Draft on 20 Nov 2021 at 22:30

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Sampled from the tap at the Portland location. Pours a clear gold with a white head that dissipates slowly to the edges and laces. Aroma has grass and light pine with a bit of straw and onion backing. Flavor has earthy citrus and grass with a bit of resin and straw supporting.
Tried from Draft on 20 Nov 2021 at 22:27

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Sampled from the tap at the Portland location. Pours a clear gold with a white head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has grass and a bit of earthy flora with a bit of straw and grain backing. Flavor has lots of earthy grass and bread with a touch of straw in the finish.
Tried from Draft on 20 Nov 2021 at 22:15

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6
Light gold colour with thin head. Light hop aroma. Balanced taste with a dry finish
Tried on 03 Nov 2021 at 01:05

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
473ml can. Pours a hazy yellow-gold with a medium, thick, foamy, long lasting, off-white head that leaves soapy curtains of lace. Sweet fruity aroma of crackery pale malt, orange, tangerine, mango, cantaloupe, peach and floral hops. Sweet fruity flavour of crackery pale malt, orange, grapefruit rind, pineapple, mango, peach, cantaloupe, papaya and pine resin in a dry, bitter grass finish. Medium body with an oily texture and average carbonation. Juicy, smooth and even with the elevated ABV, easy to drink.
Tried from Can on 29 Oct 2021 at 05:30

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
12 oz can from Tavour, 10/11/21. Canned 9/10/21. Mostly clear yellowish-orange color with an off-white head that leaves plenty of glass on the lace. Pairing this with John Harris' recent appearance on Steal this Beer, because it was right there in my queue and seem appropriate. Orange, pineapple, and a bit of lemon zest. Some pine notes later on. Bright and clean. Fairly bitter, lengthy finish for this style in 2021 (which is welcome here). Tasty. 8/4/8/4/16
Tried from Can on 11 Oct 2021 at 18:31

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
16oz can. Poured a slightly hazy dark orange color with a medium sized off-white head. This definitely had big barley wine notes. Not as much pineapple as I would hope, not as pineapple upside down cake as I was hoping. More acidic pineapple would have been perfect in this.
Tried from Can on 08 Oct 2021 at 05:21