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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5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 5
On tap at Ecliptic, pours a clear blonde with a small white head. Aroma is pretty weak, with biscuity malt and light spicy noble hops. Flavour is spicy and dry, with dry grassy hops and a touch of spiciness. Dry palate, making this drinkable. But pretty boring.
Tried from Draft on 10 Aug 2014 at 09:44

7.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Draft pour at Toronado first day. Pours golden with a bready aroma. Really interesting beer here. Kind of a cross between a pilsner and a hefe, with a good amount of hops and spice. Really solid, unique beer. Good stuff.
Tried from Draft on 04 Aug 2014 at 18:02

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle at home continuing Oregon themed memorial day. Pours golden amber with fine beige head. Nose is light hops and caramel. Tastes of light piney hops, caramel, earthy bitterness, tea, some pepperiness, light honey sweetness. Standard yet solid enough IPA not sure all that wintery it’s 80 degrees out and this is plenty enjoyable.
Tried from Bottle on 26 May 2014 at 16:00

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Interesting brew. On tap at the brewery. Pours a ruddy dark amber color, not black, with a medium white head. A light nose of fruity hops, some yeast and citrus. The flavor is caramel, toasted malts, some pine, smoke, grainy, overall, dry, robust fruity hops throughout. Smooth. Good.
Tried from Draft on 17 Feb 2014 at 12:37

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
On tap at the brewery. Pours a dark copper color with a large white head. A smooth crisp fruity nose, some sweet malts. The flavor is mostly very clean and light oranges, some hefty darker amber malts. Very well put together. A sort of unique flavor that many of their beers exhibit. The trend is dead (higher ABV, hedonistic attack dogs).
Tried from Draft on 01 Feb 2014 at 23:47

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
On tap at the brewery. Pours a dark mahogany color with a medium tan head. The aroma is light cocoa, some dark chocolates, light berries. The flavor is mostly a dry cocoa, roasted malts (not heavily), smooth, a bit of sweeter fruity esters working in. Very smooth, overall subdued and good.
Tried from Draft on 01 Feb 2014 at 23:41

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Interesting IPA. Bold, big but very smooth. Pours a clear light copper color with a large white head. The aroma is big zesty citrus. The flavor is light resin, big smooth oranges, medium bitterness, a bit of sweet toasted malts. Big clean ’C’ hop beer certainly. Superbly quaffable.
Tried on 01 Feb 2014 at 23:37

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
On tap at the brewery. Pours a clear copper color with a large white head. The aroma is citrus, oranges and lemons, some caramel. The flavor is similar: some yeast, toasted malts, caramel, big lemons. Good. Well made.
Tried from Draft on 01 Feb 2014 at 23:34

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Interesting beer. On tap at the brewery. Pours a clear yellow color with a large white head. A spicy lemon nose, some perfume. The flavor is herbal, some bitter lemon peel, a bit of smooth yeast and a dry clean finish. Good.
Tried from Draft on 01 Feb 2014 at 23:31

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Bomber from Belmont. Pours a clear dark copper color with a large off-white head. Lots of lacing. The aroma is big herbal tea, oranges, caramel. The flavor is slightly yeasty, some caramel, spices, malt forward, oranges, light bitterness. Very earthy and smooth. Almost woody. Good, but not what many will expect from a IPA.
Tried on 14 Dec 2013 at 22:20