Released this month, Ecliptic Brewing's Cosmic Collaboration with Ruse Brewing is an Italian-style Pilsner.

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Those of you who live in or around the Greater Portland area, you’ve no doubt heard of Ecliptic Brewing Company and Ruse Brewing. Founded by one of the most prolific brewers, John Harris opened Ecliptic Brewing Company with an eye to the stars. Across town, two upstart brewers, Shaun Kalis and Devin Benware, started their own brewery in Ruse Brewing. Noted brewers in their own right, the trio recently developed and released an Italian-style Pilsner. 

“We’re excited to play with a new style that we’ve never made before and also offer a lager in cans,” says Ecliptic Owner and Brewmaster, John Harris. “We’ve been friends with the Ruse crew for a long time. Sean and I have played music together for years, and Ruse has always been a part of our summer Brewer’s and Their Bands event. It’s about time we made a beer together!”

To brew this beer, inspired by the classic Italian Pilsner, the brewers used Weyerman Extra Pale Pils malt and German hops (including Polaris, Saphir, and Hallertau Blanc). Aged with German lager yeast, this beer has been described as having a “crisp, clean finish and fresh hop aroma”. At 5.3% ABV (alcohol by volume) and around 35 IBU (international bittering units), consider this as your next yard work or backyard barbecue beer.

Available this month, Ecliptic’s Cosmic Collaboration - Italian-style Pilsner, will be ready to consume in draft and 16-ounce cans. Also, this marks the first of many Cosmic Collaborations, planned throughout 2020. Those interested in supporting social distancing, and celebrate the release can attend the Zoom release party on May 14th from 5pm - 6:30 PM, hosted by John Harris and Shaun Kalis. 

Available this month, Ecliptic’s Cosmic Collaboration - Italian-style Pilsner, will be ready to consume in draft and 16-ounce cans. Also, this marks the first of many Cosmic Collaborations, planned throughout 2020. For more information visit Ecliptic’s event page at http://eclipticbrewing.com/brewpub.       

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. As such, the brewery celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus. Harris’ signature beers include Starburst IPA, Phaser Hazy IPA, Carina Peach Sour Ale and Capella Porter. For more information, visit: eclipticbrewing.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, Southern Washington Coast), Hodgen Distributing (Eastern Oregon), Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), NW Beverages (Seattle, Tacoma), Odom (Eastern Washington, Northern ID), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), Freedom Distributors (North Carolina), Beer Thirst (Canada) and Tread Water (Japan).