Celebrating their 8th year, Ecliptic Brewing Company releases Eighth Orbit: Italian-style Pilsner, this Wednesday.
If you’ve been a fan or local supporter of Ecliptic, these past 8 years, then you’ve grown accustomed to their anniversary releases being memorable. From 3rd Orbit Imperial Porter with cherries, to their 7th Orbit, a Golden Ale with raspberries and chocolate, the brewery never disappoints. So with the brewery mere days away from their 8th, they are happy to announce this year’s incarnation, a classic Italian-inspired Pilsner. Introducing Ecliptic Brewing Company’s Eighth Orbit Italian-style Pilsner.
Available on draft and in cans, the brewery’s take on the Italian-style Pilsner makes use of Imperial’s Harvest yeast, pilsner malt, before being baptized in varietal upon varietal of hops. With their thoughts on this year’s beer, here’s the brewery.
Eighth Orbit: Italian-style Pilsner is brewed with Pilsner malt, Imperial Harvest yeast and is heavily dry hopped, with a hop bill including Magnum, Adeena, Wurttemberg, and Saaz. A crisp, clean finish and 5.3% ABV make this a very drinkable lager. Ecliptic brewed an Italian-style lager once before in the spring of 2020, and it was a huge hit.
Says Ecliptic’s Owner and Brewmaster, John Harris, “In the past, I have always brewed a beer with fruit or other ingredients. This year I wanted a classic, newer style done just right- crisp and clean, waiting to refresh everyone.”
Released this Wednesday, October 20th, look for both draft and 16-ounce cans of Ecliptic Brewing Company’s Eighth Orbit: Italian-style Pilsner, wherever you find Ecliptic beers. Or if you prefer, swing by the brewery this Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or …
That’s right, as part of their Anniversary celebration, the brewery’s restaurant will be tapping not only Eighth Orbit, but also exclusive, rare, Ecliptic beers, along with a limited-edition menu. For more information on their anniversary events, visit Ecliptic’s Facebook page.
More on Eighth Orbit: Italian-style Pilsner
Light in color and moderate in alcohol, Eighth Orbit: Italian-style Pilsner is dry hopped using noble and modern German varieties. This traditionally hoppy lager is balanced, yet complex, with high drinkability and a clean, dry finish.
Ecliptic Brewing Company is located at 825 N Cook Street in Portland, Oregon. For more information including releases, news, hours, and more, visit http://eclipticbrewing.com/
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. Ecliptic Brewing’s Mothership location opened in October of 2013 in North Portland and its second location - Moon Room – plans to open in the Fall of 2021 in Southeast Portland.
Ecliptic celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus. Harris’ signature beers include Ecliptic Starburst IPA, Phaser Hazy IPA, Carina Peach Sour Ale, Capella Porter and Pyxis Pilsner.
Ecliptic beers are available at the mothership brewery (825 North Cook St), the Moon Room (930 SE Oak St), in grocery stores, bottle shops, and on-tap throughout the area. They are 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).
