Ecliptic Ultraviolet Blackberry Sour Ale
Press Release
PORTLAND, Ore ... In the (almost) four years of Ecliptic Brewing’s existence, their UltraViolet Blackberry Sour Ale has been a favorite among seasoned sour beer drinkers and novices alike. It’s crisp, tart, and radiates flavors of fresh Oregon blackberries. This year, Ecliptic is providing fans with an added treat---two barrel-aged versions of their UltraViolet Blackberry Sour Ale.
Starting July 13th Syrah and Rye barrel-aged varieties of UltraViolet will be released alongside the non-barrel aged beer. The three beers will be available in 22oz bottles throughout the Ecliptic distribution network. A limited amount of draft will also be found in Oregon and Washington.
About the beers:
UltraViolet Blackberry Sour Ale
UltraViolet is brewed with Oregon blackberries, soured in the brewhouse. The result is a tart and crisp sour ale, with ripe blackberry flavors radiating throughout it like cosmic rays traversing the universe.
ABV 7.5%
Syrah Barrel-Aged UltraViolet Blackberry Sour Ale
UltraViolet was tucked away in 6-year-old Syrah red wine barrels for 9 months. The flavors of oak and ripe fruit meld with the sour blackberries for a delicious flavor.
ABV 9.5%
Rye Barrel-Aged UltraViolet Blackberry Sour Ale
UltraViolet spent 10 months sleeping in 6-year-old rye whiskey barrels, developing a profile of flavors reminiscent to a fine cocktail.
ABV 9.5%
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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 Spectra Hoppy Pilsner, Orbiter IPA, Carina Peach Sour Ale, and Capella Porter. For more information, visit: www.eclipticbrewing.com.
Ecliptic beers are available at the brewery (825 North Cook St), in package 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), Freedom Distributors (North Carolina), BeerThirst (Canada), and Graybeal (Eastern Oregon).
