Ecleptic Brewing Expands Bottled Beer Selection
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Kai Soderberg, GoLocalPDX Contributor
As of this Tuesday, Ecliptic Brewing adds two beers to their bottled selection. Owner and brewmaster John Harris has, after featuring both beers on tap at his North Portland Brewery, deemed Oort Imperial Stout and Phobos Single Malt Hop Red Ale worthy for bottling.
Oort Imperial Stout is named after the part of our solar system that breeds planets. According to the brewmasters, the stout is a combination of three types of caramel malts, with chocolate malt and a lot of barley. Cascade and Sterling hops lend it some bitterness making for a rich, full and black beer.
Tasting notes for Phobos Single Hop Red Ale describe a smooth, creamy finish. Named after the Martian moon, Phobos Single Hop Red Ale is created from eight malts that give it a deep caramel flavor. Azacca hops add a citrus note.
Ecliptic Brewing is located in North Portland at 825 N Cook St.
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