Ecliptic + Russian River Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Golden Ale
Ecliptic Brewing will release their next Cosmic Collaboration just in time for their 7th anniversary. Ecliptic + Russian River Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Golden Ale is the wild yeast brettanomyces dosed and oak-aged version of a 5th anniversary collab first released one year ago. Due to release October 22nd in 500ml bottles and draft, you can join Ecliptic owner/brewer John Harris and Russian River Brewing owner/brewer Vinnie Cilurzo for a virtual release party that evening at 5:30pm.
With the addition of Brettanomyces and 11 months in wine barrel hibernation, the result is slightly tart, fruity yet wild, wine forward beer.
Says John Harris, Ecliptic Brewing Owner and Brewmaster, “We sent a sample of our 12 barrels down to Vinnie and Natalie [Russian River’s Owners] to taste. We compared notes and have come up with a blending plan for the beer. We’re excited to release a new barrel-aged project this year; it’s definitely something to look forward to.”
The Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Golden Ale will be released in both draft and 500ml bottles throughout Ecliptic Brewing’s distribution network. The company will be hosting a short Virtual Release Party on October 22nd with John Harris and Vinnie Cilurzo. Event details are on Ecliptic's Facebook page.
About Ecliptic + Russian River Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Golden Ale
In collaboration with Russian River Brewing Company, this Belgian-style Golden Ale was aged for 11 months in Pinot Noir barrels and Brettanomyces. The result is a slightly tart, fruity yet wild, wine-forward beer.
ABV 8.3%
IBU 30
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).