N. Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing has announced the next release in their Moon Room lager series, a Helles Lager shipping to retail on July 14th in 16oz cans, 4-packs and draft. Named after their second location the recently shuttered Ecliptic “Moon Room” which is set up well for lager brewing, and this latest release is the sixth in that series.

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Helles, which means “pale or bright”, is a traditional German beer with subtle sweetness. Finishing clean and crisp, Ecliptic’s version of the style is brewed with Noble hops, including Hallertau Mittelfruh, Tettnang, and Saaz. Ecliptic’s Owner and Brewmaster, John Harris, says “We thought a Helles for July was the perfect idea. Bright and crisp- perfect for a summer day.” Moon Room Series: Helles is an easy drinking beverage at 5.1% ABV.

Moon Room Series: Helles Lager will be released in both draft and 16-ounce cans throughout Ecliptic Brewing’s distribution network beginning July 13th. Visit Ecliptic’s website for up-to-date details on potential release events.

About Moon Room Series: Helles Lager

Clean and crisp, this pale German-style lager has a touch of sweetness, balanced by floral and spicy Noble hops.

ABV: 5.1%

IBU: 20

About the Moon Room Series

The 2022 Ecliptic Brewing Moon Room Series is our ode to all things lager beer.

 Moon Room Series Release Schedule:

•             February: Vienna Lager

•             March: Märzen

•             April: Rice Lager & Rice Lager Jasmine Edition

•             May: Maibock

•             July: Helles

•             September: Oktoberfest

•             November: Schwarzbier

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 – the Moon Room –opened in November 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), Hayden Beverage (Idaho), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), Freedom Distributors (North Carolina), Beer Thirst (Canada) and Tread Water (Japan).

For more information, visit: eclipticbrewing.com.