Ecliptic Brewing Releases Phobos Single Hop Red Ale

Portland, Ore. (Dec. 14, 2015) – Ecliptic Brewing, a craft brewery and restaurant in Portland’s Mississippi neighborhood, will release Phobos Single Hop Red Ale on December 21^st.  Phobos is part of Ecliptic Brewing’s seasonal line up and represents a delicious cheers to 2015 and the welcoming of a new year.

“We are very happy to bring back Phobos for a second year,” said Ecliptic Brewing owner and head brewmaster, John Harris.   “This beer was popular last year and we can’t wait to see that excitement again.”

About Phobos Single Hop Red Ale
Hopped entirely with citrusy, tropical Azacca hops, Phobos is named after the Martian moon that circles the Red Planet.  Eight types of malts were used to give this beer a deep caramel flavor and rich red color that would make Old Man Mars proud.  Phobos finishes creamy and smooth.

• IBU: 34
• ABV: 5.6%
• GRAVITY: 13°P

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), Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), Click Distributing (Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Northern Idaho), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), and Freedom Distributors (North Carolina).

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 Spica Pilsner, Orbiter IPA, Phobos Single Hop Red Ale, and Capella Porter. For more information, visit: www.eclipticbrewing.com.