Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing announced its two fresh hop beers for this year, releasing mid-month: Altair Fresh Hop IPA and Astro Fresh Hop Italian-style Pilsner. Altair will be available in cans, while Astro will be draft only.

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Ecliptic Brewing is excited to announce the release of two fresh hop beers: Altair Fresh Hop IPA and Astro Fresh Hop Italian-style Pilsner. Both beers are expected to ship mid-September.

Altair is updated for 2022, now as an IPA packaged in a 16-ounce can, versus a 12-ounce can Pale Ale in years prior. Altair is brewed with Idaho 7 and Centennial hops, with a fresh hop addition of ADHA 218, coming from Roy Farms. Astro remains a draft-only option, though the Italian-style Pilsner is new for this year. Astro is brewed with Sterling hops and fresh Mt. Rainier, coming from Coleman Agriculture- Homestead Farm.

Altair Fresh Hop IPA will be released in 16-ounce cans and draft throughout Ecliptic Brewing’s distribution network on September 14th. Astro Fresh Hop Italian-style Pilsner will be released in draft on September 21st. Visit Ecliptic’s website for up-to-date details on this release and potential release events.

Altair Fresh Hop IPA

The brightest star in the constellation Aquila, Altair uses fresh ADHA 218 to celebrate the annual hop harvest.

ABV 6.5%
IBU 50

Astro Fresh Hop Italian-style Pilsner

Astro, originating from the Greek word for star, shines with Mount Rainier hops. A crisp, clean lager to celebrate the annual hop harvest.

ABV 5.5%
IBU 35

I love the idea of a fresh hop Italian-style pilsner—I don’t think I’ve seen that one yet?