What Ecliptic Brewing does

Ecliptic Brewing is a Portland, Oregon-based craft brewery founded in October 2013 by John Harris, a brewing veteran with over three decades of experience at McMenamins, Deschutes, and Full Sail. The brewery produces a diverse portfolio of beers unified by a celestial/astronomy-themed branding system, including year-round flagships such as Starburst IPA, Phaser Hazy IPA, Capella Porter, Carina Peach Sour Ale, LIGO West Coast IPA, Orbiter IPA, and Oort Imperial Stout, alongside higher-ABV special releases (Orange Giant Barleywine, Sedna Tiramisu Stout, Hypernova Triple IPA, Massive Gravity Imperial Stout), quarterly seasonal rotations, and variety packs. Production occurs at an Eugene facility using traditional brewing methods combined with hop-forward and fruit-infused recipes; the company operates two Portland taprooms (Mothership in North Portland since 2013 and Moon Room in Southeast Portland since 2021).

Ecliptic Brewing generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales at its taprooms, on-premise draft and packaged sales to restaurants and bars across six US states, off-premise retail distribution through stores in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, North Carolina, Arizona, Canada, and Japan, and e-commerce via a WooCommerce storefront. Customer segments are primarily craft beer enthusiasts consuming on-premise and retail consumers purchasing packaged product for at-home use; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company does not employ a traditional sales-led motion and instead relies on product experience, seasonal rotation, and brand-driven demand.

In late 2023, Ecliptic Brewing was acquired by Great Frontier Holdings, a collective of West Coast beer and beverage brands. Founder John Harris remained with the company post-acquisition to lead product innovation and expansion, and the parent company's stated objective is to broaden national distribution of the brand. The Terms of Service indicate that the operating entity is governed under US law with a corporate address in Del Mar, California (2710 Via de la Valle B110), consistent with the Great Frontier Holdings parent structure.

Name

Ecliptic Brewing

Legal name

Ecliptic Brewing

Website

https://eclipticbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecliptic Brewing is a Portland, Oregon craft brewery producing celestial-themed flagship, seasonal, and specialty beers for on-premise taproom customers and off-premise retail and restaurant distribution across six US states, Canada, and Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Craft brewery
• Taproom operations
• Beer distribution
• Seasonal brews

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales: Sale of canned and bottled craft beers directly to consumers through taprooms and retail locations. Products include year-round flagships, seasonal releases, and limited special releases in various formats (12oz cans, 500ml bottles, 16oz cans, draft).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ecliptic Brewing manufactures and sells a diverse portfolio of craft beers under a celestial/astronomy-themed brand. The company produces year-round flagship beers, rotating seasonal releases, and limited special releases, distributing them through two Portland taprooms, on-premise restaurant and bar accounts, off-premise retail outlets across multiple US states and internationally in Canada and Japan, and via its own WooCommerce e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

Ecliptic Brewing is a craft brewery producing a diverse range of beers centered on celestial-themed branding. The core product lineup consists of year-round flagship beers: Starburst IPA (7.8% ABV citrus-forward IPA), Phaser Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV juicy hazy), Capella Porter (5.2% ABV chocolate-caramel porter), Carina Peach Sour Ale (5.5% ABV tart peach sour), LIGO West Coast IPA (6.5% ABV clean West Coast style), Orbiter IPA (7.4% ABV citrusy with caramel malt), and Oort Imperial Stout (8.5% ABV rich stout). Special releases include Orange Giant Barleywine (12.5% ABV), Sedna Tiramisu Stout (8.4% ABV), Hypernova Triple IPA (9.3% ABV), and Massive Gravity Imperial Stout (10% ABV). Seasonal offerings rotate quarterly and include Parsec Grapefruit Hazy IPA, Tucana Tangerine Sour, Astro Fresh Hop Italian-Style Lager, and Flamingo Planet Guava Blonde Ale. Products are available in various formats including 12oz cans, 16oz cans, 500ml bottles, and draft. The brewery operates a taproom (the "Mothership" restaurant) in North Portland and the Moon Room in Southeast Portland, with distribution across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, North Carolina, Arizona, Canada, and Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Starburst IPA Flagship year-round IPA brewed with Amarillo, Azacca, Centennial, Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops, delivering fresh flavors of citrus, fruit and pine with a clean 100% pale malt finish at 7.8% ABV and 75 IBU. Targeted at craft IPA drinkers seeking a balanced, hop-forward flagship.
• Phaser Hazy IPA Year-round juicy and unfiltered hazy IPA brewed with Citra, Azacca, Mosaic, and Calypso hops, offering a lively array of fruity hop notes at 6.5% ABV and 45 IBU.
• Carina Peach Sour Ale Year-round sour ale brewed with fresh peach and fermented with lactobacillus, producing a crisp, tart, and refreshing character at 5.5% ABV and 10 IBU.
• Capella Porter Year-round porter with sweet dark malt aromas, chocolate and caramel flavors, and a touch of roast, hopped with Nugget, Chinook, Centennial, and Cascade at 5.2% ABV and 39 IBU.
• LIGO West Coast IPA Year-round West Coast IPA brewed with Pale Malt and Mosaic, Simcoe, and Strata hops, pouring clean and fresh at 6.5% ABV and 50 IBU.
• Orbiter IPA Year-round IPA uniting Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Columbus, and Simcoe hops in a medium-bodied, citrusy profile with caramel malt character at 7.4% ABV.
• Oort Imperial Stout Year-round imperial stout named after the comet-breeding Oort cloud, brewed with massive amounts of roasted barley, chocolate, and caramel malts for a rich, full mouthfeel at 8.5% ABV and 77 IBU.
• Orange Giant Barleywine Special release barleywine ale named after giant orange stars, with a hearty malt profile and Chinook and Nugget hops, designed to be cellared at 12.5% ABV and 80 IBU.
• Sedna Tiramisu Stout Special release tiramisu stout brewed with vanilla, coffee, and chocolate, positioned as a full-flavored nightcap at 8.4% ABV and 24 IBU.
• Hypernova Triple IPA Special release triple IPA with tropical fruit flavors, sold in 19.2 oz tall cans at 9.3% ABV.
• Massive Gravity Imperial Stout Special release imperial stout packaged in 6-pack boxes at 10% ABV.
• Space Flight Variety Pack 12-pack variety box combining Starburst IPA, Hypernova Triple IPA, and Phaser Hazy IPA with space-themed graphics, aimed at consumers wanting to sample multiple flagships.
• Parsec Grapefruit Hazy IPA Seasonal grapefruit hazy IPA brewed with grapefruit, part of Ecliptic's quarterly seasonal rotation.
• Tucana Tangerine Sour Seasonal tangerine-flavored sour ale named after the constellation Tucana.
• Astro Fresh Hop Italian-Style Lager Seasonal German Pilsner celebrating the annual hop harvest, brewed with Mount Rainier hops at 35 IBU, available draft only.
• Flamingo Planet Guava Blonde Ale Seasonal blonde ale featuring guava, positioned as a crowd-pleaser in Ecliptic's quarterly seasonal series.
• Mothership Taproom & Restaurant Ecliptic Brewing's original North Portland restaurant and taproom, opened October 2013, where customers can experience the full lineup of flagship, seasonal, and draft-only beers on premise.
• Moon Room Taproom Ecliptic's second taproom in Southeast Portland, opened November 2021, featuring an extensive selection of Ecliptic beers on draft.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hopworks Urban Brewery: Portland craft brewery with two brewpubs (SE and N Portland) and broader regional distribution. Comparable on scale (small craft), brewpub-led model, and Oregon craft distribution competition.
• Deschutes Brewery: Oregon-based craft brewery founded in 1988 and one of Ecliptic founder John Harris's former employers. Comparable in scale, distribution, and product breadth (IPAs, porters, sours) and competes head-to-head in the Pacific Northwest craft segment.
• Widmer Brothers Brewing: Portland-founded craft brewery known for flagship Hefeweizen and broader IPA/seasonal lineup. Directly comparable on Portland heritage, scale, and Pacific Northwest craft competition; now owned by Tilray's Craft Beer Collective.
• pFriem Family Brewers: Pacific Northwest craft brewery (Hood River, OR) with brewpub and multi-state distribution. Comparable on craft portfolio, Pacific Northwest distribution, and brewpub/direct-to-consumer model.
• 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Bend, Oregon craft brewery with multiple brewpub locations and regional distribution. Comparable in craft portfolio and West Coast distribution; now owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev, providing a relevant precedent for craft brand acquisition outcomes.
• Breakside Brewery: Portland-based craft brewery with multiple taprooms (Slabtown, NW, Milwaukie) and packaged distribution. Directly comparable on craft portfolio, on-premise/off-premise channel mix, and Oregon-anchored distribution strategy.
• Full Sail Brewing Company: Hood River, Oregon craft brewery and another former employer of Ecliptic founder John Harris. Closely comparable in product portfolio (IPAs, lagers, seasonal releases), Pacific Northwest distribution focus, and pub/taproom operations.
• McMenamins Breweries: Portland-area craft brewery chain integrated with pubs and music venues; another John Harris alumni brewery. Highly comparable on craft beer production, multi-location taproom operations, and Pacific Northwest distribution.

Broad incumbents

• New Belgium Brewing Company: National craft brewery (Fat Tire, Voodoo Ranger) and direct competitor in IPA and sour categories. Relevant comparable for what scaled craft distribution, brand portfolio breadth, and post-acquisition (Kirin ownership) trajectory look like.
• Stone Brewing: Larger, established West Coast craft brewery with national distribution and bold, hop-forward IPA focus comparable to Ecliptic's flagship IPAs (Starburst, LIGO, Orbiter). Now majority-owned by Sapporo, an example of how a craft scale-up transitions under strategic ownership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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