Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing released the final Moon Room Series lager for 2022—Schwarzbier. This German-style “black beer” is a sessionable 4.5% ABV and hit the shelves at the end of last month.

Details from the press release:

This fall Ecliptic Brewing will release the last beer in their Moon Room Series- a Schwarzbier. The series features a collection of lager beer in celebration of Ecliptic opening its second location – The Moon Room – which is well setup for lagering. The final release in this series will ship November 23rd in 16-ounce can four-packs and draft.

Ecliptic’s Schwarzbier is brewed with a variety of malts, including Munich and Victory, and is hopped with Hallertau Tradition and Northern Brewer. Though dark, this beer is smooth and easy drinking, clocking in at 4.5% ABV and 20 IBU. Says Ecliptic’s Owner and Brewmaster, John Harris, “Sometimes these beers are known as ‘Black Pilsners.’ They have a crisp finish like other lager styles, but they also have that dark beer flavor.”

Moon Room Series: Schwarzbier will be released in both draft and 16-ounce cans throughout Ecliptic Brewing’s distribution network beginning November 23rd. Visit Ecliptic’s website for up-to-date details on potential release events.

About Moon Room Series: Schwarzbier

German for “black beer”, the Schwarzbier is a study in contradiction. This easy-drinking dark lager is smooth and light-bodied, with low bitterness and a dry finish.

ABV: 4.5%
IBU: 20

Even though I wrote “final… for 2022” above, the press release is a bit ambiguous as to whether it’s the “last beer” for all time or just for this year, so I chose the optimistic option, and assume (hope) that the series returns for 2023.