Millions of Americans are gearing up for a celestial event on April 8, 2024, when a solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. A small section of Tennessee will also be able to enjoy the rare event. As expected, with such a unique occurrence, many breweries are getting in on the action by brewing special beers to celebrate the occasion. The Simons Foundation, a non-profit organization, has partnered with over a dozen breweries along the path of totality to host viewing parties and promote a love of science.
In Texas, breweries like Jester King, Zilker Brewing, Meanwhile Beer, Lakewood Brewing, and Celestial Beerworks are all brewing special beers for the eclipse. From black IPAs to Mexican lagers, these breweries are offering a variety of styles to suit every beer lover’s palate. Each beer has a unique twist that captures the spirit of the total solar eclipse, providing a memorable experience for those who get to enjoy them during the event.
In states like Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri, breweries like Lost Street Brewing, Lost Forty Brewing, and Schlafly Beer are crafting special eclipse-themed beers. From schwarzbiers and helles bocks to IPAs and black lagers, these breweries are bringing their creativity and expertise to the table to create unique brews that honor the rare celestial event.
In Illinois, Scratch Brewing is incorporating foraged ingredients gathered near their brewery to create two different beers that play on the theme of light and darkness. In Kentucky, Dry Ground Brewing and Henderson Brewing have collaborated to brew coffee milk stouts and blonde stouts that reflect the timing of the eclipse in their respective locations. Each beer is a tribute to the eclipse and offers a unique taste experience for beer enthusiasts.
In states like Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, breweries like Sun King Brewing, Great Lakes Brewing, Land Grant Brewing, and Lavery Brewing Company are offering special eclipse beers that represent the brilliance of the sun and the darkness of the eclipse. These breweries have carefully crafted their beers to capture the essence of the eclipse and provide a memorable drinking experience for their customers.
In New York, breweries like Strangebird Brewery, Three Heads Brewing, Rohrbach Brewing, and Nine Spot Brewing have collaborated to create a triptych of beers that represent the three phases of the eclipse – the lighter side, the darker side, and totality. These breweries are bringing their creativity and expertise to the table to offer beer lovers a unique drinking experience during the eclipse. In states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, breweries like 14th Star Brewing, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Coös Brewing, First Mile Brewing, and Orono Brewing are brewing special eclipse-themed beers that offer a dark twist on traditional beer styles, incorporating Eclipse hops and unique flavor profiles to create a memorable drinking experience for their customers.
