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Solar Eclipse Beers: Discover Unique Brews on the Path of Totality

Solar Eclipse Beers: Discover Unique Brews on the Path of Totality

Experience the Solar Eclipse with Path of Totality Solar Eclipse Beers

Something like this can happen only once in a lifetime, so you’re going to need the right beer. On April 8, 2024, millions will witness a truly rare celestial event: a Solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, obscuring the image of the Sun for viewers on Earth. This spectacular event will span across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, with limited regions where it can be viewed in its totality.

Path of Totality: The Best Viewing Locations

The path of totality will pass through parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Many Americans will trek to different points in the U.S. to see this amazing phenomenon at its best. Craft Brewers are celebrating this day with special solar eclipse beers along the “Path of Totality,” making the experience even more memorable.

Vermont’s Unique Offerings

Lawson’s Finest Liquids

Waitsfield, Vermont-based Lawson’s Finest Liquids has a very special limited release celebrating Vermont’s first total eclipse event since 1932. Northern Vermont will be in the path of totality from about 2:14 pm to 4:37 pm on April 8. Brewed to honor this spectacular occurrence, Lawson’s Path of Totality is a robust 7.5% ABV Black IPA with zesty citrus and fresh pine flavors from Eclipse hops and pronounced malt characteristics.

14th Star Brewing

In St. Albans, Vermont, 14th Star Brewing is offering a dark take on the nation’s most popular style, the hazy IPA. 14th Star Eclipsed New England IPA is a dark 6% ABV India Pale Ale with a juicy mouthfeel and juicy character, offering a drinking experience beyond the ordinary that’s as epic as totality itself!

Ohio’s Solar Eclipse Brews

Great Lakes Brewing

Cleveland, Ohio-based Great Lakes Brewing will be celebrating April 8’s massive occurrence with Vanilla Blackout Stout. This truly massive take on its beloved Imperial Stout is brewed with a sliver of vanilla to eclipse your palate with extra richness. It’s a complex brew you want to take your time and enjoy, aligning perfectly with the gravity of such a rare event.

Texas Hill Country Celebrations

Jester King Brewery

Jester King Brewery, located on a beautiful 165-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country, is all about the eclipse. They’re going full-on with music and all kinds of celebrations on April 8 and a special beer. Jester King Path of Totality Black IPA is a 6.7% ABV solar offering brewed primarily from Texas malts. It features Millennium, Columbus, and Amarillo hops, dry-hopped with Strata and Amarillo.

Meanwhile Brewing

Southeast Austin’s Meanwhile Brewing has crafted a pitch-black limited release aptly named Meanwhile Icarus’s Revenge. This 6.8% ABV Black IPA captures the spirit of the total solar eclipse through its unique essence of new world American hops wrapped up in a pitch-black, velvety malt blanket.

Celebrate with Path of Totality Solar Eclipse Beers

The upcoming solar eclipse is a rare and extraordinary event. What better way to enjoy it than with a cold glass of specially crafted solar eclipse beers? Whether you find yourself in Vermont, Ohio, or Texas, these unique brews along the Path of Totality will elevate your experience. Make sure to mark your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable day with these incredible beers.

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Ethan Parker is a seasoned craft beer aficionado with a palate fine-tuned through years of exploring breweries worldwide. As the founder of Brew Scoop, he blends his passion for storytelling with his extensive knowledge of brewing techniques and beer culture. Ethan’s dedication to the craft beer community is evident in his efforts to educate and connect beer lovers while advocating for sustainable brewing practices.