BUFFALO — Big Ditch Brewing Company is partnering with the Buffalo Museum of Science to release an eclipse-themed IPA in celebration of the upcoming total eclipse on April 8.
Available in stores in early March, each 6-pack of WNY ECLIPSE Black IPA will include a free pair of eclipse viewing glasses. The six-pack carton will also feature a QR code with a link to “find answers to all of your Eclipse related questions,” according to Big Ditch.
According to the brewery, “WNY Eclipse” is a Black IPA brewed for the total solar eclipse that will occur over the skies of Western New York on April 8, 2024. This event is so special, and so rare (the next total solar eclipse won’t happen over WNY until 2144!) that we wanted to brew a special beer to highlight and celebrate its significance. We thought this black IPA, which balances powerful orange, grapefruit, and pine hop flavors with complex roasted and toasted malt flavors, would be appropriate for this unforgettable occasion. To enjoy this beer fully, crack open a can moments before the celestial event, place the included solar viewing glasses over your eyes, and enjoy the total eclipse experience.”
A release party for the beer will be held at the Buffalo Museum of Science during an event on March 1 called “Science After Hours: Eclipse.” This adults-only night of celestial-themed activities and demonstrations with museum staff and partners will explore all things eclipse. Pick up your free pair of eclipse viewing glasses and be amongst the first to try WNY Eclipse Black IPA. Tickets for this event are available here: https://www.sciencebuff.org/event/science-after-hours-eclipse/
