Eclipse Brewing

Eclipse Brewing: Small Batch Wonders in Merchantville, NJ

Tucked away in a cozy Cape Cod-style house in Merchantville, New Jersey, Eclipse Brewing offers craft beer enthusiasts a truly intimate and ever-evolving tasting experience. Billed as one of New Jersey’s smallest breweries, Eclipse focuses on small-batch, experimental brews, ensuring there’s always something new and exciting on their constantly rotating tap list.

Key Features for the Discerning Beer Lover:

• Small Batch, Big Flavor: Owner and brewer Chris Mattern is passionate about nano-brewing, allowing him to experiment with a wide variety of styles and incorporate local fruits and flavors. This commitment to small batches means a constantly changing tap list, with new and unique offerings appearing regularly. You might find anything from juicy New England IPAs to rich Imperial Stouts aged in bourbon barrels, crisp lagers, and refreshing sours.
• Cozy, Welcoming Atmosphere: The brewery is housed in a former EMS headquarters, retaining a homey, inviting feel. The indoor tasting room is designed to feel like you’re in the brewer’s living room, fostering a friendly and relaxed environment where you can chat with the staff and fellow patrons.
• Expansive Outdoor Seating: When the weather is fine, Eclipse boasts ample outdoor seating, complete with Adirondack chairs and picnic tables, perfect for enjoying a pint in the fresh air.
• Dog-Friendly: Four-legged friends are welcome in their large outdoor seating area, making it a great spot for a relaxed outing with your canine companion. They even offer “Biscuits and Barley” dog treats made from their spent grain!
• Non-Alcoholic Options: For those not drinking beer, Eclipse brews its own hand-crafted root beer on-site, offering a delicious alternative.
• BYO Food: While Eclipse doesn’t have a kitchen, they encourage guests to bring their own food, and many local restaurants in Merchantville will deliver right to the brewery.
• Brewery Tours: Chris Mattern, the owner and brewer, is often on hand and enjoys giving tours of the production room, sharing his passion for brewing and the process behind it.

Regular Events:

While Eclipse Brewing’s event schedule can vary due to their small-batch nature, they are known for:

• New Beer Releases: Keep an eye on their social media and website for announcements of fresh, experimental brews hitting their taps.
• Community-Focused Gatherings: They occasionally host special events, sometimes aligning with local Merchantville happenings or unique themes, like their past “Total Eclipse” event for the solar eclipse.

Website:

For their most up-to-date tap list, hours, and information on upcoming events, visit their official website: https://eclipsebrewingnj.com/