Big Ditch Brewing Co. releases eclipse-themed beer

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local brewery is releasing a new beer to help celebrate the upcoming total solar eclipse.

Big Ditch Brewing Company announced their newest brew “WNY Eclipse” Black IPA will be released on March 1.

Photo: Big Ditch Brewing Company
Photo: Big Ditch Brewing Company

The six-pack brew is in collaboration with the Buffalo Museum of Science and includes one pair of eclipse viewing glasses.

Big Ditch said the brew was made specifically for the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse, which will occur on April 8. The eclipse will pass through Western New York at approximately 3:20 p.m. and last about three minutes.

The beer, according to Big Ditch, is a balance of power orange, grapefruit, and pine hop flavors with complex roasted and toasted malt flavors with a 6.5% ABV.

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