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    Eclipse Brewing

    4.8 (74 reviews)
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    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    The line up July 25, 2024.
    Scott P.

    This is one of the most unique breweries in NJ, and if you are a beer nerd like I am, this needs to be on your list of places to try when in the Garden State. Tucked away at the end of Merchantville's tiny business district in an old house, it has a small beer garden and even smaller indoor taproom. Seriously, the taproom is about the size of my living room. But that makes it all the more intimate and unique. I live a few miles away so I've been here several times over the years, most recently last night. What is seriously impressive is that such a small brewery packs an astonishing 20 taps into their space. And amongst the 20, almost no two beers are alike. There was a NA root beer, a hard seltzer (tapped, unfortunately), a DIPA, a Mexican lager, a wit, a Maibock, a stout, and on and on and on. If you can't find something you like here, you probably won't find it anywhere. Maybe because it's summer, and maybe because it's hard to find them at other breweries, but the true standouts for me last night were the fruit beers. The blueberry wheat and the blueberry peach saison were both outstanding with nuanced fruit flavor. The real showstopper, though, was the Raspberry Drizzle, a daggum 18% barley wine. I've had many barley wines over the years all over NJ, but never one that was raspberry flavored, never one that was this high ABV, and never one this flipping delicious. Trust me, it'll knock your socks off, and then it'll knock you out. Chris was the bartender last night and was great. Super friendly and attentive our whole time there. I don't think they distribute their beers to liquor stores or bars or restaurants, so you'll definitely have to make the trip to visit this place. It looks like you can get growlers and crowlers to go. But definitely a trip worth making.

    Brandon C.

    Located in a what was once upon a time the former EMS headquarters, Eclipse Brewing brews light beers, dark beers, hoppy beers, sweet as honey beers, and fruity tropical beers. Inside the Cape Cod style building, the tasting room is cozy and humble, with a few tables and chairs along with counter seating. Counting 18 taps behind the bar, one tap is for soda and the other 17 are for beers. With a week-to-week changing menu, something can be found for everyone. Outside, there is plenty Adirondack chairs and at picnic tables. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and are able to recommend a beverage. The beers are fun! Lots of variety and I can taste a lot of experimentation. That's a good thing. Keep on brewing Chris!! Definitely worth a visit when in the area.

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    Shane J.

    Friend who lives nearby stated I had to come to check this place out because they know I appreciate good beer! Let me tell you..I could tell immediately upon walking this was going to be a good time! The vibe was chill and everyone was super friendly! I had the pineapple mango sour and my friend had the Raz Hi Honey..both had distinctive tastes and nice flavor profiles! I will be back now that it is on my radar!

    looks like someone's home
    Joe T.

    I stopped in here while on a beer tour of the Philadelphia area. Location is basically a converted house into a tasting room. The living room is the tasting room and the brewery is in the garage. The owner happened to be around when we stopped in. A very social gentlemen who just kind of happen to fall into brewing. He has two wall maps where he ask people to pin where they are from. For a small brewery, a large number of people from countries I did not expect have stopped in. The tap list is located on a sign outside and on the wall to the left when you walk in. For more of a nanobrewery, they have a large selection of different beers on tap. I enjoyed the four different beers I tasted. Of the four breweries on my day trip, I enjoyed this one the most. The low key atmosphere, good beer, and location in a converted house is a great stop if our in the area. Inside is not to big but located in the side yard are tables and chairs. The parking lot is to the side and it looks like it is a shared lot with the neighboring business. You could almost miss this place because it looks like the neighboring homes. The owner, when asked, said the neighbors are ok with the idea of a nanobrewery in the area. It is definitely worth stop if your in the area.

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    Nick S.

    I stopped by yesterday with a friend, and we had a great time! Our favorite was the Blackberry Beer. The "beer-tender" was a great guy who was able to make some good recommendations. Also, the outdoor seating was wonderful- perfect for the beautiful day we were having. I wish I lived closer so I could go back more often!

    Klara C.

    There's a small parking lot off to the side - slightly confusing since the parking meters said for St Clair customers only. We ordered a flight for $6 and ordered the following Coconut Cream Ale - pretty light beer with a hint of coconut. Definitely get the coconut from the smell but a good refreshing drink. Coffee Cream Ale - definitely smells like coffee and has a great initial coffee taste. This is probably my favorite out of the 4. Peach Jalapeño - smells like Peach but a very faint Peach taste. I didn't taste the jalapeño though so that was a little disappointing. Raz Hi Honey - get a bit of the raspberry and the honey notes but not my favorite per se. We thought it would be a good combination to mix the coffee and the coconut and it was really good but would probably recommend a 1:2 Coffee: Coconut ratio since the Coffee is a stronger beer. Small little business but cute garden out front.

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    Jim H.

    By far the most consistently good beers. Hardly ever encounter a dud. Sours, stouts, hoppy IPAs, even seltzers. All great. Very very friendly personal touch kind of vibe. One of the owners of usually there, and they are both super nice and appreciative of the patrons. We are really lucky they are in our town. Come Tuesday night and bring an instrument!

    Ashley B.

    Decided to check out this brewery with my boyfriend due to the reviews on yelp. They definitely deserve 5 stars. The brewery is run by a husband and wife who are super sweet and down to earth. Beth helped us pick out pours that were similar to beers we like/normally drink. Pours are $5 while flights are $6 with 4 different flavors. My favorite was the Raz Hi Honey. There are also complimentary peanuts for you to munch on. Will definitely be returning.

    $6 Flight !
    Amanda H.

    You have to check this place out. High quality brews with high quality people. The owners are super down to earth and do a wonderful job making quality product. Their menu changes all the time, always filled with tasty flavorful beers. They always incorporate seasonal flavors around different times of year. They don't serve food but you're welcome to bring/order takeout and eat on their tables ! Very good selections just down the street. Ex: Pronto Pizza, Aroma Indian, Sakura, Blue Monkey DEFINITELY RECOMMEND Coconut Cream Seasonal Pumpkin Heartbreaker Seasonal Irish Stout Session Citra Seasonal Sour Apple

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    Melanie R.

    Good vibes and good brews! Don't know why it's taken me a while to check it out when I live so close by! A good amount of outdoor seating is important during Covid times. Went on an early Friday afternoon and had plenty of seating. What I loved was that this brewery still served flights! Which lots of places aren't currently doing which is a bummer for people who are new to the brewery and want to taste a few before committing to a whole pint. So yay to Eclipse brewing! Got a flight and OMG the Coconut Cream Ale was my favorite!! Even my husband who's not a huge fan of coconut anything was impressed and loved that he found a cream ale he liked. Easy to drink and had great flavors. The other brews were great too and their Porter is one of my favs now. Super happy this is in my neighborhood.. will definitely be regulars!

    An outdoor sign for Eclipse Brewing features a black background with white and orange text, including a beer glass graphic, in a residential neighborhood.
    Steve J.

    Nice selection of beer. Good brews and great down home feel to the tasting room. They even have root beer on tap!

    Kathleen D.

    Eclipse is actually adorable. The brewer Chris and his associate Beth couldn't be more friendly if they tried. The brewery itself, which opened last October, is a teeny tiny operation in a repurposed home/municipal building right near the center of Merchantville. And the beers? Awesome. They have room for up to 18 taps right now but many of the beers had kicked by the time we arrived yesterday. The beers are crafted in small batches and are seriously top quality. Of their current offerings, I'd have to recommend the cream ale the most. This is one of their allegedly "boring" beers, per the brewer, but I disagree. I found it super drinkable and the perfect level of sweet. Their coconut cream is even really nice..and I don't like coconuts usually! If you like hops, you're in luck. If you like milds, you're in luck. And if you like a malt-forward brew, you're also in the right place. Their nitro porter is excellent. The oatmeal stout is pretty heavy but good in small doses. And the English mild and saison are both tasty and unique. If you're not a big beer drinker, try the light lager or one of their session beers. Or even their 0% abv lemon soda! They really have something for everyone. Chris knows what he's doing, from what I've tried thus far! While there, be sure to pin your hometown on one of their three maps. What a cool interactive way to engage with brewery guests! Do the tour too. It's very brief and neat to see the innards of a nano. I'll surely be back soon to try more. Lovely place all around.

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    Irina S.

    Absolutely fabulous!! We met Beth, co-owner, she was friendly and very inviting. We felt totally at home and will definitely return. With 18 beers on tap, all home-grown, there is something for everyone. We highly recommend the coconut cream ale! Delicious. We loved it so much we filled a growler. Definitely a stop for the beer aficionados.

    Wit beer. Excellent. Drum of peanuts behind

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    At the moment they are in a change of ownership and are renovating the place. I'd suggest anyone to call before heading over

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    10 months ago

    Very friendly service, impeccable atmosphere, especially outside in the spring or summer. The beer is quite good too as a bonus

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    Amazing beer and service. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for some great brews

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    The best brewery that is run by fabulous people. Always great choices for drinking and lots of fun!

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    Ask the Community - Eclipse Brewing

    Is the outdoor space enclosed by a fence? Good for little kids running around?

    Hi Ashleigh. We do have fencing around most of the outdoor space. We don't encourage children running around though. We hope you come visit.

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    Review Highlights - Eclipse Brewing

    The blackberry sour, tropical dream sour, Almond Joy porter and coconut cream ale were bursting with flavor.

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    We decided to have a friends/family gathering here on a Friday night and it turned out great. Dr…read moreBrewlittles has a nice little space on the first floor. We had a larger group and there was plenty of space for everyone. We took a quick tour of the private upstairs space. It is beautiful and perfect for hosting events. A few of the beers that were popular amongst our group included: Dock's Orders (Pilsner), Orange Dawgs Nation (White Ale), Maple Shade Lager, and some kind of berry flavored fruited sour I forget the name of but I loved. The only beer that I wasn't too crazy about was the Granny Sam Green Apple Sour but once the other fruited sour kicked I ended up switching to Shandy Cheeks. I was skeptical as it's lemonade mixed the beer of your choice. I had it with Dock's Orders and actually loved it. It was light, refreshing, thirst quenching, and very easy to drink. Highly recommend especially if you're not much of a beer drinker but find yourself here with a group of friends. Everyone in our group really enjoyed themselves at Brewlittles. No complaints about the beer, the service, or the atmosphere and will definitely be back if I'm in the area and thirsty for a couple craft beers.

    We live about twenty minutes away and have been here a few times over the years. It's a solid…read morebrewery with really nice beers, friendly staff and customers, and good beer on tap. We were last here on a Sunday afternoon in November. The place is dog friendly and during the few hours we were there we saw at least 5-6 dogs come and go. We love dogs so we were in heaven but be advised if dogs aren't your things. Dr. Brewlittle's offers a lot of fun events through the year including open mic nights, jam band sessions, book clubs, and trivia nights. Most importantly, the beer is very good. We have been to almost every brewery in South Jersey and had every style of beer under the sun, and we really like the beer here. There was nothing that blew us away, but all of it is solid and there isn't a miss in the lineup. I like that they brew a special beer only available to their mug club members. It's great that they care about their regulars and the community they are in and want to give back to them. Ample street parking and a parking lot out back.

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    Came here for the wings. First timers. Saw the seat yourself. We did so, but as first timers, it…read morewould have been nice to still be greeted. We took a table to the left. The TV had QVC on it - asked for it to be changed. The guests before us must have spilled their drink on the floor. The straw and lemon were under my feet along with the wet puddle. I didn't want my jacket or purse to get wet. We started with the mini cheese panzarotti's came with side of marinara. This cheese inside was so good. Ordered tots for the table, so hot and crispy. Hit the spot!! We also got two orders of wings. Honey and the buffalo garlic parm. Didn't read reviews or look at pictures. They don't cut the flats, and that's my favorite wing. It is still with that other part of the chicken wing. The wings come in a bowl and they are saucy. I would prefer tossed then in a basket. Our oldest kid had a burger with a kids salad. Thanks for having a kids salad as an option!! That was great. Overall, the food was good, we were nearby for a soccer game, so it did the job. I wouldn't go out of my way, but I would give it what it was for the feel of the place. Our main waitress was just ok, but another woman walking around and checking in was way more pleasant, she also changed the channel from QVC to golf for us. Check it out - the wings were good, very interesting style.

    We went to lunch yesterday to try the pulled pork to see if I should order it for an upcoming…read moreevent. I was not disappointed and ended up ordering a full try of pulled pork for the event.

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