On April 8th, the sun will go dark, and we are all about using this as an excuse to party. Here are some fantastic promos and launches to make your eclipse-themed extravaganza a success.
In days of yore, early humans looked at a solar eclipse as an omen of ill tidings as if their deities stole their beloved source of warmth and luminescence. Today we know it ain't all that, but it is a great excuse to get our space-nerd friends together to celebrate cosmic occurrences. Here are a few outer space-inspired new products to make your party a hit.
Blue Moon Eclipse Sips Kit
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Blue Moon beer is offering an eclipse sipping kit that includes 4 signature Blue Moon pint glasses, a commemorative glow-in-the-dark box, blacklight coasters, and a flashlight for you scaredy cats who are afraid of the dark. Additionally, the kit comes with 'Moon Dust' to make beer sparkle when you sprinkle it in a Blue Moon Wheat Ale. This cosmic care package is only available on their site while supplies last, so we'd act fast.
Casey Jones Distillery: Total Eclipse Bourbon and Moonshine
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If you are looking for something that will invoke the eclipse Gods a little harder than a beer, Casey Jones Distillery is offering their Kentucky Straight Four Grain Bourbon and Total Eclipse Moonshine to get the party started right. They both come in at 100 proof so drink responsibly. You don't want to explain why there's a lampshade on your head after the lights come back on.
SunChips Solar Eclipse Limited-Edition Launches
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What's some spirits without some snacks right? In honor of the celestial event, SunChips brings you two new limited-release flavors. Pineapple Habanero and Black Bean Spicy Gouda. The flavors were developed in partnership with astronaut astronaut Kellie Gerardi. The partner program will also support a $50,000 donation to the PepsiCo Foundation's Food for Good charity so you can snack and give back at the same time. The chips drop on April 8th on Sunchipssolareclipse.com, so go ahead and bookmark it.
Space Oreos
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Of course, we need to balance our salty with some sweetness, so OREO Space Dunk Cookies are the perfect space-themed snack for this occasion. They're stuffed with blue and pink "cosmic creme" and are accompanied by popping candies that create a party in your gob you won't forget. They're available nationwide at stores near you.
Jeni's Ice Cream Punk Stargonaut Collection
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And what are cookies without a little cream? Jeni's Ice Cream is launching four new eclipse-inspired flavors with their new Punk Stargonaut line. These include blueberry Nebula Berry, fruity Cosmic Bloome, grape-flavored Purple Star Born, and marshmallow Supermoon. The collection drops on April 4th and as is the trend these days will only be available for a limited time, and while supplies last.
If you are watching the eclipse this year, please protect your peepers with appropriate eyewear unlike a certain ex-President we all know who didn't. Have fun, and don't worry - the sun's just winking at us. It ain't going out for good.
