Brewery Profile

Eclipse Brewing

A visitor coming to Merchantville for local beer will find Eclipse Brewing occupying a specific role: it is the borough’s sole craft brewery. The operation is built around small-batch production, with owner and brewer Chris Mattern overseeing the brewing program. Inside, the taproom is organized around an 18-tap lineup, though the selections are not fixed from visit to visit. One line is consistently reserved for house-made root beer soda, while the remaining taps rotate through beer offerings. That setup gives the room a neighborhood-brewery feel rather than a single-style focus, with the day’s choices depending on what has been brewed recently. Seating is available indoors, and the brewery also maintains a large outdoor area for patrons who prefer more space or open-air drinking.

Travelers exploring breweries in this part of New Jersey often look for taprooms where the appeal is tied to variety, seasonal changes, and beers that may not be widely distributed. Eclipse fits that kind of stop because its small-batch approach allows for a range of styles and occasional experimentation. Mattern is known to work local fruits and unusual flavors into some batches, so visitors may encounter beers that reflect a specific ingredient or short-run idea rather than a permanent flagship list. The presence of house-made root beer also makes the tap list a little broader for groups that include someone not drinking alcohol. For beer-focused visitors, the main draw is the chance to sample across the current board and see what the brewery is pouring at that moment.

For planning purposes, Eclipse Brewing serves beer for on-site consumption through $6 pours and $7 flights, making it possible to either settle on a single glass or compare several selections in one visit. Because the lineup rotates, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any experimental batches currently available. Beer can also be taken to go in crowlers and growlers, which is useful for visitors passing through Merchantville or locals looking to bring something home. Merchandise, including branded hats and apparel, is available at the brewery. The combination of indoor seating, an extensive outdoor area, rotating taps, and packaged beer gives visitors a few different ways to use the stop, whether they are staying for a flight or making a quick pickup.

Eclipse Brewing operates as the sole craft brewery located in Merchantville, New Jersey, focusing on small-batch production across a variety of styles. The facility maintains 18 taps, consistently dedicating one line to house-made root beer soda alongside their rotating beer offerings. Owner and brewer Chris Mattern oversees the brewing operations, frequently incorporating local fruits and unique flavors into experimental batches. The taproom provides both indoor seating and an extensive outdoor area for patrons. Beer is available for consumption on-site via $6 pours and $7 flights, and packaged for off-site consumption in crowlers and growlers. Merchandise, including branded hats and apparel, is also available at the location.

1 review • Website available

25 E Park Ave, Merchantville, New Jersey, 08109-2607

Phone: 856-662-7453

Website: https://eclipsebrewingnj.com/