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Humanity has celebrated a total solar eclipse in a variety of disturbing ways over the millennia: from ritual sacrifices to surprise invasions. We here at Future Commerce HQ believe that commerce is culture—so, naturally, we choose to celebrate with a bougie (and boozy) gift guide. Spoiler alert: a lot of breweries named their lager and ale 'Totality.'
The North American solar eclipse will be the last for a long, long time—twenty years, in fact—so you might as well enjoy it by celebrating both commerce and culture. From humble Moon Pies to an autographed California Red, bottled by a literal astronaut.
Embark on this journey of refined taste and discerning choice, and transform your holiday gifting into a celebration of the extraordinary.
Editor’s note: By deliberate choice, we have no affiliation with the businesses featured, and we earn no commission from the products below. To support the ongoing work of commerce futurism, consider becoming a subscriber to Future Commerce Plus.
VEHLA Kaia - Malbec / Khaki Sunglasses
Recommended by Erika
Shade your eyes with the elegance of Vehla's Kaia sunglasses, blending Malbec acetate with chic Khaki lenses for unparalleled style.
Price: $200 USD
Smoothie King Eclipse Berry Blitz Smoothie
Recommended by Erika
Savor the cosmic blend of Eclipse Berry Blitz, a smoothie so celestial you'll get free glasses to watch the skies in style.
Price: ~$5 (Varies by location)
Lesser Evil Interstellar Cheddar Space Balls
Recommended by Erika
Is the moon made of cheese? Probably not, but you can pretend by eating this. Snack healthily on a galactic journey with Lesser Evil's Space Balls, where organic meets interstellar cheddar flavor. Best paired with a Hans Zimmer soundtrack.
Price: ~$4 ($12 for a three-pack)
Blue Moon Eclipse Sips Kits
Recommended by Erika
Hop (get it?) on over the moon with your cow buddies. Illuminate the night with Blue Moon's Eclipse Sips Kits, featuring glow-in-the-dark glasses and 'Moon Dust' for a shimmering beer experience.
Price: $25
Butler Winery Totality Dry Red Blend
Recommended by Erika
Immerse yourself in the depth of an eclipse with Butler Winery's Totality, a dry red blend that captivates like the celestial event. This dry red wine is a blend of Chambourcin, Foch, Villard Noir, and Marquette grapes.
Price: $20.00 / 750 mL
Sonic Blackout Slush Float
Recommended by Erika
Dive into the cosmic blend of cotton candy and dragon fruit flavors with Sonic's Blackout Slush Float, topped with galaxy sprinkles.
Price: $3.99
Jeni’s Ice Cream Stargonaut Collection
Recommended by Erika
Soar through the flavor cosmos with Jeni's Stargonaut Collection, where alien fruits transform into out-of-this-world ice cream flavors.
Price: $58/Collection
Goop’s Rainbow Moonstone Diamond Chakra Collar
Recommended by Erika
Elevate your aura with Goop's chakra collar, a harmonious blend of moonstone, diamonds, and citrine, for those seeking clarity and creativity.
Price: $10,735 USD
Oreo Cosmic Cream Space Dunk Edition
Recommended by Erika
Blast off with Oreo's Cosmic Cream Space Dunk Edition, where chocolate meets interstellar cream for a limited time only.
Price: $6.55
Rohrbach Eclipse Trio Beer Collab
Recommended by Erika
Three Rochester-based breweries have teamed up for a trio of moon-themed ales. Rohrbach, Strangebird, and Threeheads breweries each have a respective take on the celestial and the divine, respectively: The Lighter Side, Totality, and The Darker Side. Pair with Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.
Price: N/A
SunChips Limited Edition Solar Eclipse Chips
Crunch into the celestial event with SunChips Limited Edition Solar Eclipse Chips, where the sun meets spicy cheese in a once-in-a-lifetime snack.
Price: Free. During the total solar eclipse on April 8, SunChips will offer a giveaway for the entirety of the four-minute and 27-second event.
Torani Puremade Galaxy Syrup
Recommended by Erika
Galaxy Syrup transforms your coffee or cocktail with succulent raspberry and dark rum notes, perfect for sipping under the solar eclipse.
Price: $11.99 / 750 mL
Stephenie Meyer's Eclipse (Twilight series)
Recommended by Erika
Dive back into the heart of the Twilight saga with "Eclipse," a tale as captivating and mysterious as the celestial phenomenon itself. Just don't watch the movies.
Price: $11.82 (Hardcover)
Blackland Distillery’s Eclipse Bourbon
Recommended by Erika
Savor the rare Eclipse Bourbon, a craft blend of white corn and malted midnight wheat, celebrating the solar eclipse with a unique toast.
Price: Available only at Seated Dinner Event.
Pendleton Yakima Camp Blanket
Recommended by Brian
Embrace the eclipse in the warmth of Pendleton's Yakima Camp Blanket, where comfort meets the awe of celestial wonders.
Price: $199.00-$269.00
Celestron Solar Eclipse Glasses
Recommended by Erika
Watch the eclipse safely with Celestron's Solar Eclipse Glasses, ensuring clarity and protection for your celestial viewing party.
Starts at $2.95
Moon Pie Chocolate Minis
Recommended by Erika
Bite into your own little eclipse with Moon Pie Chocolate Minis, where every snack is a sweet shadow of the moon crossing the sun.
Price: $33 (Variety Pack / Amazon.com)
Land Grant Totality Black IPA
Recommended by Erika
Toast to the eclipse with Land Grant's Totality Black IPA, a dark brew celebrating cosmic events with notes of interstellar exploration.
Price: Available at Breweries in Ohio
Switch Back Beer Dark Side Stout
Recommended by Erika
Experience total darkness with this 5.8ABV stout from Switch Back. The 'Dark Side Stout,' a beer that balances sweet and roasty, perfect for eclipse night reflection.
Red Jasper Crystals for Solar Charging
Harness the eclipse's energy with Red Jasper Crystals, ideal for those looking to ignite change and propel into spiritual evolution. (Goop subscribers, these are not safe for bodily insertion.)
Price: $29.93 (Etsy)
Tierra Luna Cellars: Autographed Cuatro Stellas
Recommended by Brian
Price: $69.99 / 750 mL
Tierra Luna Cellars introduces the Autographed Cuatro Stellas, a red wine as rare as the April 8 solar eclipse, signed by U.S. astronaut José Moreno Hernández, whose journey from earthbound fields to the cosmos symbolizes human potential.
Each bottle's sale supports transformative organizations like Space for Humanity and the Reaching for the Stars Foundation, blending the rich, complex flavors of the wine with a mission to inspire a passion for STEM and space exploration. Each bottle sold is a toast to our collective future in space and on Earth, fostering a global community dedicated to educational excellence and the boundless dreams of our diverse society.
