Magic Hat
Magic Hat #9
Magic Hat #9 is Vermont's most iconic craft beer — a 'not quite pale ale' brewed with a hint of apricot that gives it a uniquely fruity, slightly tart character. Founded in Burlington, Vermont in 1994, Magic Hat #9 helped define the quirky, art-forward identity of New England craft brewing and remains one of the most beloved beers from the region.
Details
Magic Hat #9 is Vermont's most iconic craft beer — a 'not quite pale ale' brewed with a hint of apricot that gives it a uniquely fruity, slightly tart character. Founded in Burlington, Vermont in 1994, Magic Hat #9 helped define the quirky, art-forward identity of New England craft brewing and remains one of the most beloved beers from the region.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories
175
Specifications
ABV / Proof
5.1%
Unit Count
6-pack
Container
Bottle
Body
Light-Medium
Source
South Burlington, VT water
Region
South Burlington, VT
Flavor
Apricot, light malt, fruit, crisp finish
About the Brewery
Magic Hat Brewing Company was founded in 1994 in South Burlington, Vermont, earning a reputation for quirky, whimsical beers with an irreverent personality. Their flagship #9 — a self-described 'not quite pale ale' brewed with apricot — became one of the defining beers of the New England craft movement in the 1990s and early 2000s. Magic Hat was known for its colorful, art-forward packaging and carnival-inspired marketing before being acquired by North American Breweries (now Cervecería Costa Rica). #9 remains a beloved part of American craft beer history.