We’re thrilled to share that Bourbon Barrel-Aged Framinghammer has been named the #1 beer of 2019 by Wine Enthusiast! The Top 25 Beers list is an exclusive selection of the best beer reviews from the past editorial year. Bourbon Barrel-Aged Framinghammer will appear in the publication’s Best of Year issue, which also includes the…
In honor of Oktoberfest season, we sat down with Jack’s Abby Co-founder Eric Hendler to discuss the history of märzenbier and how it ties into our seasonal release of Copper Legend. Copper Legend, our Octoberfest Märzen, is brewed fresh every year, but it’s a beer style that existed long before the first Octoberfest celebration. In…
So what exactly is a Radler? The same question could be asked of shandy or many other beer-based mixed drinks. The basic concept behind the creation of radler was to create the ultimate refreshing low alcohol drink. Radler, which translates to “cyclist” in German, was meant to quench the thirst of bike riders after a…
At Jack’s Abby we’re always looking to experiment and innovate. Usually, this means we’re working with a new ingredient, recipe, or concept. This time, however, we partnered with Horst Dornbusch and Weyermann Specialty Malt to investigate and research historical brewing methods and techniques. As part of their book on dark lagers, they were looking to brew…
Here at Jack’s Abby we have always aspired to find the perfect balance of German tradition with American innovation. Since the beginning , Hoponius Union has been a beloved hoppy lager by many. As we continue to grow, our flagship beer has grown with us, and quite literally this time. Hoponius Union will now be…
Kellerbier Series: Inspiration From Abroad The great beer halls of Munich flow with golden lager and tall glasses of wheat beer. I’ve certainly had my fill at Augustiner or the Hofbrauhaus. But for the adventurous traveler, heading but a few miles outside of Munich opens up an entire world of yet to be explored beers.…
What does Jack have to say about our latest can release? “Hi I’m Jack from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers here to remind you There Will Be No Working During Drinking Hours. We currently are launching 12oz and 16oz cans of Post Shift Pilsner. This is a beer we’ve been developing over the past year and…
The identity of Jack’s Abby has always been strongly associated with the story of lager brewing. For most US consumers, lager beer has been misconstrued over the years to mean light American lager, or fizzy, often tasteless, yellow beer. However, the story of light American lager is really the story of many other products of…
Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers and Finback Brewery team up to brew Spill The Tea Finback Brewery out of Queens, NY and Jack’s Abby have teamed up to bring you two versions of a crazy drinkable summer IPL, Spill The Tea. The Jack’s Abby variation of Spill The Tea is an aromatic India Pale Lager brewed…
Cranberry Berliner Now Available! Calling all sour beer fans – our Cranberry Berliner is back and in 16 oz. CANS for the very first time. This sour mash wheat lager is infused with cranberry during the brew for a result that’s fruity, tart, and light on the tongue. It’s not too heavily sour, which even…
Brewery Only Barrel-Aged Framinghammer Release Schedule! We are proud to have brought you the biggest run of Framinghammer variants ever this year and we really hope you’ve been enjoying this year’s Barrel-Aged Framinghammer variants as much as we have. We’ve loved seeing everyone’s photos enjoying Regular, PB&J, Mole and Cordon Rouge Barrel-Aged ‘Hammers out in the wild,…
Mass Rising is back in the Beer Hall this week! This Double IPL, with west coast style hopping, is crafted in the spirit of our rebellious local history, and we’re celebrating its return to our glasses with a special beer and pizza pairing! Chef Gregg Bergeron has crafted this sweet and spicy Jerk Chicken Pizza…
