Commitment to Quality I have spent an overwhelming majority of my 25 years in the craft brewing industry working for small production breweries and brewpubs. In my experience, the word “quality” at small breweries over the years was not so much a concept as it was a synonym for the word “good”. And the term…
DetailsIt is odd how 2018 can feel like it just barely ended, while also feeling it was a lifetime ago. When we sat down to start writing a 2018 recap for Jack’s Abby and Springdale we sometimes couldn’t believe everything that happened. The year started with the launch of Springdale into our distribution network. Starting…
DetailsSeven years ago, Mike Gleason sat down at British Beer Company in Framingham, MA, and tried a Red Tape Amber Lager from a brand-new local brewery. An avid home brewer himself, Mike’s, aka Lashes (nicknamed for his long eyelashes), interest was piqued. Lashes made a trip to the first Jack’s Abby taproom and sat down…
DetailsFor the holiday season, Jack’s Abby has aligned itself with the WhyNotDevin Foundation to End DIPG. This local family has inspired both the Framingham community, the Jack’s Abby team, and all of New England. For the months of November and December, Jack’s Abby will donate a portion of House Lager sales to the WhyNotDevin Foundation…
DetailsSummer is in full swing, and so are backyard cookouts. We did the hard work and tested all of our favorite cookout recipes with your favorite lagers. Here are our picks for your summer barbecue food and beer pairings. Post Shift Pilsner – Hot Dog Pilsners are one of those styles that are pretty universal…
DetailsAt Jack’s Abby, we care deeply for our community and the environment. It has come to our attention recently that there is some misinformation surrounding our packaging and we would like to keep you all informed so that you may make conscious decisions when purchasing our product. It is no secret that the beverage industry…
DetailsRecently we were honored to find out that we were named by the Small Business Administration as Massachusetts’ Manufacturer of the Year. When we opened our new Brewery and Beer Hall in 2015 we worked with the SBA and Mutual One, our local bank, to secure the loans we needed to expand and remain independent.…
DetailsOver the past few months Jack’s Abby has had the pleasure of brewing with Cerveja Avos from Sao Paulo Brazil. The partnership between Jack’s Abby and Cerveja Avos occurred because of both breweries commitment to brewing craft lagers. Cerveja Avos has a lineup of lager, including many IPLs. It’s rare to find breweries who are…
DetailsSo 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…
DetailsWe’re excited to announce the release of the 2018 Barrel-Aged Framinghammers. This year is our biggest launch yet. Nearly 300 bourbon barrels were sourced from Kentucky to create all the variations. The first batch of Barrel-Aged Framinghammer launched in 2012 with only two barrels: it’s been a long journey learning and experimenting with this beer.…
DetailsAt 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…
DetailsHere 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…
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