The First Sip. That’s the title artist Mia Cross picked to name the massive mural she’s painting on the side of our building. It also describes the piece itself. “I sat down with my dad at our kitchen table up the street,” she explained. “We opened a Post Shift and had paper in front of…
DetailsWhat’s the best part about working for a brewery? Well, there’s a lot of things actually…but getting the chance to brew your own beer is definitely one of them. That’s what recently happened for Jim Trainor, Western MA and CT Jack’s Abby Brewery Representative. It’s the first time he’s brewed since he joined the team…
DetailsBack in January when we were dreaming of warmer months and reopening our outdoor Beer Garden, we got to thinking about how we could improve the space. We decided that the big blank wall that spans the length of our building in the Beer Garden needed a facelift. That’s where local artist Mia Cross comes…
DetailsWhen we last checked in on our Quest For Quality I introduced you to our new partnership with the QC2 Lab at The University of Southern Maine. This partnership is meant for our two teams to dig into some of the most beer-geeky details of lagering and attempt to learn something new. To that end,…
DetailsOur quest to brew beloved lagers starts and ends with quality. The chatter around quality in craft beer swells and shrinks from time to time, but for Jack’s Abby it is a central, daily battle cry. Lagers hide no errors; they are the glass houses of beer. We know that we have to hold the…
DetailsWe’re excited to announce our new collaborative beer series for 2021, Lagers of the World! Lagers of the World is the result of our desire to expand our knowledge of lagers beyond our own community, culture, and traditions. What is the state of craft beer and craft lager in other countries? What styles and flavors…
DetailsGreetings Everyone, We wanted to provide an update regarding the services for Cameron Crown. The latest update is that all in-person services for Cameron Crown have been POSTPONED until further notice. In normal circumstances, this is not how we would want to celebrate Cam’s life. Given the current situation, we want to celebrate his…
DetailsHello Friends, In November we made the choice to convert back to takeout and curbside service for our food and beer service. This was a tough call, but we felt it was the safest option for our staff and guests. We’ll be offering exceptional takeout service until further notice while we work on some AMAZING…
DetailsEllie McDonald, Beer Hall extraordinaire and breast cancer survivor, recently launched Tend to You, a non-profit that creates care packages for cancer patients. To help support Tend To You, drink Red Tape! $2 from each 6-pack of Red Tape sold from the brewery will be donated to Ellie’s charity. Read more from Ellie about Tend To…
DetailsFor the third year in a row, we are excited to partner with Framingham-based WhyNotDevin Foundation to End DIPG for the 2020 holiday season. A portion of the proceeds of all House Lager sold throughout the months of November and December will be donated to the organization. We feel that it is as important…
DetailsOur Guest Blog series shouts out local businesses that reflect our values and devotion to the craft. This month, we spoke with Tipping Cow, a gourmet, small-batch ice cream shop in Somerville. A favorite of our team, Tipping Cow is a small-batch ice cream store in Somerville, focused on serving up gourmet, nut-free scoops.…
DetailsOur Guest Blog series shouts out local partners that reflect our values and devotion to the craft. This month, we spoke with TapRM, an online beer service based in New York.
