E-Malt.com News article: US, MA: Jack Abby Brewing begins production in Framingham

Jack’s Abby Brewing began production on July 18 at its Framingham brewery, the company reported on the same day.

Public tastings are scheduled to begin this month, too.

“After months of hard work we are excited to begin production of what we believe will be exceptional and unique lagers,” said Jack Hendler, owner and brewer of Jack’s Abby Brewing. Hendler, along with his brothers Sam and Eric, founded Jack’s Abby Brewing in January 2011.

Jack’s Abby Brewing is a craft brewery specializing truly distinctive lagers featuring locally grown hops, traditional German brewing standards and American innovation.

Initial production will focus on three lagers:

Saxon Sons Pilsner (abv - 5.4%) is a wonderfully aromatic, sunshine golden-colored lager featuring a lemony floral nose followed by a dry finish. Brewed and conditioned for extended periods, balancing the traditional bohemian Pilsner malt backbone with unique hops added to our hop back. The name pays tribute to the Saxony Ice Company started by the Hendler brothers’ grandfather.

Hoponius Union (abv - 6.7%) is an India Pale Lager that offers a twist to the traditional IPA since it is fermented cold and aged for extended periods. The perfect union of aromatic American hops and lager fermentation creates a huge citrusy-hoppy aroma and clean, bitter finish.

Smoke & Dagger (abv - 6.0%) is a dark, black beer, cloaked in mystery that gets its roasted and smoky notes from traditional beech wood-smoked malt and chocolate malt. Smoke & Dagger is full bodied and malty with little to no hop character.

Jack’s Abby plans to produce seasonal varieties as well as other special occasion lagers and possibly ales in the future.

The Company is currently producing all of its lagers in Framingham facility which currently has a 20 BBL Premier Stainless brewhouse and five 40 BBL fermenters. A special hop back is used to infuse hop flavor and aroma into the beers before fermentation. The brewery also features a tasting room as well as a small garden next door for growing hops and brewing spices.

Beers will initially be available to restaurants and bars in kegs and at the brewery in 64 ounce growlers filled on request. Regular (12 ounce) bottles are expected to be available for sale in 2012.

The company will self-distribute its beers to restaurants and bars to start.


20 July, 2011