Jabby Brau

Deep golden in color, this low ABV lager balances Pilsner and Munich malt with an aromatic American hop aroma. This beer starts hoppy but finishes unexpectedly malty with very low bitterness. Impressively flavorful and drinkable for the lightest beer we brew. We dub this beer a "Session Lager," as we once again brew a lager in a beer style of its own. Uses local Soft Red Winter Wheat from Four Star Farms.

OG 11.5 Plato / IBUs 20 / ABV 4.5%
Available Year-round

Smoke & Dagger

Cloaked in mystery, this dark black beer skirts the line between a schwarzbier and smoked porter. The use of a small percentage of traditional Beechwood smoked malt adds complexity and balances the liberal use of chocolate malt. Notes of roasted grains, beechwood smoke,and coffee accompany a full bodied-and sweet chocolately malt character. Uses locally grown unmalted barley from MA.

OG 14.5 Plato / IBUs 25 / ABV 5.8%
Available Year-round

Hoponius Union

This lager harmoniously combines lager yeast fermentation and west coast IPA hops. Our India style Pale Lager is like a traditional IPA but with a twist - it’s fermented cold and aged for extended periods. A blend of classic American hops creates a huge tropical fruit and citrusy hop aroma. A dry finish accentuates the pleasant bitterness and hop profile. Hoponius Union uses locally grown dehulled spelt from MA.

OG 15.5 Plato / IBUs 65 / ABV 6.7%
Available Year-round

Copper Legend

Ancient timelines talk of dark days, plagued by hardships and Kingdom demands. When hope was all but lost, a legend emerged. A plumber. With copper pipes and an uncanny wit, he battled fierce foes and saw to the brewery’s opening. Our Octoberfest is malty, smooth and exceedingly drinkable. It is perfect to celebrate and honor today’s legends. We use locally grown wheat from MA, Munich malt and noble hops.

OG 14.8 Plato / IBUs 22 / ABV 5.9%
August Release

Mom & Pop's Pumpkin Crop

The 2012 harvest on our Mom & Pop's farm was fruitful and this brew uses 100 fresh pumpkins and 40 organic squash. We prepared, cooked, and pureed all the gourds with the help of our friends at Carrie Anne’s Modern Diner. A blend of autumn spices adds to the intense pumpkin flavors. Uses locally grown Triticale from MA.

OG 13.5 / IBUs 10 / ABV 5.5%
October Release

Mom & Pop's Wet Hop Lager

Using 100% locally-sourced ingredients, this lager features hops grown by our Mom and Pop on the family farm in VT, and MA-born hops too. Malted barley and unmalted spelt and wheat provide the finishing touches for this all-local brew. A mild, earthly hop aroma mixes well with malty cereal notes. Not to be confused as an extra hoppy beer, this is a nicely balanced and pleasantly hopped lager.

OG 13 / ABV 5.2%
September Release

Red Tape Lager

Navigating the labyrinth of brewery licensing and state regulations isn't easy. When we finally got the green light, we also got inspired with the perfect name for our pilot brew. Red Tape Lager has a full malty flavor typical of Bavarian dark lagers. It's brewed with 100% Dark Munich Malt. Additions of Glacier hops for bittering and noble German hops for aroma strike a balance between American and European flavors.

OG 13 Plato / IBUs 25 / ABV 5%
Release TBA

Leisure Time Lager

We honor our Pops with this beer. His vision built the Leisure Time ice brand decades ago and inspired us to build Jack’s Abby as a family business. Leisure Time Lager is brewed with wheat and a blend of spices including lemongrass, coriander, orange peel and chamomile. A subtle spiciness balances the citrusy and floral hops added to the whirl and hopback. Relax and enjoy! Leisure Time Lager uses locally grown wheat from MA.

OG 11.8 Plato / IBUs 15 / ABV 4.8%
May - August Release

Lashes Lager

This hopbock lager balances an assertive Munich Malt character with an infusion of Super Styrian, Columbus, Palisades and Centennial hops. It's full-bodied and malty with a hop aroma that's earthy and piney. Definitely an enjoyable beer for New England’s cold winter days.

OG 17 Plato / IBUs 50 / ABV 7.2%
October - January Release

Kiwi Rising

This is an intensely hoppy and strong lager that we refer to as a Double India Pale Lager. Over four pounds of hops per BBL of New Zealand hops (Kiwi Hops) were used in progressively larger hop additions throughout the brewing process. Four kettle hop additions, whole leaf hops in the hop back, and multiple dry hop additions infuse an intense floral and citrusy aroma. No kiwifruit or kiwi birds were used in the production of this beer.

OG 19.5 / IBUs 105 / ABV. 8.5%
November Release

Saxonator Dunkles Doppelbock

A dark strong interpretation of a double bock. Full bodied with a raisiny, dark fruit, slightly roasted and chewy malt character. Lagered for two months, a smooth malt character balances the high ABV of this strong beer. Brewed with MA grain.

OG 21 Plato / IBUs 25 / ABV 9%
December Release

Barrel-Aged Saxonator Dunkles Doppelbock

A dark strong interpretation of a double bock. Full bodied with a raisiny, dark fruit, slightly roasted and chewy malt character. Lagered for two months, a smooth malt character balances the high ABV of this strong beer. Brewed with MA grain.

OG 21 Plato / IBUs 25 / ABV 9%
Release TBA

Private Rye Bière de Garde

Brewed in the French farmhouse style as a warm fermented lager. The grist contains 30% Rye Malt local sourced and malted in MA as well as Belgian candy sugar. We leave this beer slightly hazy to accentuate the mild fruity yeasty character. Copper in color, a spicy Rye flavor emerges in a dry yet malty finish.

OG 14.5 Plato / IBUs 30 / ABV 6.0%
January - May Release

Cascadian Schwarzbier

This black lager combines a big roasted malt character with plentiful additions of aromatic hops. Magnum, Cascade, Columbus, Centennial and Cluster in the kettle, hopback and dry hop additions add a piney, resinous, light citrusy flavor and aroma. A bitter finish contrasts the full malty body.

OG 16 Plato / IBUs 70 / ABV 6.8%
March Release

Coffee Smoke & Dagger

Cloaked in mystery, this black lager was aged with specially roasted coffee from Barismo. The use of a small percentage of traditional Beechwood smoked malt adds complexity and balances the liberal use of chocolate malt. Notes of roasted grains, beechwood smoke, and coffee accompany a full bodied and sweet chocolaty malt character. Smoke & Dagger uses locally grown unmalted barley from MA.

OG 14.5 Plato / IBUs 25 / ABV 5.8%
Release TBA

Fire in the Ham

Caution! This is an intensely smokey lager similar to those found in Bamberg, Germany. Most of this brew's malt was dried over flaming beechwood, which ingrains unique smokey flavors. Aromas of campfires, smoked ham, and bacon dominate a soft malt and hop backbone. Although hard to believe, this beer is vegan friendly.

OG 13 Plato / IBUs 20 / ABV 5.4%
August Release

Framinghammer Baltic Porter

Big, Bold, and Black. This unusual lager style has many similarities to Imperial Stouts. A lengthy conditioning period creates a silky smooth chocolaty mouth feel enhanced by the use of oats and brown sugar. Noticeable sweetness gets balanced by roasted malt and hop bitterness. At 10% alcohol by volume, this beer is sure to keep you warm on a cold winter night.

OG 23.5 Plato / IBUs 55 / ABV 10%
February Release

Ginger & Juice

Ginger & Juice combines pureed ginger, grapefruit juice and peel, buckwheat and a secret proprietary hop strain to create an intriguingly spiced and hopped lager. Aromas of citrus, melon, and ginger balance a firm bitterness. Uses locally grown buckwheat from MA. Lay back, sip on Ginger & Juice.

OG 14.5 / IBUs 60 / ABV 6%
Release TBA

Hey Diddle Diddle

What else would you call a Double India Dunkel Lager? Brewed with copious amounts of Cascade, Palisades, Warrior and Cluster hops in the kettle, hop back, and as multiple dry hop additions. Dark amber to brown in color, Munich and caramel malts balance the hefty hop additions. A touch of sweetness combined with a long lagering time smooth out this strong beer. One sip will have you jumping over the moon.

OG 19 Plato / IBUs 90 / ABV 8%
Release TBA

R.I.P.L. Effect

What do you get when you combine the dry malt backbone of a Pilsner, the aromatic hops of an IPA and the spiciness of a Rye Lager? You get a special blend of flavors that’s sure to send ripples through your taste buds. Brewed with Sorachi Ace, Columbus, Cascade, and Amarillo hops with 35% Rye Malt and locally grown Triticale from MA.

OG 13.75 / IBUs 65 / ABV 5.75%
Release TBA

Maibock Hurts Like Helles

True Story! Running a brewery can be "bock" breaking. It's all worthwhile when you have the opportunity to share beer like this. Our Maibock/Helles Bock is deep golden in color with an intense malty almost grape like aroma and flavor. A light noble hop character balances the smooth sweet finish. A long lagering time makes this beer exceptionally drinkable for its strength. Don't be fooled by its light color.

OG 16.2 Plato / IBUs 25 / ABV 6.5%
April Release

The ABCS

We've made learning your ABCS easy by adding copious amounts of Apollo, Bravo, Calypso, and Simcoe. Intense hoppy aromas of stone fruit, citrus flavors, and piney spiciness. Deep golden in color with a resinous haze. A true celebration of hops.

OG 17 Plato / IBUs 100+ / ABV 7.5%
April Release

Barrel-Aged Framinghammer

Big, bold, black and barrel aged. A lengthy conditioning period in bourbon barrels creates a silky smooth chocolatey mouth feel enhanced by the use of oats and brown sugar. Noticeable sweetness gets balanced by roasted malt and hop bitterness. Additional flavors include bourbon, vanilla and oak.

OG 23.5 Plato / IBUs 55 / Alc. 10% by Vol.
March Release

Smoked Maple Lager

Collaboration beer with Lawson's Finest Liqids

This beer was brewed as a collaboration between Jack's Abby and Lawson's Finest Liquids. Valley Malt malted all the 2-row malt in addition to the specially smoked malt with hand-sourced wood from VT. Brewed with one gallon of maple syrup per barrel of beer. An addition of lactose sugar and brown malt rounds out a beer that tastes great from breakfast till dessert. Enjoy!

May 2013 Release