Jack's Abby (2024)

Not to derail the topic of the thread too much, but I liked both those beers too, although more so for the Porter. I suppose Dortmunder is too rare of a style, to both have a good German and local reference to compare with. The only one easily available is DAB, but it isn't a very good beer.

 

This has been derailed

 

I haven't had DAB in 45 years but I didn't think it was a standout back then.

 

Wikipedia has articles on DAB and RitterBrau (this in German). A sad story for Dortmunder beers. All Dortmunder labels are owned by Radeburger (a large low cost brewer) and produced at the original Hansa Brewery. DAB is still the main brand and Ritter might still be produced. The Hansa brand is a well known low price line.

 

Interesting, I didn't know that. I have nothing against Radeberger — my two favorite German imports are Radeberger Pilsner and Radeberger Zwickel (a strong contender for being my biggest favorite along with Jack's Abby Post Shift, and Allagash Seconds to Summer). Today I learned that Radeberger also owns Jever, which is an excellent beer as well. I might need to find a fresher DAB to give it another chance.

 

Please report back what you think of this beer.

Cheers!

 

Excited to see this and Troegs Bock for the spring. It’s a great transition style from winter to spring.

Much better than an IPA.

 

Slo Lager has not been added to the Lager Locator. Has anyone seen it in the Arlington/Lexington/Burlington area yet?

 

Found it. Looks like Liquor World in Davis carries it for anyone looking.

 

Porter Square Wine and Spirits in Porter (formerly Liquor World), or Downtown Wine and Spirits in Davis?

 

Liquor world is in Somerville per the google machine. Porter Square would be much, much easier for parking purposes.
https://www.liquorworldsomerville.com/shop/?sku=13921

Their website does not have it in stock compared to the official lager locator, so results may vary.

 

I used the Jack's Abby Lager Locator feature and it appears that SLO Lager is a MA only product.

@floozbag54 the beer is listed as Human Robot - Slo Lager on the locator.

Cheers!

 

NY is getting its shipment of SLO Lager next week. Should see it all over the state but mostly in Westchester & NYC

 

Ohhh I forgot it changed owners recently, thanks!

 

Ball Square has the Slo Lager in their 'employee picks section' as of last night.

I was drinking it at a party and not able to pay that close attention (and only drank two of them) but my half assed first impression was that it wasn't as interesting as I was hoping it would be.

 

Just curious, did you have certain expectations here?

Cheers!