Jack's Abby Brewery

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  1. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,368) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    Basically, I'm just wondering about a few things regarding Jack's Abby. I am going up to the brewery on Friday. Does anyone know if it costs money for the brewery tour or tastings? Also, how much do growler fills go for? I'd be buying a growler and the beer that will go in it. Lastly, does the growler fill prices vary? Thanks to whoever answers this. I sent a tweet to Jack's Abby, but I'm a little impatient and would rather have my fellow BA's help me out on this one.

    EDIT: Right after I posted this, they answered my question. However, if anyone would like to provide any opinions about the actual brewery, it would be welcome.
     
    #1 RichD, Jan 9, 2013
  2. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,368) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    By the way, they have barrel aged Saxonator for 18 bucks a growler! I've never had this, but a doppelbock that's barrel aged sounds awesome!
     
    #2 RichD, Jan 9, 2013
  3. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    opinions about the brewery: excellent beers, really well rounded flavor. their hop use is particularly good.
     
    #3 Pahn, Jan 9, 2013
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  4. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,368) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    I've only had their Hoponius Union and it is amazing. I'm really looking forward to trying some other offerings of theirs.
     
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  5. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    The brewery is very small so it will only take a few minutes to see. Make sure to hit up Julios in Westboro while you're close by!
     
    #5 Jnorton00, Jan 9, 2013
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  6. BlackBelt5112203

    BlackBelt5112203 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2012 Michigan

    When I was at home over the holidays, that is exactly the trip that my sister and I made. Jacks Abby for a tasting and a growler and then Julio's for a couple more things. Both really awesome. All of Jacks Abby's beers are crazy good.
     
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  7. seanwhite

    seanwhite Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2008 Massachusetts

    They have some good swag for sale at the brewery too. Great people making great brews. It will be hard to pick a favorite for a growler fill.
     
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  8. Trevdawg

    Trevdawg Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2012 New Hampshire

    Great stuff from Jack's Abby. See if you can fine out when the Leisure Time Lager is coming out of the Chardonnay Barrels W/ Brett for me? I need some of that!!!
     
    #8 Trevdawg, Jan 9, 2013
  9. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    I had a Saxonator out of bottle. Good stuff. I still think Kiwi and Hoptonius are their best. Sax tasted like a Quad. Am I correct in sayong that? Anyone try? So a barrel aged could be interesting. At 9% and under $8 gotta love it
     
    #9 MVP09, Jan 9, 2013
  10. IcemanCometh

    IcemanCometh Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2012 Massachusetts

    I am planning on making my maiden voyage as soon as the Framinghammer is released, their website says it is "upcoming" anybody seen an exact date?
     
    #10 IcemanCometh, Jan 9, 2013
  11. RBCORCORAN

    RBCORCORAN Initiate (0) May 18, 2009 Massachusetts

    Great beer - Great people , worth the trip and they have some nice gear as well . I love my hoodie.
     
    #11 RBCORCORAN, Jan 9, 2013
  12. tehzachatak

    tehzachatak Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2010 Massachusetts

    I mean, it's a big doppelbock. Definitely a different style than a quad, and unlike your "india pale lager", this is definitely a style that is normal for lagers. There are certainly similar flavor notes, it's definitely a "strong lager" and a quad is really just a "strong ale", and they have sort of similar mouthfeels - I don't think the comparison is silly by any means.
     
    #12 tehzachatak, Jan 9, 2013
  13. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    he'brew do a dubbel / doppelbock blend beer due to the similarity, and quads are just dubbels.
     
    #13 Pahn, Jan 9, 2013
  14. Patrick

    Patrick Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    That's an interesting view.
     
    #14 Patrick, Jan 9, 2013
  15. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,368) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    Regardless, to me, at least, it sounds like a very intriguing brew. I've never had Jack's Abby's doppelbock but judging from my other doppelbock experiences, they're quite sweet and barrel aging it would make for an extremely sweet tasting beer. Also I don't think I've ever seen another brewery barrel age a lager. I could be wrong though.
     
    #15 RichD, Jan 9, 2013
  16. BumpkinBrewer

    BumpkinBrewer Pundit (993) Jan 6, 2010 Massachusetts

    Had the Saxonator on New Year's Eve, definitely sweet, definitely delicious. Might try to snag the BA version this weekend, if I can get down there.
     
    #16 BumpkinBrewer, Jan 9, 2013
  17. tehzachatak

    tehzachatak Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2010 Massachusetts

    Can't think of one I've seen besides stuff from JA! Had the JA Brett Biere de Garde which was BA, I was not a fan of the beer, to be honest, but I've heard amazing things about the BA Framinghammer.
     
    #17 tehzachatak, Jan 9, 2013
  18. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,368) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    I definitely tip my hat to Jack's Abby because they're doing something different from other breweries. Nonetheless, I'm quite excited to go to the brewery and sample all their available offerings. Should be a real treat.
     
    #18 RichD, Jan 9, 2013
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  19. tehzachatak

    tehzachatak Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2010 Massachusetts

    it's fun. surprisingly large, made me understand how the hell they sell their beer so cheap when i finally saw the place. also, the extremely reasonable growler pricing is fantastic.
     
    #19 tehzachatak, Jan 9, 2013
  20. MyIronLung

    MyIronLung Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2011 Massachusetts

    Great beers, great guys. Just dont plan on going for a walk around the neighborhood, its in the ghetto of Framingham.
     
    #20 MyIronLung, Jan 9, 2013
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