PRESS RELEASE / October 22, 2025 (Framingham, MA) – Local award-winning brewery Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers has partnered with Bruins legend Ray Bourque to create a new beer, Bourque’s Brew.
Bourque’s Brew is brewed in collaboration with hockey legend Ray Bourque and Legal Sea Foods. This crisp, refreshing Golden Lager is crafted to pair perfectly with fresh, local seafood or a rinkside hot dog. Bourque’s Brew has a subtle malt sweetness with a refreshingly clean finish.Smooth and easy-drinking, Bourque’s Brew is made for celebrating greatness, on or off the ice. 4.8% ABV.
Bourque’s Brew is a lager with purpose. Every sip of Bourque’s Brew supports the Bourque Family Foundation, helping fund programs enriching the lives of children and families through education, health, and wellness. Proceeds from sales help fuel charitable initiatives across Massachusetts, including after-school programs, ALS-related charities, Alzheimer’s research, and community health efforts. Refreshing, approachable, and community-driven—this beer does more than taste good, it does good.
“Bourque’s Brew represents what we love most about this region—community, teamwork, and great beer,” said Sam Hendler of Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers. “It’s brewed with care, designed to be approachable, and crafted to bring people together, just as Ray Bourque has done for decades.”
“Bourque’s Brew is more than just a beer — it’s a way for fans and neighbors to make a difference with every pour,” said Ray Bourque. “We’re proud that it reflects our family’s values and supports causes close to our hearts.”
Bourque’s Brew is now available in 16oz cans at select stores throughout Massachusetts and on draft at on premise locations.
About Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers
Founded in 2011 in Framingham, MA, Jack’s Abby is a family-owned craft brewery dedicated to brewing world-class lagers that celebrate tradition, innovation, and community. Jack’s Abby is part of Hendler Family Brewing Company (HFBC), founded in 2024 by brothers Jack, Eric, and Sam Hendler. HFBC is committed to preserving and growing independent craft beer in New England. With a portfolio that includes Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers, Night Shift Brewing, Wormtown Brewery, Masshole and Jack’s Beverage Company, HFBC is the largest craft beer producer in Massachusetts and ranks among the top 30 craft breweries in the nation. For more information, please visit: hendlerfamilybrewco.com
About The Bourque Family Foundation
Founded in 2017 by Raymond J. Bourque — Hockey Hall of Fame inductee and former NHL defenseman — along with his wife Christiane and children Melissa, Christopher, and Ryan, the Bourque Family Foundation has continued the family’s long tradition of giving back. Before the Foundation’s launch, Ray had already helped raise over $20 million for more than 1,000 organizations nationwide. The Bourque Family Foundation aims to continue the Bourque family’s legacy of community impact by supporting organizations that promote health, education, and wellness across New England. To learn more or donate, visit bourquefamilyfoundation.
