PRESS RELEASE / April 23, 2026 (Framingham, MA) – Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers won a Bronze Award for their Modern IPA in the Hoppy Lager category at the 2026 World Beer Cup (also known as the “Olympics of Beer”) held on April 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. This recognized their expertise in combining traditional lager techniques with modern hop flavors.
Modern IPA (ABV 6.0%) is an India Pale Ale featuring Citra, Galaxy, & Mosaic Hops. The Modern series reimagines classic beer styles, inspired by founder Jack Hendler’s journey through breweries around the world. Modern IPA blends a contemporary style with centuries old lagering techniques, delivering an intense hop experience with balanced bitterness and a smooth finish, thanks to its lager roots.
This 2026 World Beer Cup celebrated its 30th year by awarding 353 medals to breweries globally. Over 8,000 entries from 1,644 breweries were evaluated by 255 judges. Winning a World Beer Cup is like winning an Emmy, Grammy or Oscar award.
Founded in 2011 by three brothers, Jack, Eric, and Sam Hendler, Jack’s Abby has become an award winning mainstay of the craft brewing scene in the Northeast and nationwide. The Hendler brothers grew up in a family that promoted entrepreneurship and hard work. Spending summers with their grandfather and working at the family’s ice distribution company, they learned the value of committed family members and loyal employees—the foundation on which Jack’s Abby is based. Since opening, the brewery has tripled in size and is only continuing to grow. Visit the brewery and Beer Hall & Kitchen, have a pint, and some fresh wood-fired pizza, and learn more. For more information, visit www.jacksabby.com and follow along on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/
