PRESS RELEASE / November 5, 2025 (Framingham, MA) – New seasonal releases from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham. These are all available at their respective taprooms and on store shelves now.
Jack’s Abby Extra Layer
Winter Fest Lager | 6.0%
Wrap yourself in cozy flavors with ‘Extra Layer’, a Munich-style dark lager boasting rich caramel and toffee notes. This beer is your perfect companion for chilly festive evenings. Keep the fest alive this winter with a few extra layers.
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Jack’s Abby Framinghammer
Imperial Baltic Porter | 10%
This is a big Baltic Porter that might remind you of an Imperial Stout with noticeable sweetness, balanced by roasted malt and hop bitterness. A lengthy conditioning creates a smooth, chocolaty mouthfeel enhanced by brown sugar.
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Jack’s Abby Bourbon Barrel Aged Framinghammer
Baltic Porter Aged in Bourbon Barrels | 12%
Framinghammer is an original, boundary-pushing lager. This is a big Baltic Porter that might remind you of an Imperial Stout with noticeable sweetness, balanced by roasted malt and hop bitterness. A lengthy conditioning creates a smooth, chocolaty mouthfeel enhanced by brown sugar. Framinghammer is a unique creation that pays homage to our hometown of Framingham MA. Each batch spends a lengthy conditioning period in various casks to create a smooth, chocolatey texture that compliments some creative additions.
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Jack’s Abby Toy Soldier
Christmas Lager | 7.8%
Indulge in holiday cheer with ‘Toy Soldier,’ a Christmas Lager crafted in the spirit of a Grand Cru. This festive lager features the warming embrace of honey and rye, harmoniously spiced with orange zest, ginger and nutmeg. Raise a stein to the season and let ‘Toy Soldier’ march your taste buds into celebrating!
Indulge in holiday cheer with ‘Toy Soldier,’ a Christmas Lager crafted in the spirit of a Grand Cru. This festive lager features the warming embrace of honey and rye, harmoniously spiced with orange zest, ginger and nutmeg. Raise a stein to the season and let ‘Toy Soldier’ march your taste buds into celebrating!
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The Toy Soldier beer is also an homage to the town of Framingham, home to Jack’s Abby. Christmas at Shoppers’ World in Framingham (1951-1994) used to be truly festive. Jordan Marsh was at one end of the plaza and Jordan’s basement was on the other end along with Santa prominently placed in the gazebo with a pen nearby for his reindeer. Huge blocks spelled out Joy to the World. And then there were the soldiers – a platoon of 24 wooden toy soldiers Â- the smallest of them 10 feet tall and the 20 foot tall General who commanded them. All were garbed in red, blue and gold, each smartly presenting a shiny black wooden rifle. When Shoppers’ World got ready for Christmas the soldiers were placed facing out each against a pillar on the lower level.  In 1994 Shoppers’ World was demolished. In 1995 and 1996 these soldiers started reappearing scattered around Framingham at local businesses. Jack’s Abby is now one of these locations and the toy soldier is prominently displayed at their annual German Christmas Market, which will be held on December 6-7 and 13-14.Â
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
