The Brewery: Jack's Abby (Farmington, MA)
The Brew: Copper Legend (Oktoberfest)
Availability: Bottles/Draft
ABV: 5.7% | IBUs: 22
Rating: 7.5/10
Location: The Westy
The Story? I heard through the grapevine that my favorite local spot had procured a keg of my new favorite DIPA, Gandhi Bot this week and immediately marked a time to swing by on my calendar. In that same breath, I also found they'd obtained kegs from a brewery which was new to me - Jack's Abby, out of Massachusetts.
"What's so special about Jack's Abby?" you may ask. Lagers. Their entire line adheres to the German lagering tradition. Intriguing to say the least, as their family of beers include coffee, pumpkin, and smoked offerings, plus their flagship, Hoponius Union borrows heavily from west-coast hopping style (it also lives up to the hype... post on that one coming soon). We start today with Jack's "Copper Legend" Oktoberfest.
The Beer? The appearance is classic Oktoberfest - transparent copper body and fluffed white head. The nose is minerally with autumn spice notes and the faintest hint of banana.
Into my mouth pours a silky, refreshing brew. Nutmeg is preseant, but not overpowering followed by a semisweetness of the Munich malts alongside toasted biscuit and gentile caramel. Mild hops compliment the crispness and wetness while a mid-high level of carbonation keeps the taste of the ABV in check.
Overall a very authentic offering. A good socializing beer. Looking forward to the next Jack's post on how they're breaking flavor mold of what it means to brew a lager...
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