WORCESTER, Mass., April 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brothers and owners of
Framingham-based Jack's Abby Craft
Lagers - Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler,
have agreed to purchase Worcester-based brewery and local mainstay,
Wormtown Brewery. The acquisition firmly establishes the company as
one of the nation's ten largest family-owned craft breweries.
With the purchase, the corporate name will transition to the
Hendler Family Brewing Company, which will operate the Jack's Abby
Craft Lagers and Wormtown brands, as well as Jack's Beverage Co.,
the company's contract brewing arm. The corporate headquarters will
remain in Framingham and the
Hendler family is offering roles to the vast majority of current
non-ownership Wormtown staff. This strategic move solidifies the
company's position and underscores its dedication to fostering
long-term growth and prosperity within the Massachusetts brewing landscape.
"The pandemic put unimaginable pressures onto Massachusetts breweries which have been
compounded by the ensuing supply chain instability, record high
inflation, employee shortages and a ton of other challenges for
small to midsize brewers," said Sam
Hendler, CEO and co-founder of Jack's Abby Craft Lagers.
"Wormtown - headlined by Be Hoppy IPA, is a stalwart brand in
Massachusetts and we are
incredibly excited to secure the ongoing legacy of their craft and
products."
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, founded in 2011, currently employs 167
local residents. The purchase will increase its yearly production
to 110,000 barrels and total number of employees to over 200,
making Jack's Abby the largest craft brewing facility in the state
of Massachusetts. The Wormtown
taprooms will remain in Worcester
and Foxborough, with additional resources, support and staff from
the new ownership.
"Our brewery has been on one helluva ride over the past 14
years. From a former ice cream shop on Park
Ave, to our home on Shrewsbury St, our team at Wormtown has
been dedicated to making great beer and sharing our love for
Worcester one pint at a time. At
this stage of the breweries life, it is time for a new adventure. I
could not be more proud of our team and the great beer they make. I
am certain that in the Hendler Family we have found the perfect
stewards for our beer, our people, and our commitment to the city
of Worcester," said David Fields, on behalf of the Wormtown
ownership group.
Wormtown Brewery has been serving customers in Worcester and the surrounding areas since
2010. The acclaimed lineup of Wormtown's award-winning beers will
remain readily accessible wherever Wormtown products are
distributed and enjoyed. The sale is expected to close officially
early summer 2024, pending licensing approvals.
About Jack's Abby Craft Lagers
Jack's Abby is a proudly independent and family-owned brewery
based in Framingham Massachusetts. The brewery was founded in
2011 by 3 brothers - Jack, Eric and Sam
Hendler. The brewery is the first lager-only craft
brewery in the country. Their mission is to create
high-quality products that honor tradition and the spirit of
inspired innovation. With an entrepreneurial heart and a passion
for people, they take pride in learning from and contributing to
their vibrant community.
About Wormtown Brewery:
Established in 2010 in a former ice cream shop on Park Ave in Worcester, Wormtown Brewery has been committed
to brewing the finest quality beers featuring local ingredients.
Promising 'A Piece of Mass in Every Glass', Wormtown has earned
over 300 medals, including 4 World Beer Cup Medals, and the Grand
National Championship. Today the brewery is located on
Shrewsbury St in Worcester and
operates a second facility and taproom at Patriot Place in
Foxboro, helping us spread a
passion for beer one pint at a time.
Contact: Sam Hendler
sam@jacksabby.com
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