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An exercise in pure deliciousness, our brewer David found a new love (sorry Laurie) in infusing apple cider into our classic British pale ale. The toasted caramel sweetness from our Pale Ale complements the seasonal flavors of our harvest cider to make the perfect Apple Ale. Uniquely Jack Russell: We partnered with Barsotti Juice Co. to source the…

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“Captain Boomer” is the strong, fictional character in Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. This IPA is a departure from the traditional English style in its sea of flavors and big, chewy mouthfeel. And you thought we couldn’t make the connection… Uniquely Jack Russell: Boomer is also the name of the terrier on our label – a nod…

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Looking for a de-stresser?! Try clearing your mind with the fresh and fruit-forward flavors of our Juicy IPA! Built on a backbone of pale and wheat malts, this light-bodied beauty delivers a big hop nose with a mild, bitter finish. Time to help usher in the Spring and Summer months outdoors! Uniquely Jack Russell: Not to…

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Our pale ale delivers a roasted caramel sweetness lightly balanced with a malt backbone and Cascade and Chinook hop character, making it deceivingly easy to drink. It’s truly a classic representation of the style with a Northern California twist. Uniquely Jack Russell: In a region known for producing some of the most popular American Pale Ales…

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Long hot summer days are perfect to enjoy this crisp, bright taste of our Tangerine Ale. For having so much tangerine and citrus, the nose is surprisingly faint with hints of orchard and fleshy fruit. Take a sip and you’ll find it finishes clean and doesn’t linger, making it a perfect starter for what lies…

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Malty blonde with a mild-to-medium hop bitterness and slightly sweet finish that coats the tongue. Subtle spice wrapped up in a very complex package with layers that continue to unfold. Be careful of this one – at 8% our Strong Blonde is definitely a sipper at the end of your journey up the hill. Uniquely Jack…

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Irish Red beers are traditionally a bit on the sweeter side, with hop character that borders on fermented tea (sorry Kombucha). Look for a great balance of malt body with this one, perfect for celebrating your Irish any day of the week. Uniquely Jack Russell: It’s always our goal to be as true-to-style as possible, and…

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We love our IPAs, and the Double IPA is no exception. When you ask our beertender for a flight, be sure this one’s at the end – not due to the higher alcohol content, but because it boasts layers of complexity that continue to unfold as you sip it. It deserves a clean palate to…

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The maltiness of our pale ale mixed with fresh fruit gives this beer a bready, blueberry muffin nose (#beerforbreakfast). And the taste? Wow! Expect a burst of flavor upfront from our Blueberry Ale with a subtle, earthy finish. Farm Fact: Jack Russell is a farm brewery we are growers as well as brewers. Our 11 acre…

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We take issue with most American light lagers being some dialed-down version of a bigger beer. We brewed our NorCal Lager with intent, knowing we wanted to brew something worthy of both the flavor- and fit-conscious crowds. You’ll enjoy low maltiness with a bold hop flavor and a unique dry hoped aroma from Amarillo and…

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