Brothers and owners of Framingham, Mass.-based Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler, have agreed to purchase Worcester, Mass.-based brewery Wormtown Brewery. The acquisition firmly establishes the company as one of the nation’s 10 largest family-owned craft breweries, it says.
With the purchase, the corporate name will transition to the Hendler Family Brewing Co., 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, it states.