Welcome to
Mad Jack Brewing Co.
The Van Dyck Lounge is proud to announce the recreation of the historic brewery that was once the center of Schenectady. Named after John (Jack) McDonald, Mad Jack Brewing Company is a collection of unique beers that each have their own personality and flavor. The same McDonald family that has brought you other unique establishments in the area, Pinhead Susan's, The Van Dyck Lounge and The Stockade Inn, welcomes you to stop by and have a taste for yourself!
Available at:
That's right, Mad Jack can be found at other establishments around the Capital Region!
Our list is always growing, so check back here for the latest hot spots pouring Mad Jack.
The Stockade Inn, Schenectady NY - Pinhead Susan's, Schenectady NY - DeAngelos' Ristorante, Rotterdam NY - Redwood Lanes, Albany NY
What's On Tap
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:: Brodey'O Blonde ::
Our lightest offering. This ale has a slightly fruity character.
4.5% Alc./Vol. -
:: Struffolino Italian Lager ::
A medium bodied European style lager brewed with imported malts and noble hops.
5.4% Alc/Vol. -
:: Pinhead Pale Ale ::
A medium bodied Pale Ale with an American hop aroma. Caramel flavors dominate, followed by hop bitterness.
5.1% Alc./Vol. -
:: Dutchmen Lager ::
A medium bodied Amber Lager with grainy and sulfur flavors and aromas, with saaz hops.
6.0% Alc./Vol. -
:: Mad Jack Frost ::
Reddish-orange in color, this full bodied ale has a spicy nutmeg aroma w/ hints of orange and lemon. The spicy finish is preceded by the rich sweetness of crystal malt.
4.8% Alc./Vol. -
:: Brown Out Ale ::
Darker and more full bodied than a traditional English Brown Ale, Chocolate malt flavors and aromas dominate.
4.9% Alc./Vol. -
:: Fightin' Irwin IPA ::
This copper colored ale’s aroma is dominated by citrusy American hops. The flavor begins with caramel and hop flavors that give way to a potent lingering bitterness
6.3% Alc./Vol. -
:: Tub's Stout ::
Sweeter and more full bodied than a Guinness, the aroma is full of roasted malt with hints of alcohol. Hints of cocoa in the flavor.
6.3% Alc./Vol. -
:: Jack Hammer Scotch Ale ::
(Wee Heavy)This brown colored ale has a sweet and somewhat alcoholic aroma. Very full bodied and viscous. The malty sweetness is accompanied by rich dried fruit flavors.
7.9% Alc./Vol. -
:: BlackJack Lager ::
This medium bodied dark lager lacks the roast flavors associated with dark brews, but makes up for it in its smoothness.
5.0% Alc./Vol.