Able Ebenezer is an homage to the inspirational actions of New Hampshire citizens who rallied behind Ebenezer Mudgett in 1772 to defy British oppression. History remembers this event as the Pine Tree Riot.

Ebenezer is the head of a large family, and works tirelessly to provide for them. He takes a chance in 1765, purchases land and settles in the newly established town of Weare to begin his own business as an ale & spirit merchant. His operation is successful and quickly expands into many industries - including logging. Ebenezer becomes a leader within the community, building much of the town and homes with Pine Trees from his own land.

Enter the Pine Tree Law: The British - whose own nation has been deforested from excessive logging - pass a law granting any colonial White Pine tree greater than 12 inches in diameter to the British government, primarily to build ships and maintain their naval superiority. This law is considered by working colonists to be more oppressive than the Stamp Act, Tea Tax & others because it directly seizes a prized commodity growing on their own property. Ebenezer - along with many others across NH - find this notion ridiculous. They continue working.

The Royal Governor assigns government officials - "Surveyors of the King's Woods" - to track down violators. Many are caught; most choose to pay the heavy fines rather than risk imprisonment. Ebenezer and those within his community refuse. A warrant is issued for Ebenezer's arrest.

On April 13, 1772, the Sheriff organizes a posse to hunt him down.

That evening, many local citizens come together at Ebenezer's home - which often doubled as a tavern - offering to help pay his fines. Instead, over pints of locally brewed ale, he rallies them to inflict a different kind of payment.

In the early hours the following morning, Ebenezer and his men arm themselves, blacken their faces, and storm the inn where the Sheriff & his deputy sleep. The officials attempt to put up a fight, but are quickly overwhelmed; they are beaten, dragged from their rooms, forced atop their horses and chased out of town to the cheers of townspeople.

The Rioters are subsequently labelled "Notorious Offenders" in the press, and armed soldiers are mobilized to quell the riot.

Months later, Ebenezer and several of his leading "conspirators" are finally tracked down, captured and turned over to the New Hampshire courts. Yet, to the surprise of British loyalists - who expected the harshest of punishments for these traitors - the Judges side with the rioters and let them all go free. This marks the first event whereby both colonists and local government successfully engage in an act of civil disobedience against the British crown. The story spreads across the colonies and the Pine Tree Riot becomes an inspiring event for the many riots to follow, including the Boston Tea Party.

Ebenezer volunteers to fight on behalf of New Hampshire in the Revolutionary war, serving in the 1st New Hampshire Regiment under John Stark.

The White Pine tree goes on to become a symbol used widely by the Patriots on militia and naval flags throughout the American Revolution, first seen at the Battle of Bunker Hill. New Hampshire becomes the first colony to declare independence from England; six months before the Continental Congress does so.

Whether building a business, a movement or a new nation, Ebenezer believed he was Able for the task, risking everything for his great cause. His example of sheer individual ability is the embodiment of the Live Free or Die mindset in New Hampshire, which is why we proudly bear the name Able Ebenezer. 

Alexandria

Newfound Country Store

Allenstown

Sully’s Superette

Alton

Hannaford Supermarket
Lake Town Market

Amherst

Flying Butcher
LaBelle Winery
Moulton’s Market
Sunny Valley Farms

Atkinson

Atkinson Village Store

Barnstead

White Buffalo Trading Post

Bedford

Bedford Mobil (470 Route 101)
Hannaford Supermarket (Kilton Rd.)
Hannaford Supermarket (Jenkins Rd)
RPM Fuels
Whole Foods Market
Wicked Good Butchah

Bennington

Harris’ Mini Mart (Rt 202 Sunoco)

Brookline

Rt. 13 Stateline

Candia

Candia First Stoppe

Center Harbor

E.M. Heath Supermarket

Charlestown

Ralph’s Supermarket

Chester

Chester General Store

CHIChester

Rapid Refill (Horse Corner Rd.)

Claremont

Hannaford Supermarket
Pleasant St. Smoke & Beer

CONCORD

Capital Beverages
Concord Food Co-op
Flanagan’s South Ender Deli Market
Hannaford Supermarket (Fort Eddy Rd.)
Riverhill Market
South Main Quick Stop
Village Street Discount Beverage

CONTOOCOOK

Colonial Village Supermarket

Cornish

12% Solution Store

Danville

Danville Market

Derry

East Derry General Store
Hannaford Supermarket (Manchester Rd.)

Dover

Hannaford Supermarket (Central Ave.)
Hannaford Supermarket (Grapevine Dr.)

Dublin

Dublin General Store

Durham

Hannaford Supermarket

Enfield

Jake’s Market & Deli

Epping

Greg & Jane's Beer & Wine

EPSOM

Smoke N’ Barley

Exeter

Hannaford Supermarket
On the Vine Marketplace

Fremont

1820 Country Market & Deli

Franklin

Hannaford Supermarket

George’s Mills

Jake’s Market & Deli

Gilford

Gilford Village Store
Hannaford Supermarket

Goffstown

Hannaford Supermarket (Mast Rd.)
The Steak Out
Sully's Superette

GreenVille

Country Mile

HAMPSTEAD

Prime Butcher
Center Market

Hampton

Hannaford Supermarket

Hanover

Co-op Food Stores

HArrisville

Harrisville General Store

Henniker

All In One Market
New Harvester Market

Hollis

Hollis Village Grocery
Monument Square Market

HOOKSETT

The Packie (W River Rd)
Common Man Roadside (North & South)
Hannaford Supermarket (Bicentennial Dr.)

Hudson

Ayottes Stateline Market
Hannaford Supermarket
Hudson Brews

Keene

Hannaford Supermarket
Monadnock Food Co-op

Laconia

Craft Beer Xchange Annex
Case N’ Keg

Lebanon

Co-op Food Stores
Jake’s Market & Deli
Marsh Brothers Deli

Litchfield

Litchfield Food Mart

Littleton

Little Town Brews

LONDONDERRY

Beer & Wine Nation
Lazy Dog Beer Shoppe
Hannaford Supermarket (Hampton Dr.)
Sunnycrest Farm

MANCHESTER

Bert’s Beer & Wine
The Packie (2nd St)
Bunny's Convenience
Bunny's Superette
Candia Road Convenience
Common Man Roadside (S Willow St)
Hannaford Supermarket (Hanover St.)
Hannaford Supermarket (John Devine Dr.)
Nickles Market

Meredith

Case N Keg
Hannaford Supermarket

MERRIMACK

7-11 (DW Highway)
Beer and Wine Nation
Gulf Station (Exit 11)
Rapid Refill (DW Highway)
Rapid Refill (Exit 11)
Reeds Ferry Market
Tomahawk Butchery

Moultonborough

The Village Station

 Milford

Sun Mart

NAsHUA

The Beer Store
Craft Beer Cellar
Hannaford Supermarket (Coliseum Ave.)
Whole Foods Market

New Boston

Dodge’s Store

New Durham

Johnson’s Marketplace

New London

Hannaford Supermarket

Newmarket

Newberry Farms Market

North conway

Beer and Wine Nation

Northwood

Heritage Corner Market

PELHAM

Gage Hill Farm
Hannaford Supermarket
Ray’s State Line Market
World Famous State Line Market

PLaistow

The City Tobacco & Beverage Center

PLYmouth

Chase Street Market
Common Man Roadside
Hannaford Supermarket

Portsmouth

The City Tobacco & Beverage Center
McKinnon’s
Hannaford Supermarket
Whole Foods Market

Raymond

Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery
Hannaford Supermarket

Rochester

Hannaford Supermarket (N Main St.)
Hannaford Supermarket (Milton Rd)
The City Tobacco & Beverage Center

Salem

Kev's Country Store
McKinnon’s
The Beer Store

Sandown

A&M Sandown Market

Seabrook

The City Tobacco & Beverage Center (North and South Locations)

Stratham

Stratham Village Market

Tilton

Smoke N’ Barley
Winnisquam Country Store & Deli

Weare

Zoomie’s Corner Market

West Lebanon

Beverage King
Hannaford Supermarket

Wilton

House By The Side Of The Road

Windham

Prime Butcher