Yards Ales of the Revolution Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale

Sticking with the Ales of the Revolution Variety Pack, I went with the Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale.  Decided to make a Sam Adams product useful and poured the honey amber colored ale into Sams Winter Lager glass...definitive head, first smell is subtle, but very woodsy, can almost get a faint battlefield smell in it. Slightly metallic after the initial smell, some nuts on the initial taste, becomes smoother throughout however.  Hops seem a little subdued, thought they were more prevalent.  A bit of a Belgian style taste to it as it comes to an end.  This is #2 of the Ales of the Revolutionary beers in my book, but a very drinkable and enjoyable 8% beer crafted by Yards.  Not a nightcap beer but something that can put you in your bed, or on your floor before you know it.

6.7/10


ABV 8%


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Ales of the Revolution Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale

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Yards Ales of the Revolution Tavern Porter: I have a soft spot in my heart and palate for all Yards products, this Philadelphia brewing "family" is fantastic and i have gotten to know Tom and his employees very well, so its fitting the first beer i happen to pick out of my fridge to review is Yards.

The pour is dark and smooth, reminds one of classic root beer, pretty tiny head for a Porter.  The smell is sweet, but not overpowering, disappears quicker then the head.  The first sip is refreshing on a mild February afternoon, tons of flavor, roasty with a ting of bbq in it...some oak comes in through the palate, very slight but it is there, as well is a taste similar to an iced black coffee that is still cold, but has become a little watered down.  The lacing on the glass is fantastic to watch as you consume this.  I knew this going in but this is my least favorite of the Yards year-round beers, still not a bad beer, slightly above average for a Porter.  The historical aspect to it brings a little intrigue and i recommend getting it.  Usually sold in Revolution Variety Pack with the Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale and the Poor Richards Tavern Spruce which I will be reviewing in the next couple of days.

Food Pairing: This beer goes great with a solid steak, the underrated flank steak over top a fresh vegetable medley and seasoning.  Brings out more of the molasses flavor that is hiding in the initial taste.

6.5/10

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Ales of the Revolution George Washington Tavern Porter
ABV% 7

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