This is part of the ongoing “Beers with Newman” series. Check out the “Beers” category in the sidebar.
I’d like to indulge further into the topic of beer and the American Revolution. Many colonists would find themselves in their neighborhood pubs, secretly discussing the plans of revolt or the many taxes imposed on them by the British. The taxes levied on the colonist were so burdensome that many began a ban on British products, such as tea, molasses, and beer.
Yards Brewing Company: Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale 8.0% ABV
The ban on British beer, lead to the increased production of local beer. The local neighborhood pubs brewed their own drafts or purchased from a local colonist who brewed small batches at home. The colonist had to become creative with their brews, because such ingredients as hops and malts were not readily available. They substituted grains, spruce needles, juniper berries, molasses, etc. to create their very own unique brews. The patriot, Samuel Adams, is perhaps the most prominent colonist brewer, but what you may not know is that a few of our founding fathers were also brewers themselves.
The Yards Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa has created the signature series, Ales of the Revolution which celebrates the unique brews of the founding fathers. These beers are created from the original recipes by these great men. The series includes the George Washington Tavern Porter, the Poor Richard’s Spruce Ale, and the Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale. Here at the Yankee Doodle Tap Room we are offering bottles of the Thomas Jefferson’s Tavern Ale.
Thomas Jefferson’s Tavern Ale
This is the original recipes used by Jefferson, with some of the ingredients specified and grown on his Virginia estate. It is classified as an “English Strong Ale” boasting an 8.0% ABV with an amber color, medium body, smooth caramel malts balanced with fruit hop, and a bitter dry finish. This beer is perfect with a honey glazed ham or honey BBQ ribs!
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