General Washington's Tavern Porter

This is one of the Ales of the Revolution series from the Yards Brewing Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  It is made using an original recipe from George Washington (most of the Founding Fathers brewed their own beer, distilled their own whiskey, etc.).  It is brewed using molasses and is 7.0% ABV.

The beer pours a very dark brown, black in appearance, with hints of ruby on the edges when held to the light.  There is a half-inch of creamy light brown head.  The aroma is dark roasted malts, coffee, molasses.  The taste is dark roasted malt, a touch of coffee, light molasses, tangy, with a bitter finish.  The aftertaste is stronger coffee than the original taste and also bitter.  This is a quite nice porter; now we know how Washington was able to lead so many men.