Yards Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale

This 8.0% ABV beer is part of the Ales of the Revolution series from the Yards Brewing Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  This series recreates beer recipes of the Founding Fathers.   According to the bottle: "Based on Jefferson's original recipe, this golden ale includes ingredients that were specified and grown on his Virginia estate."

The beer pours amber and copper in color with a lot of carbonation.  There is a tall head of thick off-white foam.  The aroma is quite mild, some sweet caramel and lightly floral or fruity.  The taste is somewhat sweet, tangy, with a bitter finish.  I really do not get a lot of distinct aromas or tastes from this.  Overall, it is like a strong English bitter.