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Yards Brewing Co.
- From:
- Yards Brewing Co.
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- English Strong Ale
Ranked #20 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #21,188 - Avg:
- 3.77 | pDev: 11.67%
- Reviews:
- 320
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 06, 2024
- Added:
- Aug 01, 2002
- Wants:
- 57
- Gots:
- 257
Fomerly Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale
This powerful and complex golden ale pays homage to Founding Father and fellow brewer, Thomas Jefferson. Yards Brewmaster, Tom Kehoe, worked closely with Philadelphia’s historic City Tavern to recreate this recipe, employing honey, rye, and wheat, just like the beer Jefferson made at Monticello.
This powerful and complex golden ale pays homage to Founding Father and fellow brewer, Thomas Jefferson. Yards Brewmaster, Tom Kehoe, worked closely with Philadelphia’s historic City Tavern to recreate this recipe, employing honey, rye, and wheat, just like the beer Jefferson made at Monticello.
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Reviewed by FLima from Brazil
3.71/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Amber copper color with three finger thick head with great retention.
Malty aroma with notes of apples, toasted malts, faint red fruits and spices.
Flavor with notes of raspberries, apple pure, some toasted malts, faint cinnamon and crystalized fruits. Dry aftertaste with a decent bitterness.
Full body with appropriate carbonation.
Nice Strong Golden Ale with malty notes and sugar-coated fruits.
Mar 06, 2024Malty aroma with notes of apples, toasted malts, faint red fruits and spices.
Flavor with notes of raspberries, apple pure, some toasted malts, faint cinnamon and crystalized fruits. Dry aftertaste with a decent bitterness.
Full body with appropriate carbonation.
Nice Strong Golden Ale with malty notes and sugar-coated fruits.
Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina
3.94/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz brown bottle from a Giant market in S.E. Pennsylvania.
This pours with an exceptionally tall and creamy off-white head, foreshadowing the excellent mouthfeel. This is a malty, lightly boozy, ale. I don't think I've had one like it; certainly not the yeasty strong golden ales from Belgium.
Sep 11, 2023This pours with an exceptionally tall and creamy off-white head, foreshadowing the excellent mouthfeel. This is a malty, lightly boozy, ale. I don't think I've had one like it; certainly not the yeasty strong golden ales from Belgium.
Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland
3.62/5 rDev -4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.62/5 rDev -4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12 ounce bottle poured into a snifter.
L: Clear orange-amber, 2 finger antique-white head, foam persists for a few minutes before receding to a foamy ring and thin cap, leaves lace.
S: Malty fruited bread aroma, British Ale yeast, hints of herbal hops.
T: Mineral and metallic to open, herbal tea, orange, honey and herbal hops after the mineral taste fades, getting a sporadic off-flavor that is reminiscent of wet dog.
F: Soft and creamy medium-weight body, moderate carbonation.
O: Decent beer, except oxidized flavors, really nice feel, will revisit with the hope of procuring a better bottle.
Aug 12, 2023L: Clear orange-amber, 2 finger antique-white head, foam persists for a few minutes before receding to a foamy ring and thin cap, leaves lace.
S: Malty fruited bread aroma, British Ale yeast, hints of herbal hops.
T: Mineral and metallic to open, herbal tea, orange, honey and herbal hops after the mineral taste fades, getting a sporadic off-flavor that is reminiscent of wet dog.
F: Soft and creamy medium-weight body, moderate carbonation.
O: Decent beer, except oxidized flavors, really nice feel, will revisit with the hope of procuring a better bottle.
Reviewed by jadpsu from Georgia
3.48/5 rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.48/5 rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Purchase in State College at Giant.
LOOK: Pours a very clear and bright orange that, except for the malty head, looks more like orange cool aid than beer. The clarity level is interesting but not an appetizing look for a beer. It does have a decent off white head that slowly settles leaving some side glass lace.
AROMA: Adjunct like grains, honey tones, definitely get some alcohol in the aroma.
TASTE: Get some honey in the flavor. This may be strong in terms of ABV but IMO rather weak in feel and taste. I have always appreciated a high ABV as long as it masks the booze characteristics. For me this one didn't do it.
Jun 21, 2023LOOK: Pours a very clear and bright orange that, except for the malty head, looks more like orange cool aid than beer. The clarity level is interesting but not an appetizing look for a beer. It does have a decent off white head that slowly settles leaving some side glass lace.
AROMA: Adjunct like grains, honey tones, definitely get some alcohol in the aroma.
TASTE: Get some honey in the flavor. This may be strong in terms of ABV but IMO rather weak in feel and taste. I have always appreciated a high ABV as long as it masks the booze characteristics. For me this one didn't do it.
Reviewed by haines710 from Delaware
4.04/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Surprisingly found as part of a Summer 12 pack from yards. Wondered when I would ever drink these three cans with the high ABV. The rest of the 12 pack are easy drinkers but this one will take more time. Found the right time in a quiet Saturday night and enjoyed. Great looking beer with excellent mouth feel. Alcohol taste is hidden and it goes down smooth. Nice sipping to finish the night.
Jun 18, 2023Reviewed by NorsemanOne from Utah
3.81/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle
Bottled on 1.9.23
Poured at fridge temp into a willi becher glass
Pours a cloudy dark gold, almost more brassy. Tall tan head that agitates back up, but leaves a loose lacing. 3.75
Aroma is fairly strong and earthy honey, also some malty sweetness. 4
Taste I get more honey, some rye and herbal hops. 3.75
Body is mild with some alcohol warmth, and lingering hop oil. 3.75
Overall a nice stronger ale that was unique and enjoyable. 3.75
May 22, 2023Bottled on 1.9.23
Poured at fridge temp into a willi becher glass
Pours a cloudy dark gold, almost more brassy. Tall tan head that agitates back up, but leaves a loose lacing. 3.75
Aroma is fairly strong and earthy honey, also some malty sweetness. 4
Taste I get more honey, some rye and herbal hops. 3.75
Body is mild with some alcohol warmth, and lingering hop oil. 3.75
Overall a nice stronger ale that was unique and enjoyable. 3.75
Reviewed by lastmango from Pennsylvania
3.88/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.88/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
L - Golden pour with a one inch frothy white head that dissipated slowly. Moderate lacing.
S - Light malt, hops and caramel.
T - Malt forward, caramel, light yeast followed by increasing grassiness and light - mod hop bitterness on a lingering finish.
F - Full bodied, light carbonation and smooth. A bit of stickiness on the lips.
O - Although I prefer a less hoppy ale, this is very good. I would buy it again.
Jul 06, 2022S - Light malt, hops and caramel.
T - Malt forward, caramel, light yeast followed by increasing grassiness and light - mod hop bitterness on a lingering finish.
F - Full bodied, light carbonation and smooth. A bit of stickiness on the lips.
O - Although I prefer a less hoppy ale, this is very good. I would buy it again.
Rated by Spade from Pennsylvania
4/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz. bottle. Slight hop bitterness on a solid malt base. The 8% abv is barely noticeable; this one is sneaky.
Feb 21, 2022Reviewed by jlindros from Massachusetts
3.91/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.91/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Draft at Philly Airport
Pours a frothy foamy thick head with med retention, sticky lacing, clear darker golden tan color
Nose some sweet malt, caramel and candi sugar, golden raisins, light perfumey alcohol and phenol spice,
Taste rich sweet candy malt, candi sugar, caramel blondie, golden raisin, white mulberry, smooth alcohol and vanilla spice and phenol spices, then spicy hop late with med bitterness spicy bitter finish
Mouth is med to fuller bod, rich creamy carb, light warming slight prickly alcohol
Feb 18, 2022Pours a frothy foamy thick head with med retention, sticky lacing, clear darker golden tan color
Nose some sweet malt, caramel and candi sugar, golden raisins, light perfumey alcohol and phenol spice,
Taste rich sweet candy malt, candi sugar, caramel blondie, golden raisin, white mulberry, smooth alcohol and vanilla spice and phenol spices, then spicy hop late with med bitterness spicy bitter finish
Mouth is med to fuller bod, rich creamy carb, light warming slight prickly alcohol
Reviewed by rudiecantfail from Pennsylvania
3.72/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.72/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12 ounce bottle poured into a tulip glass.
L---Crystal clear, Amber color. An aggressive poured resulted in a massive, slightly off-white head. Great retention and tremendous lacing. A real looker.
S---Hoppy. Some citrus. I hate to mention another beer in a review, but it smells like Yeungling Lager.
T---Sweet. Malts are more prominent than hops, but still in balance. Some herbal notes.
F---Full bodied. Amply carbonated.
O---Spotty & inconsistent. I don't need another.
Mar 01, 2021L---Crystal clear, Amber color. An aggressive poured resulted in a massive, slightly off-white head. Great retention and tremendous lacing. A real looker.
S---Hoppy. Some citrus. I hate to mention another beer in a review, but it smells like Yeungling Lager.
T---Sweet. Malts are more prominent than hops, but still in balance. Some herbal notes.
F---Full bodied. Amply carbonated.
O---Spotty & inconsistent. I don't need another.
Rated by Tweezerjam from Pennsylvania
2.22/5 rDev -41.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
2.22/5 rDev -41.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
Blech. Not my type of bag. At least its 8%.
Mar 01, 2021
Gold from Yards Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
85 out of
100 with
945 ratings
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