General Washington's Tavern Porter

LIQUID COURAGE

Detailed in a letter from the General to his officers during the war, Washington’s recipe employed molasses to aid fermentation and give rich caramel notes to this robust, roasty ale. The recipe reflected his admiration for Philadelphia-style porters, especially those brewed by Robert Hare (whose original brewery stood just blocks from where ours is now). Our Tavern Porter, inspired by Washington’s, is dark, smooth, and complex with just a hint of dried fruit in the finish.

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STYLE Strong Porter
ABV 7.0% / IBU 34 / PLATO 17
FORMATS 12oz and draft
AVAILABILITY Year-round
SIGNIFICANT INGREDIENTS Molasses
PAIRINGS The porter’s dark malts and molasses help complement rich and roasty flavors. Try with a burger topped with Gruyere and caramelized onions, a large Sunday pot roast, and make sure to save some for any desserts involving chocolate and vanilla.
YEAR INTRODUCED 2001

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