Poor Richard's Tavern Spruce Ale: Initially brewed to commemorate Ben Franklin's 300th birthday-not to mention his affinity for fine ales-Poor Richard's Tavern Spruce™ is based on Franklin's original recipe. It uses spruce tips and molasses as barley and hops were not readily available at the time. ABV 5% Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale: All Ales are not created equal. While Jefferson vehemently opposed a strong central federal government, he apparently had nothing against strong ales like this one. Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale is a golden ale with dried fruits and toffee aromas inspired by Jefferson's original recipe that called for wheat, honey, and rye from his Virginia estate. ABV 8% General Washington's Tavern Porter: Liquid courage some may call it. Brewed to rally his thirsty field soldiers, General Washington's Tavern Porter™ is smooth, rich, and warming with chocolate and coffee flavors. It's inspired by Washington's original recipe, and reflects his admiration of Philadelphia-style porters, especially those brewed by Robert Hare, whose original brewery stood just blocks from where ours is now. ABV 7%