Alexander Hamilton's Federalist Ale
Yards Brewing Co.

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From:
Yards Brewing Co.
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
4.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 8.88%
Ratings:
28 | reviews: 8
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 26, 2020
Added:
Jul 03, 2010
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  6
Hamilton's Federalist Ale is a City Tavern exclusive; we also made some for the Hamilton Musical. In the style of the common man's ale, this pale ale is brewed with Pilsner malt, crisp & hoppy with citrus flavors & aromas.
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Ratings by BeerForMuscle:
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Rated by BeerForMuscle from New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

Feb 18, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Eapressocycle from Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This is an okay beer. Hops forward, but a decent malt balance. Not particularly complex or interesting. I'm not a huge fan of Yards other than the ESA they don't even bottle anymore and the Jefferson, and this doesn't really change my mind.
Apr 26, 2020
 
Rated: 4.13 by caffeinelogic from New York

Sep 14, 2019
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Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia

3.87/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from the tap into a pint glass at the City Tavern in Philly. The appearance is a cloudy amber with a large white head. The aroma is piney hops. The taste follows the nose.
Apr 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.71 by redsoxjim from Massachusetts

Feb 19, 2017
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Reviewed by jakecattleco from California

4.1/5  rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Seems more than appropriate to have a draught ale at City Tavern on the 100th Anniversary of the NPS! Not sure of the authenticity of the recipe, but a beer I'd drink with regularity. Just enough body, vibrant hop attributes (citrus and floral), nice crisp clean finish that doesn't linger. Well done Yards!
Aug 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.73 by curlybird from Pennsylvania

Dec 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by 952melvin from Minnesota

Oct 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by informaticsDoc from Pennsylvania

May 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.13 by NeoClassicist from New York

Apr 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.48 by DerAtomsmasher from Washington

Oct 18, 2014
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Reviewed by Kadonny from Florida

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%
Poured from a bottle into a tulip style glass while sitting at the City Tavern having dinner.

Appearance is a dark golden almost amber in color with a nice one finger white head. No glass lacing.

Aroma was tremendous with loads of lemon, citrus and grassy notes mixed in with some bready malt. Great hoppy nose.

Taste is similar to the nose with loads of lemon, some pineapple, grapefruit and grassy flavors. The malt is very bready but no doubt there and provides some nice body. Finish is clean and crisp and bitter. Nice beer.

Overall this is a really nice pale ale and I think I actually enjoyed it more than their Philly PA which is an everyday lineup beer. Looks to be like a rotating/seasonal, but I'm glad I got to try it.
Sep 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by TheBeerdedCharmer from Pennsylvania

Aug 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by batt6343 from Texas

Aug 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

Jun 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by constantine_272 from Oregon

Apr 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by rorjets from Connecticut

Jan 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by birchstick from Colorado

Aug 16, 2013
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Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota

3.88/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
White head. Clear pale golden yellow.

Grassy hops. Light citrus. Bready, pale malts. Earthy with a bit of spiciness. Think of sazz hops.

Mouthfeel: crisp and clean. Almost pilsner like. Ends clean.

Overall, I like it. The citrus is nice. Definitely reminds me of a pils more than anything. Very easy to drink.
Mar 25, 2013