Poor Richard's Ale
Free State Brewing Co.

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From:
Free State Brewing Co.
 
Kansas, United States
Style:
Old Ale
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.38 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 30, 2006
Added:
Jan 17, 2006
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This brew was originally developed by Tony Simmons of the Brick Oven Brewing Co. in Pagosa Springs, CO and chosen by a panel of judges as the brew to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth. In keeping with the goal of producing a beer with ties to Franklin's time, this light brown ale uses copious quantities of corn and a bit of molasses, both common ingredients used to bolster the early colonies' slim supply of malted barley. It also uses some well toasted malts to mimic the deeper colors of the malts of the period. The hops are English Kent Goldings which would have been among the more commonly available at that time. (O.G. -17P/1068. Hops - 27 IBUs)
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by Mebuzzard from Colorado

4.38/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This was offered for Ben Franklin's 300th birthday, yet they still had some a week later. Not sure how long they'll have it, but I heard the same recipe was used other places.
Good looking beer. Dark brown, smooth, medium head that laced.
Smell was a bit malty, some citrus, nothing overpowering.
Taste was roasted malt. Little citrus, little hops, little aftertaste. Could be mistaken for a Lager. A nice flavor, slight aftertaste, very easy to drink.
I hope they re-release this next year
Jan 30, 2006