Yuengling Traditional Lager - Yuengling Brewery

animal

Illinois

5/5  rDev +45.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is a truly classic American beer. An obvious interpretation of the classic European pre-pilsner lager style beers(Yuengling has been in business since 1829, 13 years before the pilsner style first appeared), it has a feel that the big megabrewers simply have been unable to capture. My only disappointment with Yuengling is that it's not available in Illinois.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2005 03:59:01 | More by animal

casualbeerman

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +45.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is my first review because this is my favorite beer. At this point, I know about where the quality of this brew is, which is good, but not superlative. (It does pass the only two quality tests I know of though. If you serve it warm, it still tastes fine, and there's not a beer I've ever tried that will make the taste of Yuengling Traditional suffer if you try them head to head) The reason why it still stands up as my favorite is because I've got moderate taste, and because this is my go-to beer. It is pretty good at everything in my opinion. You can use this as a session beer, you can drink it with food, you can drink it on a hot day. There's no time I can think of where you might want a beer where you could go wrong with Yuengling Traditional Lager. That said, I think its hard to beat the appearance in the green bottle (no problem with skunking for me since I live less than a day's drive from the brewery). The contrast of green bottle and dark lager is pleasing. Its head is not reliable, but reaches a respectable size when it does form and it does usually leave a bit of lacing. The smell is about what a beer should smell like. Yeasty and malty with some tang from the hops. Taste is more of the same. Malt and some noticable yeast. It tends more towards sweet than bitter, but there is little bitter there for balance. The most consistent "notes" I detect is a little grass and maybe a really faint bit of citrus. One of my favorite things about Yuengling Traditional Lager are the hops they use. I don't know the variety, but they are one of my favorites because they add an interesting and fairly complex flavor without excessive bitterness (something few beers do). For some reason the taste seems to be more pronounced in the bottle. The aroma and more suble taste aspects of the hops can dissapate in a pint glass sometimes Also, I notice at least one person ahead of me said this has no "adjunct" ingredients. I'm not sure this is true. If there are added "adjuncts", sure they're low on the list, and definately there's no rice, but I suspect there may be some corn in here. Though that may just be the yeast and hops messing with me because the corn is another thing I can only seem to get from the bottle. Anyway, the mouthfeel... pretty medium (surprise!). This is also a plus for me. Its heavy enough so that I know I'm drinking a real beer, but it still slides down easy. For this reason drinkability gets a really high rating. Between the consistently pleasant taste, and the not too heavy feel, Yuengling Traditional Lager goes down really easy. As I try new beers, the chances I'll order one of these has decreased some, I do like variety. But in the end this is still my favorite. And I think its a testament to the good taste of the area I live in that Yuengling Traditional is almost as common around here as Bud/Miller/Coors. Its about the same price besides. Its certainly hard to beat in that respect.

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2005 02:07:45 | More by casualbeerman

adammacmillan

Illinois

5/5  rDev +45.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

i this is my Favorite beer i wish i could get it in Chicago, this is a Smooth amber beer with a gold color. pours with little head. it has a Malt,Wood smell to it. it a great summer beer to have wile on the beach or on the golf course. the only bad thing about it is i cant get it in the Midwest so i don't get to drink it that often.

if you can get it don't see why anyone would Drink bud or miller over it

Serving type: can

04-16-2011 18:44:36 | More by adammacmillan

GoBruins

5/5  rDev +45.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Hands down the best beer ever. I've had countless microbrews and domestics and there is no contest; Yuengling has the best drinkability and flavor of any beer available in the United States. If anyone rates this beer less than a 5 they're a beer snob and you should dismiss their opinion and try it for yourself.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2012 06:19:21 | More by GoBruins

dementionX

Connecticut

4.93/5  rDev +43.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

A: a bit brownish-reddish tinged color, not a bad approach for a lager.

S: definitely a hint of citrus, but not overpowering

T: different from other lager's that I've had before, it's not as strong as a Sam Adam's Boston lager, but not weak like Heineken, it's perfect

M: mellow, not too light, and not remotely heavy, one that anybody could enjoy (in my opinion)

D: this is my goto beer. Although it's not sold in my state, I can get it by driving over one state (about 45 minutes). I love this stuff

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2008 02:47:06 | More by dementionX

Nukeman3000

Florida

4.9/5  rDev +42.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

America's Oldest Brewery what can i say...

This beer was born out of the American spirit of drinking, we took what the Germans knew about beer and made it better. It may have not won any awards but this beer is great. In fact this is my favorite beer, most German beers give off a bitter taste. The taste of this beer reminds me of marijuana, and that's not a bad thing.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2009 23:44:09 | More by Nukeman3000

MargaritaDAD

Pennsylvania

4.85/5  rDev +41.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This is my all time favorite and the one that is always available in my home. (Thus the lofty ratings). Many others are in a rotation of the brews I love to try, to bring in some variety, or to enjoy as seasonals are released. In bottle or on tap, this is hands-down my benchmark for comparisons.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2010 13:07:31 | More by MargaritaDAD

yuenglingfan101

Indiana

4.85/5  rDev +41.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

First had this beer at bachelor party for my brother in law. Smells wonderful and the taste is unique, but a taste that makes you want more. This is a mans beer for sure. Was a little intimidated by the green bottle, but the green bottle is just a small price for a good beer such as this.

Serving type: bottle

07-17-2010 22:42:49 | More by yuenglingfan101

bullseyestrat

Massachusetts

4.85/5  rDev +41.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Yuengling Tradional Amber Lager is easily one of the best beers I've ever had...let alone American beers. I first recall having it on tap on my 4th of July vacation back in 2011 to Ticonderoga, New York. The Best Western my brothers and I were staying at had a hotel bar with Yuengling on tap. Never saw the name before and gave it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised. Very full, tasty, with a bit of bite. Along with at $3.25 a beer you couldn't go wrong. Since then I've gone out of my way to get some Yuengling Amber Lager any way I could. Through friends and even driving to the nearest Walmart in New York for a Yuengling run.
Anyways when poured it comes out in my glass with an amber brownish color. Following a nice head. Even the head tastes good without it being overpowering in the glass. But it definitely lets you know its there. The smell is reminiscent of a good lager. Hints of barley, malts, and something I can't really put my finger on. Tastewise...I may get some ball busting for this but to me it tastes like if Sam Adams Boston Lager had a baby with Miller Genuine Draft. Very well brewed with some bite to it. Through the bottles there isn't too much carbonation so it works well in the mouth. Overall Yuengling Traditional Amber Lager is one of the best beers out there. There aren't any other beers I would drive 200mi+ there and back to buy or pay extra for someone else to get for me. Easily one of the best lagers I've ever drank. If given the chance I do reccomend trying Yuengling Lager. You won't regret it.

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2013 02:41:34 | More by bullseyestrat

yoi55

Pennsylvania

4.83/5  rDev +40.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This is by far my favorite beer. I love the taste and I love the look of it. It is a lager and it shows. The color is great, the head is always there and the taste is exceptional. I highly recommend this beer to anyone in the area, I just wish it was available other places I travel to.

Serving type: on-tap

09-08-2006 01:33:56 | More by yoi55

PerroGrande

Ohio

4.83/5  rDev +40.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

One of the things I truly miss about living in Ohio instead of Pennsylvania is the availability of the fine products produced by America's oldest brewery. Fortunately, I'm close enough to make a few "beer runs" and stock up on my beloved Yuengling beers.

Yuengling Traditional Lager (at one time, named "Amber Lager") is one of, if not the, finest domestically produced lager.

It's color is a delightful amber. It produces an excellent pour with a moderate head with moderate durability.

When properly poured, the carbonation releases nicely. The result is an extremely drinkable brew that is completely and thoroughly enjoyable.

To me, the taste strikes an excellent balance. A nice amount of creaminess, but no offensive "over-the-top" sweetness. The malt is obvious and noticeable, but not overly stated. The hops release later in the taste experience, making this beer highly drinkable.

For those from Northeastern PA, you will know that this beer compliments Middleswarth potato chips flawlessly. In fact, it works well with many foods.

If you've got the opportunity to try a traditional lager, I highly recommend you do so!

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2009 04:24:14 | More by PerroGrande

petergchambers

Pennsylvania

4.8/5  rDev +39.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Fabulous everyday beer, and at under $20/case, you can afford to do so. Not too heavy, not to light. The bottles always have a smell that's not off, but not wholesome like on draft. The beer still pairs well with almost anything you're eating or is fine by itself on an evening out or home watching sports

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2010 03:41:06 | More by petergchambers

7beerphil

Maryland

4.8/5  rDev +39.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A "tall boy" 24 oz can into a 16 oz Bud glass.

Pours a deep amber color with a tick creamy head, lots of lacing.

Slightly spicy and hoppy aroma. Also notes of malted barley.

Rich, malty flavor, great mouthfeel, very smooth and pleasing. No displeasing aftertaste.

Great drinkability! Probably the best macro lager on the market!

Serving type: can

12-12-2010 23:46:36 | More by 7beerphil

TheLegendaryGary

Pennsylvania

4.8/5  rDev +39.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Ever since I first had this fine beer years ago I was in love. My old man calls it "the elixir of the gods" and I agree full heatedly, and maybe I'm bias because I'm from Philly, but it's my favorite beer (currently).

It looks very irresistible in a pint glass, a rich amber color. The smell is not the most powerful, but extremely inviting. It's the most fantastic lager I've ever had, it's not over powering and yet very bold. This is one of very of very few drinks I have to be careful with because it goes down so incredibility smooth I can't keep track of how many I've have.

So in short, if I could only drink one beer for the rest of my life you can put money on Yuengling Traditional Amber Lager. I mean for Crist sate Yuengling is the oldest brewery in America, they must know what the hell they are doing.

Serving type: on-tap

01-29-2011 03:13:44 | More by TheLegendaryGary

jantonius

California

4.78/5  rDev +39.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A: This amazing beer has a slight amber color

S: Slight Hop Smell, Very Slight

T: For a Non-Craft Beer, this is the best tasting beer. Hard to explain, not complex but amazing.

M: Very full, slight carbonation, amazingly smooth finish

D: There is no better beer in my opinion for a session beer.

From the oldest brewery in the US, and growing faster than any brewer this size. My only regret is I can't get in LA.

Serving type: on-tap

11-26-2009 01:19:49 | More by jantonius

ric4003

Indiana

4.78/5  rDev +39.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Excellent brew. Even my very picky wife loves this lager. It is simply a great tasting lager with a perfect finish with no aftertaste. Availability is limited geographically, so you may need to drive to find it. I can see why people around here drive 3.5 hours to Tennessee to buy it and bring it back!

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2010 02:36:47 | More by ric4003

ElCommodoro

Texas

4.78/5  rDev +39.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

I am so glad I picked this up at the last minute on my way out of Florida. I really wish they would distribute it outside of the East Coast.
I was wondering how an adjunct lager could be so amazing and now I know: it's not one. It's an amber lager, of course. Still, it's quite delicious. Hits the spot impeccably if you're craving a real good lager-style taste. Perfect maltiness, sweetness, and mild bitterness. It even has a kiss of fruitiness to it. This is really great stuff in my opinion. Just the absolute perfect middle-of-the-road mix of lager flavours. You'd be hard-pressed to make something more delicious while remaining so incredibly refreshing. I am getting more and more jealous of the east coast.

Serving type: can

03-22-2013 06:31:29 | More by ElCommodoro

KingSpank

New Jersey

4.72/5  rDev +37.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

There is never a time when I do not feel like drinking a Yuengling. This beer is a wonderful all-around beer. Not too light, not too powerful, and always delicious.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2002 16:55:18 | More by KingSpank

TheFightfan1

Pennsylvania

4.72/5  rDev +37.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Pours a beautiful amber color with a white heading. Smells of caramel mostly and very dank hops. Excellent carbonation and almost no lacing. Goes down very smoothly and isn't too gassy. To me the best american lager I've tasted and really does own the name Lager. Another thing if you can try this on tap it just seems to be much different in a keg rather than bottled.

Serving type: bottle

12-21-2008 23:05:57 | More by TheFightfan1

NaLoGra

Pennsylvania

4.72/5  rDev +37.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Ok I've been drinking this beer for years before I tried it on tap. My response to this is: WOW!

I have never, ever tasted such a difference in a beer when drank on tap rather than in the bottle! When drinking out of a bottle, you get that great, medium bodied flavor full of malt and hops with a subtle, glorious aftertaste. When drank on tap, you get the aftertaste as the full taste of the beer, very very enjoyable and very inexpensive here in PA.

Yuengling has the great, all American feel to it, and an awesome dark golden brown look to it with a thick head and good lacing all the way down the glass.

One of my favorite beers, and definitely one to get on tap if they offer it at your local pub!

Serving type: on-tap

05-22-2011 22:41:23 | More by NaLoGra

pcicere

Illinois

4.7/5  rDev +37%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Before visiting Germany in the Summer of 2004, I was not a picky beer drinker. As a college freshman I would drink whatever I could get my hands on. While in Germany I sampled many of the house "pils" with every meal. Upon returning to the U.S. I found that Yuengling was the closest to German beer that U.S. beers were ever going to get.

As with any beer, this one is most enjoyable on tap. The deep amber color of the beer is beautiful and the head is minimal and fades away rather fast. The smell is not as potent as the taste of the beer itself, but is still a sweet aroma. This is a fairly heavy beer that definitely needs to be drank in moderation. I feel that pouring into a chilled pint glass is also very enjoyable. The colder the better I say.

This is the BEST domestic lager in my opinion

Serving type: on-tap

06-20-2006 05:37:28 | More by pcicere

ccrida

Oregon

4.7/5  rDev +37%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

I can't believe I never reviewed lager, as it was simply referred to in pittsburgh. For the 10 years I lived there, I drank this like water. Back on the east coast for work and I had to grab some.

Appearance is a clear light amber with an off-white head leaving light, scattered lace.

Smell is sweet grain, a hint of metal and sulfer, classic and inoffensive. As my wife would say, as she does for every beer period, but in this case would actually be right, it smells like beer!

Taste is also sweet, smooth, light. Nice bit of maltiness, a hint of leafy hops and hint of grain on the clean finish. A classic taste I've grown to love, perfect and definitive of the style.

Mouthfeel is crisp, light bodied.

Drinkability is super high. I could, and have drank these all day. Just enough taste to satisfy but still keep it highly sessionable, the benchmark American lager in my opinion. Also, one of the only beers I prefer out of a can.

Serving type: bottle

09-01-2009 23:42:24 | More by ccrida

Rddymk

Indiana

4.7/5  rDev +37%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Had never ever heard of this beer. But was on vacation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. My wife and I went to dinner at a local restuarant on the beach and they had this stuff on tap. I was curious--wife got the usual and I tried one of these beers. Could not believe it! May have been the most flavorful beer I have ever had. I am lobbying the Indiana State alcohol board to allow this beer to come into Indiana. Hopefully it happen.

Serving type: on-tap

10-22-2009 15:17:59 | More by Rddymk

LordChesterfield

Oregon

4.68/5  rDev +36.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This beer has a breathtaking red tinge to it.
This beer has slide down my throat like my own saliva.
This beer...Sustains all life.
This beer has the most amazing label ever
I'm sure I'm biased on this beer, being that I'm from philly, but I've never seen a more beautiful beer in my ridiculously experienced 20 years. Everything about this beer says traditional american lager to me. It's basically pre prohibition american lager. This is before Satan peed in our beer and left us with that feminized swill we call coors, budweiser, or miller, or any other "American Lager." The Yuengling brewrey has the longest history of any brewrey still in buisiness and is still centered in a Pennsylavania coal town. This beer is so awsome I want to cry. And right now, i'm so full of yuengling that my tears would taste like it!!! DELAWARE VALLEY PRIDE! center of the universe.

Serving type: on-tap

08-17-2005 06:05:19 | More by LordChesterfield

John42

Colorado

4.68/5  rDev +36.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Great beer from an old brewery in Pottsville, PA. Smooth, good flavor without being bitter. Does not taste carbinated like many American beers. My daughter mails me a case every Fathers Day. Even my German friends love it! Yuenglings Light beer version is also better than most light beers.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2011 22:18:42 | More by John42