Yuengling Traditional Lager - Yuengling Brewery

jmarklan

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -12.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured from a can into a pint glass.

Pours a clear copper/ amber color with a quickly dissipating head and not really any lacing.

Smells quite malty, a bit toasty even, a bit of an adjunct aroma as well.

A dash of caramel and a whole lot of corn sweetness. Minimal hop touch towards the end with a adjunct/ grain taste in the finish.

Feels very thin and watery, not exactly a bad thing, absurdly drinkable.

Well, it's Yuengling, so its obviously nothing special. Not a bad beer by any means, very sessionable and at $18 a case its a good bang for your buck.

Serving type: can

01-21-2012 05:34:16 | More by jmarklan

rangerred

Tennessee

3.58/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12oz can poured into a pint glass.

Pours a clear light copper with a white fizzy head that dissipates rather quickly.

Smell is corny with some light malt along with a very mild hop aroma.

Flavor actually has some malt detectable. There is a corny adjunct quality there but malt is definitely present. There is also a citrusy hop presence barely with a mild bitterness.

Overall this is a pretty good beer for the price. One of the better adjunct lagers out there.

Serving type: can

01-05-2012 03:39:32 | More by rangerred

wafers

New York

3.05/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A: Pours a rusty golden color with a thick, creamy head that dissipates quickly.
S: Nothing amazing...some sweet malts in the background.
T: Light taste of hops, somewhat citrusy, and pretty balanced overall. Very crisp and refreshing.
M: Very bubbly but nothing I wouldn't expect from this type of beer.
O: Yuengling is definitely a refreshing beer but other than that does not really stand out in any one category. It hints at some hoppiness but otherwise not too interesting...Usually a decent choice if you want a more straight-forward beer.

Serving type: can

12-17-2011 04:33:22 | More by wafers

beergoot

Colorado

3.35/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I grabbed some from the grocery store in Ohio while back there visiting (Yuengling had just been introduced to Ohio earlier that week - early October 2011). Yuengling was one of my favorite beers while stationed at Fort Ritchie, MD in the early 90s.

Appearance: a nice, darker amber color.

Smell: nothing overly special - some malt notes and a hint of grass.

Taste: Nothing mind-blowing, but satisfying. A bit malty with a bit of bitterness towards the end. Perhaps a bit metallic, but nothing overbearing.

Mouthfeel: somewhat light, fairly fizzy with the carbonation.

Overall: a respectable American lager, but nothing overly exceptional

Serving type: can

12-10-2011 02:13:54 | More by beergoot

J23hc

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -12.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Bought 24 oz can from local shop for $1.50. Trying it out of a pilsner glass as opposed to a regular pint glass. Pours redish gold, shiny, bit watery looking. Very sweet bready smell with hints of malt and grain. Surprisingly crisp feel noticed off the bat. Citrusy notes, sweet maltiness and hops to round it out. Very well balanced. Not complex. I like this beer, it is brewed with more integrity than beers like bud, while still being really cheap. Glad to have it available here in jersey.

Serving type: can

12-06-2011 00:05:13 | More by J23hc

MacEnvy

Maryland

2.95/5  rDev -14%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a can into a pint glass. Short head that quickly dispersed to spider webbing, then quickly again to bare liquid. Crystal clear light amber, very pleasing color.

Smell is largely adjunct and malty.

Taste is very good for a beer of this price, but unimpressive in general. It's not Bud Light, but it's not truly a craft beer either. Adjuncts are apparent.

Mouthfeel is thin. Easy to drink - perhaps suitable for a hot day or sessioning.

Overall this is a decent beer, better than most available macros but never to be confused for a pure craft beer. It's clearly dominated by adjuncts but it has enough malt to push it into "not bad" territory. Worth picking up if short on funds or for enjoying with several friends.

Serving type: can

12-04-2011 01:13:24 | More by MacEnvy

boilermakerbrew

Indiana

3.4/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Yuengling is finally in Ohio, which for those of us from SE Indiana, means it is here too. Picked up a case to take back to school with me, and here's what I think.

A- Pours a light amber/rust color. Three finger foamy head that actually sticks around a bit. Pretty good lacing.

S- I get a slight hint of malts mixed in lesser smells. Corn, and a few other adjuncts in there, but malt and a hint of sweet smell help cover them.

T- Caramel malty tones right off the bat. Then a little lighter flavors notes similar to the macros. Finishes with little aftertaste and a very light crisp flavor to the end. Slight hop character under all of these flavors, but very slight and overall not very satisfying in the bitterness area.

M- Very light and fair amount of carbonation. Almost a creamy feel as it goes down. Weight of this is light enough to have just about as many as you would want at once.

Overall, as hyped as this beer was expanding west, and never having had it before, I was slightly disappointed. Still, this a good alternative to drinking the macros because of the superior flavor and comparable price. I look for this to replace the macros in the new Ohio markets.

Serving type: can

11-27-2011 02:58:07 | More by boilermakerbrew

Dave128

Kentucky

3.45/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 24 oz. can into a pint glass while I am in Ohio visiting family for Thanksgiving.

A - A medium pour yields a 2 finger fizzy head that dissipates slowly but looks more like a soda than beer. Color is clear light amber and lacing is non-existent.

S - Yeasty grassy grain smell on the nose. Typical for the "clean" american lager. Rather inoffensive but nothing spectacular.

T - Similar to the smell. Pretty clean and grassy on the tongue. Has a slight taste of caramel/toasted malt where I assume that little bit of darkness comes from.

M - Fizzy and a little overcarbonated for my tastes, but it fits the style.

O - Not the incredible lager it is advertised as but its much better than the your average AAL. I'd much rather people be drinking this than BMC. It at least has a little character.

Serving type: can

11-25-2011 20:48:51 | More by Dave128

phiberoptik

Ohio

2.95/5  rDev -14%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Had to give this a try as it was the first day Ohio was allowed to sell this. I normally wouldnt come near anything that is said to be comparable to the other macro brews.

Pours clean and clear burnt copper with a sudsy three fingered head.

Smells slightly sweet, pronounced grain malt, with the slightest hint of some citrusy notes.

Typical of a macro lager, there are pronounced grain with a lingering aftertaste. Little to no hop character. Slightly sweet with hints of caramel.

Crisp, clean, high carbonation but thin.

I am a self admitted beer snob. I have not had a macro beer in almost 4 years. This does not make me want to go back although its not necessarily horrible. If you were going to have some beer laying around for friends and social gatherings, this is a choice for you.

Serving type: can

11-19-2011 01:35:36 | More by phiberoptik

BranfordBound

Connecticut

3.13/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Living in Connecticut, I've never had a chance to try this beer that's from a brewery much closer than many others that can distribute here. Finally had a chance to make a trip to the package store on my trip to Delaware and I picked some up.

Served from a can into a shaped pint. Also at some point I drank it from the can like most folks do, sometimes these beers just taste better that way.

Pours a dark golden, light amber color with decent carbonation and a one finger head that quickly dissipates. Not too much lacing.

Smells of light malt sweetness.

Well the flavor isn't going to blow you away, but considering the demographics of the regular consumer and the price, it's really decent. Crisp, clean malt sweetness with touches of caramel and no off-putting flavors make up the taste department.

Mouthfeel is slightly wet, on the heavy side of light bodied.

Yep, drinkable. I wish this was sent to CT because it would be my replacement for PBR and I would have a friendly alternative beer that I could grab when I go to people's parties. What a shame!

Serving type: can

11-16-2011 22:38:51 | More by BranfordBound

scottyg354

Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev +15.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Growing up in PA this has been a go to session beer of mine for quite some time. Nothing to brag about. Crisp, Refreshing with a slight Nuttiness.

Overall if you looking for a session beer thats a bit better than MCB, then check this out. Its not availible in the west yet, but I suspect it will get there soon enough.

Serving type: can

11-14-2011 00:54:14 | More by scottyg354

Jesse13713

Ohio

2.08/5  rDev -39.4%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

My last can of the twelve-pack I bought a few weeks ago. Just because this is the oldest brewery in America, does not mean it deserves the praise everyone gives it.

Appearance - The consistency is pure water, waving around without any form of body whatsoever. A flat, plain-looking, over-carbonated and watery mess. No head retention, and even less impressive lacing.

Smell - What am I even smelling here? There surely is no hint of hops, spices or malt. My first smell brought on the flooded aroma of light alcohol. My next attempts gave me nothing.

Taste - This isn't a bad stand-alone lager, but I don't think it qualifies as an amber / red lager. The bite of this beer isn't just low: it's practically non-existent. I will say that I prefer this over Coors and Bud, even though they are a slightly different category. However, the beer fails to deliver on the categories description of a more robust use of malt.

Mouthfeel and Drinkability - This beer is insanely easy to session through the entire night if you don't necessarily care about what you are tasting. As I said, I'd rather encounter this brew out and about when compared to many of its rivals. Still, the beer scores fairly low in its category. I was more impressed with Yuengling's Black and Tan offering.

Serving type: can

11-08-2011 05:20:39 | More by Jesse13713

tbern007

Colorado

2.85/5  rDev -16.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Not too bad for what it is.
Orange/amber, little head, no lace.
Smells of malt, grain - a little musty and mousy.
Tastes of malt, grain, very light hops/grass. A tinge of metal taste there.
Dry yet a bit sweet from the malt. It's ok. Better than other "macros".

Serving type: can

11-06-2011 20:39:20 | More by tbern007

ONUMello

Ohio

3.45/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

24oz can poured into a pint glass
A: Light orange color with a 1/2 finger head that dissipates to a thin lacing. Moderate bubbles.
S: Sweet wheat malt, maybe a hint of orange/lemon.
T: Caramel initial attack, cereal midpalate, back to caramel on the finish.
M: Smooth, a bit creamy, a touch of carbonation- easy drinking and pleasant.
O: Better than most American Lagers, yet clearly in that simple easy to drink style. I enjoyed it just as much out of the can as pouring it into a glass.

Serving type: can

11-02-2011 04:40:01 | More by ONUMello

BennyL1

Massachusetts

3.38/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

24oz can purchased from a random gas station in Buffalo for $1.50. Can't go wrong here. No freshness date found, poured into a pint glass.

Small but sticky white head from an average pour. This lager has an amber body. Some slight lacing.

Not a ton of aroma, some light bready malt with a bit of hops.

Some sweet malt with no noticeable bitterness in the finish. As others have said, more flavor than BMC lagers.

Lighter bodied with good carbonation.

A solid, no frills beer that can be enjoyed without thinking about it. Not bad at all.

Serving type: can

10-20-2011 01:12:56 | More by BennyL1

travisnd

Virginia

3.03/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

This is another beer that I find great to drink while watching football or any other sporting event. It is cheap in price and good in taste. This beer is very drinkable and quite easy to drink more than intended as they start going down pretty smooth.

Serving type: can

10-07-2011 20:19:48 | More by travisnd

rudzud

Massachusetts

3.43/5  rDev 0%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Enjoyed this can (poured into a pint glass) at the Bed Rock golf course in Rutland. This would be the Pottsfield, PA variety.

A - Poured a nice deep almost reddish copper that has a fairly good one finger head but fades quicklyto leave a thin halo.

S - Typical grains and malt. Unfortunately not much in the way of hops, which this would have benefitted from big time.

T - More of the nice grains and malts. Not too sweet, very enjoyable. Would like some more hops, but even without this is a tasty larger brew.

M - Fairly high carbonation for a can. Quite refreshing and enjoyable. Very pleasant.

O - A fairly nice beer. Was shocked to find this at a golf course of all places as I didnt think the brewery even distributed to MA. Was worth the $3.75 I paid for the 16 ounce can.

Serving type: can

09-26-2011 03:46:09 | More by rudzud

nandemo1

Virginia

3.48/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a light amber with a ton of frothy head that disappears quickly, leaving a small amount of lacing.

Smells a little of sweet malts, but has a bit of a metallic smell too. Taste is one-dimensionally bready, and thankfully the metallic notes did not transfer over from the nose. No real hop presence.

Medium bodied, with moderate carbonation. Very clean and smooth.

A basic but tasty lager, and definitely a cut above the BMC offerings. A go-to beer when I'm at a non-beer bar or restaurant.

Serving type: can

09-25-2011 21:52:51 | More by nandemo1

htomsirveaux

Texas

3.23/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

16 oz. can tried 20 Oct. 2010. Served in the SeaBright 20th Anniversary mug.

Large light tan head. Medium carbonation. Clear orange brown in color (A says like honey oak). Aroma is sweet, corn, mineral, some solvent. Sweet graininess to start. Slightly tart. Touch of caramel. Slightly tart juicy finish and aftertaste. Light body, minimal ethanol. As it warms, aroma becomes a bit more solventy.

Pretty light from beginning to end.

Serving type: can

09-18-2011 19:54:01 | More by htomsirveaux

Cresant

Kentucky

3.43/5  rDev 0%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Served this 12 oz. can in a tulip pint. The golden amber body was clear with a medium head that faded fast. Only a film remained.

The smell was a typical "beery" aroma. No corn! Sweet malts, gentle hops.

The taste was sweet malts. Bready with enough hops to give it some balance. Finishes sweet. Easy to drink. No one needs me to tell them this is a solid lager.

The mouthfeel was medium in body, impressive heft for a lager. Prickly carbonation that wakes up the taste buds. Enjoyable, I see why this beer has such a following.

Serving type: can

09-12-2011 13:46:06 | More by Cresant

Jimmys

Pennsylvania

3.43/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

16 oz can into tulip.

A: a rich copper color starts with a bubbly head. doesnt have the best retention as it dies to a rim.

S: a grape-nut cereal malt aroma. the grain is well-rounded, but overwhelmingly one-note. wish there was a greater hop presence.

T: a sort of metallically maltiness. caramel malt sweetness works with an earthy, mild bitterness. im assuming the metallic flavor is caused something by the can, cause i dont usually notice this out of the bottle.

M: high carbonation on a light body.

D: a mid-atlantic staple. however, when dissecting the flavor some flaws are evident. like i said above, maybe it's the can, maybe i just have a soft-spot for yuengling lager, but this is always a moderately priced go-to where im from.

Serving type: can

09-08-2011 01:33:06 | More by Jimmys

cjacobsen

Illinois

3.35/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Rocked this one the old way...straight from the can

(A) Can

(S) Not too much. Medium to light malts. Grains, almost like wet steel cut oats. Little sweetness.

(T) Corn and weak malt. Light taste. Very simple. You get some roasted grains in there. A small sweetness is the undertone. Not much going on.

(M) Very smooth and kind of watery. Light body.

(O) This is the best golf beer ever, in my opinion. It goes down super easy and it's an old style beer. No frills, nothing fancy. I actually happen to love this beer, but as far as how it stacks up to other brews and the overall craft, it's nothing out of this world. It's one of those not-so-great beers that I can't get enough of.

Serving type: can

08-26-2011 13:05:20 | More by cjacobsen

sweemzander

Illinois

3.1/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12oz. can poured into a taster. Thanks for sharing Chris!

(A)- Pours a pale orange color. Some white froth.

(S)- Lots of grains (wheat, corn, etc). Some corn husk.

(T)- Same as the smell. Light grainy notes. Very subtle lemony corn husk.

(M)- Very light. Medium to full carbonation level. Crisp.

(D)- Not very much flavor, but it sure goes down pretty easy. Crisp and refreshing. It is what it is.

Serving type: can

08-25-2011 00:22:57 | More by sweemzander

hoptualBrew

Florida

3.43/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Glad to see this in cans, as a lot of the bottles end up getting skunked. 12oz poured into pint glass a solid amber transluscent, good looking lager. Nose is a bit muted & only picking up caramel & pale malts - none of my green friends in the mix.

For a 'cheaper' session lager, this is a treat. Sweet, yet balanced and not overwhelming malts all the way through. The lager yeast Yuengling uses stands out and does a little funk dance on the palate. Body is light (4/10) & crisp, as it should be. Carbonation tingles the tongue & smooths down the throat.

Overall, this brew is a great session beer to have at a get together. I recommend picking up the cans (if available) to avoid off flavors from skunking.

$12.79 for a 12pak cans.

Serving type: can

08-21-2011 00:53:38 | More by hoptualBrew

yeahnatenelson

Illinois

3.15/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

I CAN't believe it! Long-time want courtesy of woodychandler.

Appearance -- Pours a medium honey amber hue with gold highlights and a tuft of white fizzy head that soon disappears. Aside from the lack of head, it's looks pretty good.

Smell -- Gently roasted amber malt, mild honey sweetness, low green tea aroma, and grassy hops.

Taste -- There's a classic

Mouthfeel -- Medium-light in body, moderate carbonation. Not bad

Overall -- Pretty good. Overall, I think I actually prefer Premium to Traditional, but this is still pretty nice. Definitely a cut above it's macro contenders.

Serving type: can

08-13-2011 19:04:20 | More by yeahnatenelson