Yuengling Black & Tan - Yuengling Brewery

ryan1788a5

Massachusetts

2.35/5  rDev -27.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25

12oz bottle poured into a pint glass.

A: Very deep brown in color, but with some red hues. Good clarity. Two fingers of thick creamy beige head retain extremely well. Lacing decorates the glass as if it were a veil.

S: Corny scent. Grassy hops. Muted aroma of brown cocoa and brown bread. That is all. Very bland and nondescript.

T: Sweet corn and grain husk. Grassy hops. Vague suggestions of brown cocoa, cola, molasses, and bread crust. Corn comes back and stomps out all else. Sweet finish of corn and muted grassy hop.

M: Light-medium body. Somewhat creamy with an active carbonation. It seriously lacks substance and comes off overly foamy.

O: Just not very good. Overly sweet, lacking substance. Too much adjunct lager, not nearly enough porter. Not worth a second look.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 01:47:30 | More by ryan1788a5

Bills453

Ohio

2.4/5  rDev -25.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Appearance - nice black color. Only issue here and what makes it lose some points is the head of the beer vanishes very quickly.

Smell - unfortunately not a good smell here. I was hoping to have a nose full of malts. Jose full of nothingness...

Taste - same as smell...not fantastic. I guess ok for a 5.99 Black and Tan.

Mouthfeel - average

Overall - so-so, about on par with Yuengling offerings.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 18:54:05 | More by Bills453

screamking

Ohio

3.06/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

12 oz bottle poured into pint glass

Price for this beer is cheap, dirt cheap, usually the same or only a buck more than Budweiser or miller products. Does it taste dirt cheap? Lets found out.

It pours a dark brown with a thin khaki head. Darker then I thought it would be. The aroma is mainly your standard lager but with a hint of roasted sweetness, I'm guessing from the porter.

Taste is surprising dry and crisp. You get some relaxed sweet notes but mostly on the dry bitter side of things. The feel is light and very easy to drink. One could put down several of these and still function. This beer sits right in the middle of bad and good. I haven't had the porter by its self, however I have had their lager and it is much better then this mix.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2013 18:26:17 | More by screamking

anosmic

Florida

3.08/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 3 | smell: 1 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

12 pack for $10 where I shop. Best beer I have found at that price! Shouldn't be compared to craft beers. Provides a beer with substance for people who can't afford more than a dollar beer. Thanks Yuengling! For Christmas I'll get Bell's, Founders, Anchor,....

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2013 00:05:04 | More by anosmic

wonothesane42

New Jersey

2.71/5  rDev -16.1%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75

Here's my first attempt at a review:
Appearance- Dark brown to black in color, not much head nor retention, doesn't look very lively
Smell-Still practicing my sense of smell, I don't notice something sticking out, maybe malt?
Taste-Hm having trouble finding some tastes sticking out, maybe nutty and malty, nothing to wow me, but not bad either
Feel-Thin and crisp, carbonation is high and a little harsh
Overall-Not a bad beer, nothing really special. I'll have no problem drinking the six pack, think I'll stick to Yuengling's traditional lager next time.

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2013 00:35:31 | More by wonothesane42

JoLight

Georgia

4.31/5  rDev +33.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: Almost black, but in the light the beer appears to be a dense, dark ruby color. The head is a shade darker than khaki color; maintains about half a finger's width; and leaves nice lacing.

Aroma: Sweet and dark-roasted grain, with a hint of earthy hops.

Taste: Pretty much the same as aroma, but the hop bitterness is almost non-existent.

Body/Mouthfeel: Light to medium.

Finish: Semi-dry.

Would I buy this again? Yes and no. I don't hate it or even dislike it, but I'm not impressed by it. For a mass-produced beer aimed at being somewhat fancy or craft-beer-like, it serves its purpose. I do not feel, however, that this beer is worth paying nearly fifteen bucks for a twelve pack.

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2013 03:42:50 | More by JoLight

elNopalero

Texas

3.35/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

I do believe this is my first Yuengling—never realized their line-up was so diverse. Yay!

This pours a ruby amber color with cocoa colored foam. The aroma has a malty caramel tinge to it. There’s a malty flavor to it on the sweeter side which makes it an easy drinker. It’s perfectly acceptable.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2013 07:12:18 | More by elNopalero

Superdad

4.09/5  rDev +26.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I have only enjoyed it in a bottle , but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It had a pleasant aroma upon opening but a less than average head when poured into a pint glass . I liked the flavor enough though it lacked a bit of body . I realize that Yuengling may not be as bold in flavor as some of the other beers here , but as far as middle of the road brews go , I think it does quite well. It is smooth and palatable without being overpowering , so i can enjoy it with a meal without being bloated.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2013 02:36:32 | More by Superdad

thecheapies

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 3

Dark brown with a light tan cap of 1/8" height. Looks generic.

Sweet and tangy roast notes from the Porter, but with that thin rigid bitterness. The pairing with the Lager is okay. Some pronounced metallic aromas.

Metallic and tangy with lots of nickel, harsh roast, whole wheat bread crusts, thin hop grassiness, bitterness, burnt cherries, and dry corn flour adjuncts. Doesn't hold a candle to mixing the two beers yourself (which I do from time at my local dive bar).

Unevenly carbonated, comes in odd and late rushes. Body is thin and stale. Doesn't promote good drinkability, either. Burpy and bland.

For what it's worth, mixing their Porter and Lager about 40/60 is decent. I'm inflating the overall rating for that reason.

Serving type: on-tap

01-15-2013 03:22:18 | More by thecheapies

lwillitz

Florida

3.28/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12-oz bottle into Samuel Smith "Tulip" pint glass

A - 2 fingers of medium tan head over transparent body of dark ruby/brown (looks black unless backlit)

S - faint malty scent with a touch of molasses

T - malty sweetness, bitter notes of coffee, smoke; pepper and pine in the finish

M - smooth medium body, high carbonation

O - It is what it is. I would drink another.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2013 20:58:20 | More by lwillitz

silverking

Florida

2.88/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Pours dark brown with a redish tinge. It has a tan head lasts about 30 seconds with poor lacing. Very light aromas of chocolate with a bit of a vegetative quality. Heavy carbonation with a light mouthfeel. The flavors are even lighter than the smell with a slightly bitter finish. In my opinion, it's a lighter beer than it lets on. It's a good middle of the road, easy drinking, easy-to-get beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2012 21:16:08 | More by silverking

StonedTrippin

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

for the price there isnt a better black and tan going. the 16oz cans are nice too. the pours a really dark, just like the porter, a little less thick, but equally dark, hersheys brown with a small off white head lastign just seconds. smells chocolatey, i think much more porter in this blend than 50/50, at least thats what the nose tells me, with all that dark roasty malt. the flavor is also favoring porter, but its lighter in feel, and there is a paler malt profile the the look or the smell give away. a little dark cocoa, a little burnt toast, there is a slightly bitter finish on it. smooth feel, maybe a touch heavy on the carbonation, but the body is medium as it should be, and its easy to put a few of these away, especially in the fall. far far superior to the regular yuengling lager.

Serving type: can

11-24-2012 00:24:30 | More by StonedTrippin

kangarooAdam59

Pennsylvania

3.33/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

More from my Pennsylvania project:

From Franz's in Lebanon:

Out of the bottle and into a pint glass:

A: pitch black colored body with barely any head and barely any lacing, no carbonation to be seen rising.

S: light coffee with plum with some gentle maltiness here and there.

T: basically the same, and not showcasing anything spectacular.

M: light to medium with nothing harsh on the tongue. I would say this was fairly drinkable.

O: well, I'm not exactly sure what to say other than I'm glad I tried it. I don't think I'll come back to this, but its not exactly a bad beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-16-2012 18:16:08 | More by kangarooAdam59

davecavemaster

Ohio

3.35/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Another Yuengling product...
I found the lager horrible, the porter drinkable, how is the black & tan?...

Off to a good start, as this beer pours a pretty creamy, tan head. The foam sticks around a lot longer than the porter, and it even sticks to the glass a bit.

As for color, this is a almost completely opaque beer. If held up to the light, you can see your finger on the other side. The brew is dark brown/black, with copper highlights reflected in the glass.

Above average smell, but not as deep as you would expect form the color. Mostly malty aromas, as you would expect. A bit disappointing.

The taste of this beer is somewhere just above average. For the color and the head, I would have expected this beer to have a fuller flavor. It's no light beer, or even one of those "yellow beers," but it is not as full bodied as I would have preferred it to be. That being said, the taste is not at all unpleasant.

So this is another one of those beers that is a "get what you pay for" kind of thing. Not a craft beer, but better than a Bud or Bud-type product. I like this one the best of all the Yuengling flavors I have tasted so far. This is a good go-to beer for parties, bargain hunters, or people that may be upgrading from Bud Light.

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2012 23:50:26 | More by davecavemaster

mgironta

New Jersey

3.05/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

This brew poured with a seriously thick tan head, about two fingers worth, that dissipated slowly and left lots of lacing on the glass. The body was a dark brown with no visible carbonation due to the color. The nose presented with mostly roasted malts, grain and then a hint of coffee. Smelled good to me. The beginning of the sip hit me with mild coffee up front and then roasted malts came through. Some sweetness and bread also came through on the subsequent sips. The sweetness mostly manifested as brown sugar, but was altogether mild. The body was a medium thickness with middle of the road carbonation. The finish was relatively long with the roasted malts apparent in the taste. It was an easy drinker with some flavor that I wouldn’t mind having again. I think the style is generally towards the boring side, but this one was probably the best of the style that I’ve had. Add to the fact that this beer tends to be cheap…worth a sip.

Serving type: can

09-17-2012 02:48:16 | More by mgironta

spinrsx

Ontario (Canada)

3.13/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

12oz Bottle from CJ's Potsdam NY for 2$

Appearance - Dark brown colour with an average size fizzy beige coloured head. It's hard to make out the level of carbonation and there is some fair lacing. The head lasted for around 4 minutes.

Smell - Malts, chocolate, coffee, grains, metallic

Taste & Mouth - There is an above average amount of carbonation and I can taste malts, caramel/toffee, and a hint of chocolate. There is also some corn/grains and some metallic notes. It ends with a grainy aftertaste.

Overall - It has a promising scent but doesn't really deliver taste wise. It smells like a porter, but basically tastes like a lager. Still an easy drinking and non offensive brew.

Serving type: bottle

09-13-2012 23:50:17 | More by spinrsx

birdyone

Rhode Island

3.3/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I'm not one of those people enamored with Yuengling. I wouldn't even put them in the same category as Sam Adams. That being said, I do drink it with my rose colored taste buds, being it is America's oldest brewery.

Poured into a glass, it does look very inviting. It almost looks like a flattened Coke. Has that reddish hue when you hold it to a light. Only a few very small bubbles.

Smell is. . . beer? Nothing to get overly excited over. But not an unpleasant beer smell.

Taste is better than average. I like this a little more than Yuengling Lager, which is their flag ship, and I guess you could say average.

Mouthfeel is again pretty average.

Overall a decent average beer. If I were drinking it from a tap where I didn't know what I was getting, I would get excited by the color, then disappointed from there on out. Price/availability is a semi redeeming quality. Where it's plentiful, it's a safe choice. Where Yuengling is a rarity, I would probably stick to regular and let the novelty guide my tastebuds.

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2012 01:11:02 | More by birdyone

JohnnyMc

Ohio

3.38/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

My favorite beer from Yuengling.

Pours out a pretty dark brown with a decent amount of head.

The aroma has toasted malt notes along with subtle amounts of chocolate.

The taste is very much the same with the faint taste of chocolate and toasted malt. It's not a light beer, but it's not full-bodied either.

For the price this is a decent beer that is good to have around for parties or if you can't afford whatever you usually drink.

Serving type: bottle

08-10-2012 05:00:46 | More by JohnnyMc

Dshaw

Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev +34.7%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

A- The appearance is almost just as dark as a porter, when put up to a light you can see a tint of red. The head has a nice off white foam look to it not too thick or creamy.

S- Each time i've had this beer the smell never really stuck out to me. It has somewhat of a coffee bean smell to it but mostly it just smells like a Porter brewed beer would.

T- The taste is what I like most about this beer. For being a dark beer it is exceptionally smooth. I get hints of coffee and roasted almonds along with a Lager taste.

F- The feel has alot to do with the taste. Its really smooth and easy to drink.

O- Overall this beer is one of my favorites and always will be. The look and the taste is what makes me really love this beer and its definitely a plus that its brewed by the Oldest Brewery in America. Definitely my second favorite next to Guinness Extra Stout.

Serving type: bottle

08-02-2012 17:15:48 | More by Dshaw

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

2.63/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Poured from a twist-off 12-oz. bottle into a Sam Adams tumbler pint glass.

A: Clear, dark, reddish amber color with a tint of brown beneath a one-finger head of tight, foamy, an carbonation that leaves very weak, soapy lace on the glass.

S: Faint chocolate and bittersweet grains mix with an herbal, raisin aroma and lager yeast.

T: Crisp, grainy cereal malts hit the palate first, throwing bits of sweet oat and rice at the tongue. This melds with a mild, herbal hop bite that's dry and sharp with some off veggie flavors in the mix. The finish is bittersweet and very carbonated with a hint of roasted malt and hop resin.

M: Thin mouthfeel with lots of carbonation and a crisp intake.

O: Not a great Black & Tan, considering the parts that went into making it; Yuengling's pale lager and sub-par porter. I see this as a novelty beer and would almost want to drink either their straight porter or simply the amber lager.

Serving type: bottle

08-01-2012 23:19:08 | More by Gambrinus1184

cambabeer

Florida

2.63/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Yeah, this is especially boring, especially for a dark beer. It takes no risks and tastes a little mass produced. The appearance is average, nice color and an ok head. Smells like an average, not bold, dark lager. Taste is watered down. A little malty and a little citrusy, and a little hoppy. Everything about the taste is just not bold. Too carbonated, and not very creamy. This beer needs help. It's not terrible, but I expected more. It's not even as good as a normal Yuengling which is also not bold, and a little boring. Oh well.

Serving type: bottle

07-31-2012 00:42:16 | More by cambabeer

The_1084

3.63/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours a dark brownish-red color with a creamy textured head almost 3 fingers in width; fades rather quickly but leaves moderate lacing on the glass.

S - Nothing special. The beer is definitely present with a bitter-sweet hint of bread.

T - The taste is presented with a nice porter/lager balance; a touch of sweetness that fades to a bitterness.

M - This is a light, crisp beer that is easy to drink. It has moderate carbonation.

O - Overall this is not a bad beer. I definitely rate it above average and have no problem drinking more of these in the future.

Serving type: bottle

07-27-2012 05:31:00 | More by The_1084

JamesHenjum

Florida

3.45/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A: Drank out the bottle. I know, I know, but Yuengling is better out the bottle imo.

S: Coffee and malts. Some bread.

T: Similar to a Michelob Amberbock but more watered down and sweeter. I has the bit of citrus that Yuengling is known for. Bit of cream on the end of a nice roasted taste. Slight roasted coffee aftertaste.

O: I liked it. For the price it is amazing. I prefer Yuengling's Lager though. I would also choose Michelob Amberbock over this for the factt hat it is so similar but this has a bit less bite, and if Im getting this kind of beer I want more than just a slightly roasted lager. But overal a good beer that I will have again.

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2012 06:16:25 | More by JamesHenjum

FosterJM

California

3/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

1403rd Review on BA
Bottle to Mug
12oz

No bottle date

Thanks to Kathleen for bringing this back from VA.

App- When I poured this out, it looked exactly like a soda. It had a small bubbly tan head and then was gone. No cling.

Smell- More of the base beer comes out on this with a predominant corn, sugary sweet aroma. A little bit of the roast from the porter comes out but not much.

Taste- I get more of the lager notes on this and well seeing as I am not much a fan of lagers the addition of the porter vs. stout made this a bit awkward for me to drink. A bit sweet and a bit unbalanced.

Mouth- A lighter body like a lager and a bit grainy from the porter. A nice carbonation level but just okay.

Drink- Its okay, I prefer an IPA and Stout combo.

Serving type: bottle

07-20-2012 16:11:06 | More by FosterJM

Brenden

Ohio

3.28/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I forgot that I'd even had this before (in a can). The main difference seems to be that the head's a bit stronger and the feel was a little spritzier.

The head is actually a respectable size. It falls off a little quickly, but not immediately. It's pretty creamy and leaves a likewise creamy foam. Some spotty lacing does remain.
The smell is mostly chocolate malts in one, a bit sweet with a slightly astringent roasted aroma. Perhaps a light bitterness is present in the smell as well.
The flavor is pretty much the same, but it becomes a little too sweet and the astringency is a little harsher on the palate. Otherwise it's a nice blend of roasted, chocolate and generally malty flavors with a light hops bitterness balance. The finish is a little harsh as well.
It's what I'd expect; at first, it's quite crisp, almost overdoing it, but it gets tamed as it warms and is really quite creamy. As with the can, while not impressively smooth, just enough creaminess makes this one flow.
It's above average.

Serving type: bottle

07-05-2012 20:41:37 | More by Brenden