To my knowledge Yuengling does not distribute to Michigan. So anytime I have a friend in an area that has it I have to have them pick me up a 24 pack. Being that it was just the holidays I knew one of my coworkers was heading to Pennsylvania where it is sold. He was kind enough to pick me up a case.
Yuengling Traditional Lager pours a deep resist amber colored with a small densely packed white head that has medium retention. There is some lacing left on the sides of the glass, but it’s nothing crazy. The color is deeper than most other traditional lagers I’ve had.
The aroma is mostly of toasted malt, fresh baked bread and there are some slight caramel notes. You also get a bit of spiciness and a slight amount hops. The aroma is more complex than a Budweiser or Miller, but still sticks to the traditional lager profile.
The flavor follows similarly with loads of delicious toasty malt and some mild caramel. I pick up a is a hint of malt sweetness that is perfectly balanced by the hoppy bitterness. It’s a solid lager that is not too sweet or bitter which gives it a crispness that would be great on a hot day.
The carbonation is moderate. Its less than the macro mass produced beers which gives the body medium to light feel. It’s still refreshing, but it’s definitely heavier than other lagers.
Overall is a pretty solid beer. With solid characteristics of a lager, but with more body and flavor How can you go wrong?
Not to mention is amount a $1 a beer so it’s way in the wallet.
Cheers,
Cryptictruth