Monday Beer Review of The Week: Yuengling Traditional Lager

I have a tradition that I have been following for many years, whenever I go east of Ohio; especially to Pennsylvania, I have to have a Yuengling lager at least three times. Yuengling is one of my favorite lagers of all times, so when my friend offered me one after doing some work, how could I pass it up. I am always surprised by the lager’s super smooth taste that is a bit bold, but not over the top and no bitter after taste. The combination cluster and cascade hops give a that very slight sweet-sour notes that become rounded out as the caramelized malts hit your pallet. I personally love the light amber color of this beer when it is poured into pilsner glass, it gives you a hint towards the rich flavor profile gives off the sweet perfume of this beer. I find this Yuengling to be one of the best examples of a traditional lager, it uses classic ingredients to build a very distinctive flavor profile that is bold, but not over powering. This is a very good stand-by beer for those of our readers on the east coast and one that should be hunted down and tried by the rest of our readers.

Rating:

• Drinkability – 5 out of 5
• Flavor – 5 out of 5
• Refreshness – 5 out of 5
• Smell – 4 out of 5
• Overall – 19  out of 20
• Price – $7.99 for a six pack
• ABV – 4.40%
• Style – American Amber / Red Lager