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Yuengling Traditional Lager

D.G. Yuengling & Son
United States·American Amber Lager
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America's most historic craft lager. An amber-coloured lager brewed with caramel roasted malt since 1829 — warm, smooth and clean with a slight hop bitterness. The taste of the American East Coast. When East Coast natives move away, this is the first thing they miss.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanroasted
malty
clean
roasted
caramel
toasty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by toasted caramel malt and sweet bread notes with a subtle grainy backdrop.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yuengling Traditional Lager

◎ Appearance

This classic amber lager presents a brilliant copper-amber hue with excellent clarity and bright golden highlights when held to light. A modest white head forms upon pour with respectable retention, while fine carbonation streams create an inviting, lively presentation characteristic of well-crafted lagers.

copper-amberbrilliant claritywhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by toasted caramel malt and sweet bread notes with a subtle grainy backdrop. Light noble hop character provides gentle floral undertones without overwhelming the malt-forward profile, while clean lager yeast contributes a neutral, crisp foundation.

caramel malttoasted grainbreadsubtle hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malty sweetness from caramel roasted malts transitioning into a slightly grainy, bread-like mid-palate. Mild hop bitterness (14 IBU) provides gentle balance without assertiveness, maintaining exceptional drinkability throughout while finishing clean and refreshingly dry.

maltycaramelsmoothcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with excellent clarity, offering a pleasant slightly toasted aftertaste that fades gracefully. A refreshing absence of lingering sweetness makes this ideal for extended drinking sessions.

drycleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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