Yuengling
Ohio Yuengling Drinkers Camp Out First Purchase
Yuengling just made their debut into Ohio this week. What people didn’t full expect was the reaction. People camping out for their first taste of lager.
Some people camped out overnight in suburban Columbus to be the first to buy it. In suburban Youngstown, the Youngstown Sports Grille turned every tap handle into a Yuengling handle.
“I thought that this launch was going to make history for Yuengling and set the standard for future state launches, and Ohioans are going to make that happen,” said Patrick Noone, the brewery business development manager overseeing the move into Ohio. “It’s crazy. I’ve never seen anything like this.”
[Ohio.com]
Yuengling In Ohio, Oct 3
Yuengling recently announced the expansion into Ohio. For those excited for America’s Oldest Brewery in the Buckeye State, be ready on October 3rd.
According to News Radio Cleveland:
Yuengling says the initial rollout of the Yuengling Lager, Light Lager, and Black & Tan brands will occur in two stages. The northeastern portion of the state, to include the markets of Cleveland and Columbus, will commence October 3. The remainder of the state, to include the markets of Toledo and Cincinnati, will follow in November
Yuengling Heads To Ohio
Yuengling Brewing announces a distribution expansion to Ohio…
Pottsville, PA, September 2011 — D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, is pleased to announce that it is expanding the distribution of its highly sought after brands to the neighboring state of Ohio.
Twenty two wholesalers have been assigned to distribute Yuengling products in the state. Yuengling welcomes the following Ohio distributors: Beerco Distributing Co., C&G Distributing — Lima and Versailles, Choice Brands of Ohio, City Beverage Company, Classic Brands — Athens and Chillicothe, Columbus Distributing Co., Delmar Distributing Co., Dickerson Distributing Co., Heidelberg Dist. Co. — Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio Valley Wine & Beer, House of LaRose, Mansfield Distributing Co., Maple City Ice Co., Matesich Distributing Co., Muxie Distributing Co., R.L. Lipton Distributing Co. — Youngstown and Ashtabula, Spriggs Distributing Co., and Treu House of Munch.
To accommodate the needs of the state, the initial rollout of the Yuengling Lager, Light Lager, and Black & Tan brands will occur in two stages. The northeastern portion of the state, to include the markets of Cleveland and Columbus, will commence in October. The remainder of the state, to include the markets of Toledo and Cincinnati, will follow in November.
“Consumer awareness of our brands is very high in Ohio,” commented Pat Noone, Yuengling Business Development Manager. “Retailers in the state have anticipated our arrival for a long time, and it’s exciting to finally bring Yuengling Beer to our neighbors in Ohio.”
Ohio is currently the only state to border Yuengling’s home state of Pennsylvania where the popular beer is not distributed. Capacity was added to Yuengling’s Mill Creek Brewery in order to accommodate the expected demand in what will be the 14th state in the brewery’s distribution footprint.
2,000 Barrels Of Yuengling Oktoberfest Sold Before It Was Brewed
Yuengling’s newest beer – Oktoberfest is starting to hit tap handles you read this. What seemed to be a gapping hole in the brewery’s lineup was an Oktoberfest offering. The family came to the United States from Germany in the early 1800’s. 180 years later, this oversight is being corrected. Everything from Traditional Amber to Lord Chesterfield is a family recipe. There just wasn’t one for this style of beer.
It required some experimentation on Yuengling’s part come up with this new release. The summer of 2011 was a summer of test batches, with not a SINGLE drop actually leaving the brewery. Tasting was only done by Yuengling family members and close friends.
This new edition of the lineup is not being bottled (at least this year.) With nothing to sample or taste, Yuengling received orders for 2,000 barrels. Yuengling reps are now armed with growlers for those reluctant on-premise accounts.
While just now on tap in Pennsylvania, expect to see it appear in your neighborhood (if you get Yuengling products) over the next few weeks. Around PA? Drink until your stomach is full at Oktoberfest Presented By Yuengling Sept 29 – Oct. 2 and Oct. 6-9, 2011, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. [PennLive]
pic: Jenny Kane, The Patriot-News
Yuengling Debuts Oktoberfest This Month
Yuengling has always has it’s roots in German brewing, as the Yuengling family came to settle in Pennsylvania from Germany. This month, the brewery celebrates their German heritage by releasing Oktoberfest their first ‘fest’ beer.
Yuengling will be holding an Oktoberfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania September 29th – October 2nd (Tickets), but the beer starts shipping soon. Octoberfest is draft only in quarter and half barrels. Yuengling describes their newest beer:
The copper-colored Oktoberfest is described as “a medium-bodied beer with a perfect blend of roasted malts.” In other words, it’ll pair nicely with any wienerschnitzels and bratwursts you might be grilling up this summer and fall.
Style: Marzen
Availability: Draft only, all markets where Yuengling is sold
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Update October, 2012. Also now available in 12oz bottles.
Lord Chesterfield hits Atlanta!
Lord Chesterfield Ale has been brewed by Yuengling (Pottsville, PA) since they opened in 1829. That makes Lord Chesterfield one of America’s oldest beers brewed by America’s oldest brewery. For the first time, it is being offering this American pale ale in Georgia.
Lord Chesterfield is brewed with a unique two-state European brewing style that enhances bitterness. The process utilizes kettle hopping (during the boil) and dry hopping (after fermentation.)
Per Yuengling –
“Lord Chesterfield brewed with select hops, its distinct robust flavor is derived from a delicate combination of sweet maltiness and lingering herbal bitterness. Lord Chesterfield Ale’s bright gold color is complemented by a lightly laced foam head and fragrant zesty aroma.”
Taste Expectations – Strong malt backbone with noticeable hops in the finish. It’s got a light bitter, dry, crisp finish. Little earthy, little bready.
Availability – Year round – Green bottles, cans, draft.
5.4% ABV
Yuengling Bock – 180th Aniversary Release
Just incase you have been living under a rock, Yuengling is America’s oldest Brewery. (1829.) Yes… It outdates Bud, Miller, Schlitz, and yes… even PBR.
2009 Marks Yuengling’s 180th Year of operation. Yuengling even managed to stay open during “The Dark Years” aka prohibition. History lesson aside, Yuengling has released for a limited time – Yuengling Bock. This isn’t Yuengling’s first bock production – but it is indeed the first in recent history.
The first barrels shipped in February, and will only continue for up to 12 weeks. Available only in 1/2 barrels. No word if they will make their way south as it only took 179 and half years TO GET YUENGLING IN GEORGIA!!!!
P.S. I have have had the honor of consuming Y. Bock. It’s so so good. Exactly what you expect from a Yuengling brew.
