Superbowl Sunday has come and gone, and I was relatively good on my diet - as much as I could be at my in-law's house, where they stuffed me and my husband with game fare as we schmoozed in front of their 60" LCD television.
We had snagged a case of Yuengling from Sam's Club, the first time we've had a choice besides Sam Adams for a variety pack, for about the same price.
Yuengling recieved the formal designation of "oldest continuously operating brewery in the US" a few years back, and with an increase in distribution and some clever advertising, they have recently made a strong showing. (To be honest, the first time I saw the name, I thought it was a Chinese beer, and I understand I'm not the only one.)
I had had their classic branded beer before, but this was my first time trying the Light. I found it pleasantly drinkable, but nothing to write home about. I suppose it's because I'm a craft beer snob and I like experiments. On the other hand, I couldn't immediately tell much of a difference between their Light and the original which I had had previously, which is a big plus in the Light beer category. Many light beers taste flat compared to their more fattening big brothers, and in that respect, the Yuengling Light is a big winner.
My verdict? If you're on a diet and want a beer, this is a safe bet. If you want some actual punch with your beer, go for something else.
Grade: B - Not bad for a light beer, but not daring enough to become an everyday drink.
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