April 7, 1933 is an important day to beer lovers everywhere. No, it has nothing to do with President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s entry into World War II or the passing of his New Deal, but it is tied to FDR in another way. It was on this date that, with Roosevelt’s urging, beer … [Read more...]
Yuengling Ice Cream is Back!
There is a new product bearing the Yuengling name, but it doesn’t come in a keg and it isn’t made with malted barley, hops, and yeast. The Yuengling name is expanding, but this time, the new product is ice cream. The first batch rolled off the line just yesterday, January … [Read more...]
Images of America: A Journey Through Brewing History at D.G. Yuengling & Son
American businesses often have a storied past and few have experienced the endless ups and downs as the brewing industry. Forced to deal with prohibition and countless legal and social challenges, American breweries have been shaped and reshaped in more ways than one can count. … [Read more...]
Fire Engulfs Storage Facility at Yuengling Brewery
A fire broke out at the Yuengling Brewery complex in Tampa, Florida around 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The fire engulfed one of the storage buildings at the complex and it took Tampa Fire Rescue workers about an hour to get under control. … [Read more...]
Yuengling to brew its first ever Oktoberfest
Mention an American brewery with a long history in the business and one company that is certain to come to mind is Yuengling. The Pennsylvania brewery has been in operation for more than 180 years and it continues to inspire those who appreciate its family history, brewing … [Read more...]