“Our family has persevered through some incredible moments in our country’s history such as two World Wars, Prohibition, the Great Depression, and now the current challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We take great pride in being America’s Oldest Brewery, keeping the business American-owned and family operated, and strong for future generations,” Yuengling explains. The 4.4 percent ABV medium-bodied flavor of Yuengling Traditional Lager is the brewery’s flagship beer, which represents more than 75 percent of the company’s sales. In 1976, the brewery was placed on the national and states’ registers as “America’s Oldest Brewery,” a distinction that is an irrefutable part of the brewery’s history that also is marketed in its tag line. Even though the eagle is no longer part of the brewery’s name, to this day, the eagle and barrel logo remains a prominent part of the brand’s packaging, Yuengling says. After David’s son, Frederick, Yuengling’s great, great grandfather, joined his father as a partner, the brewery officially changed its name in 1873 to the aforementioned D.G.
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