Yuengling Brewing - Pottsville

Came here 16.12.2017. Finally I made it to Yuengling the oldest brewery in the US, founded by a German immigrant in 1829. They offer tours every hour or so (maximum 45 minutes waiting time) through the old brewery including 2 samples at the end (7-8 beers on tap). All for free and really recommendable. You can buy pints for 3$ (In plastic cups which I excuse as this is a tap room for tours only). Tour guide was very engaging and you can see the oldest tradition in the beer history of the country. Really interesting how the brewery survived prohibition. On the other side of the road they have a large merchandising shop with a wide selection. Yuengling has built a larger site in Pottsville recently which is not open to public. An absolute must visit for people interested in beer history.

I arrived right at the end of a brewery sponsored 5k run, so my experience was not likely typical. Many streets were closed, so I parked in a covered garage a couple of blocks south of the brewery, free on weekends. The brewery actually sits in the middle of a residential neighborhood just a few blocks from the town center - both are very characterful. Tasting room is actually in the sleek and modern gift shop across the street. There was a four hour wait for tours, so I didn’t partake in the full monty, but had a couple of beers instead. Worth a look. Score is low mainly because of the selection.

Das Stammhaus in PA. Führung dauert nicht all zu lang. Tasting am Ende ist nett, aber nichts rares dabei

Stopped by on a detour thru the area on a Tuesday afternoon. We were there in time for the tour, but didn’t want to commit an hour. The entrance and little gift shop area was gift enough. Just about everything you’d expect from such an historic locale. More power to ’em. (Still don’t like the beer that much, especially after visiting their Tampa place years ago.). (Brewery #664)

Finally toured Americas oldest brewery and it didn’t disappoint decent a Amount of people in our group some multiple time routers guide very knowledgeable great big gift shop 6 beers on tap glad I took this tour oh and I met Dick Yuengling who posed for pictures

Went on this tour back in May 2012 coming back from Niagara Falls. People were very helpful trying to figure out town parking (terrible). Tour was an hour long, very informative. My favorite part was the old caves and prohibition stories. Two free samples at the end.

Free tour was 45 min long and interesting, see brewing on larger scale than some of the small guys. Most people were bmc drinkers and oblivious to the world of proper beer. 2 samples after. What fun.

The oldest and longest running brewery in the United States, and they still brew here. The building is old and flaunts lots of character, though touches of modernization can be seen in places. The bottling line is relatively new and the canning line newer still. At the end of the tour, enjoy your two free 4 oz samples in the bar.

love the dark on tap and way nthey treat kids!

This has been a dream of mine since I first started drinking Yuengling 20 years ago.This tour is 1 hour long, very informative and interesting. The tour guide was knowledgable, funny and kept our interest. She gave us time to ask questions and take pictures.Best of all, it was FREE!!This is a tour I would have definately paid for.The gift shop was overwhelming, but I got thru it.We got to meet Richard Yuengling, he was just hanging out and spent time conversing with us.This is a must stop if you love beer and history.