Yuengling facts for kids

A plaque on the Yuengling Brewery, Pottsville, Pennsylvania, showing it's "America's Oldest Brewery".

D. G. Yuengling & Son is a very old company that makes drinks. It is the oldest company of its kind still working in the United States. It started way back in 1829. This company is also one of the biggest in the country based on how much they produce.

In 2011, Yuengling was one of the largest producers of its type of drink in the U.S. They were tied with the Boston Beer Company, which makes Samuel Adams brands. Yuengling's main office is in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. They make about 2.5 million barrels of their product each year. A barrel is a very large container, so that's a lot! They have two places where they make their drinks in Pennsylvania and one in Tampa, Florida.

The name Yuengling is said like "YING-ling." It comes from the German word Jüngling, which means "young man." This was the last name of the person who started the company.

History of Yuengling

Yuengling was started by David G. Yuengling. He came to America from Germany. He built his first place in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. It was called the Eagle Brewery. This was a very important step for the company.

Over the years, the company grew a lot. It stayed in the Yuengling family for many generations. This is quite rare for a business to last so long with the same family owning it. They have kept many old traditions alive.

What Yuengling Makes

Yuengling is famous for making different kinds of drinks. They have many popular types. These include their Traditional Lager and Black & Tan. They also make other special drinks.

Besides drinks, Yuengling also makes other products. For example, they have made ice cream. This shows how the company has changed and grown over time.

Locations and Production

Yuengling has several large facilities. Their main place is still in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. This is where a lot of their history is. They also have another big place in Pennsylvania.

In addition to Pennsylvania, they have a facility in Tampa, Florida. This helps them make enough products for people in different parts of the country. They produce millions of barrels every year. This makes them one of the top companies in their field.

Images for kids

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  The Eagle Brewery in 1885, shown on an old map.

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  A quart of Yuengling vanilla ice cream.

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  Finished bottles being packed into a case at a factory.