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D.G. Yuengling and Son Brewery

500 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
570-622-4141
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Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Pottsville
Type: Breweries, Factory Tours
Activities: Beer-tasting
Traveller Description: Yuengling Brewery is America's Oldest Brewery. It has always been owned by the Yuengling family, now in its fifth and sixth generations,in the form... more »
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

This is a tour you dont want to miss! Very informative and ends with tasting the beers they brew! Alot of history since this is the first brewery in the nation!

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Ithaca, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I've been to the Yuengling Brewery a couple of times now, and I've always enjoyed the tour. It's interesting and educational. The free samples at the end don't hurt either. The old caves part of the tour is damp and cool, while the plant tour is hot, especially in the summer. The plant is on a hill, and everything is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Visiting the Yuengling brewery was high on my list during a recent road trip and I'm glad that we had the chance to stop here. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! Hearing the history of the family & the brewery was pretty interesting, particularly how they kept afloat during Prohibition. And while seeing the production floor is... More

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Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I took my son in for his 21st birthday celebration. He loves Yuengling (responsibly) and it was a surprise. I emailed the gift shop ahead of time and they were great. When we got there we actually got to meet Mr. Yuengling who posed for a picture with my son and they had a signed poster all ready for him.... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

I surprised my husband with a "pit stop" on the way to Allentown, at the Yeungling Brewery. He loved it! It is a great tour. Our tourguide Joanne was great. The tunnel was neat and we learned a lot about Yeungling that we didn't know. Samples at the end are good too! Thanks! Not recommended for small children and people... More

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Springfield
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I finally had the opportunity to tour the Yuengling Brewery with some friends. The average group for a tour is 25 or more people, we had about 35-40 people in our tour. I thought the tour was very informative and our guide was knowledgeable about the product. There is alot of walking and some of the areas require you to... More

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Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Had a lot of fun on our tour. Our tour guide, Lisa, was very personable and funny and made the tour very entertaining for everyone. The building is historic and that alone makes the trek worthwhile - but being able to see the inner workings of the brewery is the highlight. The samples at the end are a big plus... More

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Manchester, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Took the tour on a Saturday, with about 65 other people. My visit was not typical in it was the day of the Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5k where there were about 2,500 people in the area, many of whom signed up for tours. That said, it was a great tour and the tour guides did an amazing job handling... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Love the guide and the place is dripping with history. The architecture and the stories of the brewery are definitely worth the time. By the way, the samples are very tasty!

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

One of the highlights of the area, not to be missed. It's wonderful we have such a great classic ,historic brewery to still tour. The Yuengling family is well respected and have done a fine job keeping up with their tradition.

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