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’90s alt rockers Better Than Ezra will headline Yuengling’s free 190th anniversary concert in Pottsville on July 13

’90s alt rockers Better Than Ezra will headline Yuengling’s free 190th anniversary concert in Pottsville on July 13

From a press release: D.G. Yuengling & Son celebrated its first-ever America’s Oldest Brewery Day today at its historic Pottsville brewery. To commemorate the new holiday, which will be observed every April 18, the sixth generation Yuengling family members – Jen, Wendy, Debbie, and Sheryl Yuengling – officially sealed the 190th anniversary time capsule dedicated […]

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Yuengling is still No. 1 craft brewing company in U.S. and 6th overall brewery in nationwide sales

Yuengling is still No. 1 craft brewing company in U.S. and 6th overall brewery in nationwide sales

From a press release: Today, the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers, released its annual lists of the Top 50 producing craft brewing companies and overall brewing companies in the United States, based on beer sales volume. Of the Top 50 overall brewing companies, 40 were small and independent […]

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Yuengling celebrates 190th anniversary with special beer cans, free summer concert, and more

Yuengling celebrates 190th anniversary with special beer cans, free summer concert, and more

From a press release: D.G. Yuengling & Son will commemorate its 190th anniversary by offering fans special new packaging, promotions, brewery exclusive beers, and celebratory events throughout 2019. Yuengling will release a series of five limited-edition, collectible Yuengling Traditional Lager beer cans. Between January and May, a new 12-ounce can design will hit stores each […]

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Yuengling releases Golden Pilsner, its first year-round beer in 17 years, this April

Yuengling releases Golden Pilsner, its first year-round beer in 17 years, this April

From a press release: The makers of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s favorite go-to lager, D.G. Yuengling & Son, are adding a new beer to their core product portfolio – Yuengling Golden Pilsner. Described as a “modern pilsner crafted with the perfect balance of hop and malt character for crisp, smooth refreshment” and born from “six generations of […]

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Pottsville groove rockers Crobot play as a duo at World of Brew in Pittston on March 17

Pottsville groove rockers Crobot play as a duo at World of Brew in Pittston on March 17

From a press release: Kingston-based artistic promotion and production team Camp Rattler is bringing two members of Pottsville groove rock band Crobot – vocalist Brandon Yeagley and guitarist Chris Bishop – to play as an acoustic duo at World of Brew in Pittston on Saturday, March 17. Signed to Wind-up Records, home of many major […]

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Yuengling and Victory Brewing make Super Bowl bet with Samuel Adams and Jack’s Abby

Yuengling and Victory Brewing make Super Bowl bet with Samuel Adams and Jack’s Abby

As everyone places their bets for Super Bowl LII, D.G. Yuengling & Son in Pottsville has joined in on a Twitter bet among fellow craft breweries over who will win the big game. Before the Philadelphia Eagles face the New England Patriots at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota this Sunday, Feb. 4, Boston […]

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Yuengling has introduced a new Harry Potter-inspired Butterbeer ice cream

Yuengling has introduced a new Harry Potter-inspired Butterbeer ice cream

D.G. Yuengling & Son in Pottsville may be known nationwide for its craft beer, but now Yuengling’s Ice Cream will be famous in the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the Three Broom Sticks thanks to a new flavor it has debuted this week. On Monday, March 20, Yuengling announced that Butterbeer will be […]

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Yuengling is No. 1 craft brewing company in the country and 4th overall brewery in nationwide sales

Yuengling is No. 1 craft brewing company in the country and 4th overall brewery in nationwide sales

From a press release: As it continues to expand its availability in new states like Indiana, the local lager proves that it’s just as popular across the country as it is here in Pennsylvania. This week, the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers, released its annual lists of the […]

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Pottsville hard rock band Crobot creating epic sci-fi comics based on their music with fans’ help

Pottsville hard rock band Crobot creating epic sci-fi comics based on their music with fans’ help

Pottsville heavy groove rockers Crobot have always been a very visual band, from their 1960s-inspired look that pairs with their sound to their striking album and merch artwork to the trippy visualizers they made to go along with their music, and sci-fi stories are embedded in many of their lyrics, so it’s no surprise that […]

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YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Pottsville dirty groove rock band Crobot

YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Pottsville dirty groove rock band Crobot

Crobot City: Pottsville Genre(s): Hard rock, heavy metal, stoner rock, groove rock, rock Years active: 2011-present Sounds like: Crobot is everything you miss about classic rock concerts – boundless energy, badass grooves, creative lyrics, and cool personas. Whether you’re experiencing their legendary live performances or spinning one of their records (because they look and sound […]