I've been a Yuengling fan since old enough to legally drink. Finally I was able to do the tour! The tour starts in the gift shop across the street, then into the tunnels underneath, and finally different parts of the brewery. It was Friday and most of the workers had gone home already so not in production at the time. Lots of history and cool facts about the family and company. Samples at the end! read more

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We visited with friends on a Saturday, it was on our one friends bucket list. Everything was great with the exception of the tour guide. she was great and very informative but her snarky remarks when someone would ask a question about something she had already. commented on was totally uncalled for. Multiple people not in my group took notice and mentioned it to our group. Sad she turned a great experience into a mediocre one. read more

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Five stars for a FREE tour of America's oldest brewery and the fact that I actually enjoy their beers is helping. A fabulous time walking through the caves and the brewing areas (not active on this weekend) led by a delightful young lady who clearly knows the history of this great company. And at the end, two free samples. And then I had no choice but to get some merch. This is darned awesome and on a hot summer's day, it was nice to spend some time in their chilling caves. [Review 1725 of 2024 - 678 in Pennsylvania - 22748 overall] read more

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I grew up very near here and we stopped by for our first tour ever on a recent visit. We were so very pleasantly surprised at how interesting this tour was. This has been in our own backyard for 50+ years and we should have done this sooner. We had THE BEST tour guide. We did not get her name but it was obvious she LOVES what she does and she wore a red rain slicker, had dark hair and carried a small purple yeti type drink cooler. She obviously enjoys her job, giving tours, and was such a delight. After the tour you get two free samples as well. We tried two beers we would not normally have tried and they were fabulous. I hope the owners of Yuengling truly know how great this lady was and how much joy she gave us today. read more

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Great tour and tasting at America's Oldest Brewery. Our tour guide today gave us lots of historical interesting facts during our 1hr tour and all 4 of us enjoyed it being from TX and KS and loving Yuengling beer. We had no idea how many options they had until the tasting as only 2 are available in our states. Tasting after the tour was great as we each got to choose 2 options to try. The gift shop had lots of merchandise at varying price points and none of us left empty handed. I'm amazed the tour is free and highly recommend to anyone visiting in the area. read more

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Went on a tour of the facility a few years ago and went on another this past week and it was even better! Expanded areas to tour, a vast knowledge of the history of not only the business but the surrounding community and the impacts on one another. The tasting room gives guest a treat with newer and hard to find flavors. A must visit but put your comfortable closed shoes on! Lots of walking and stairs. read more

Amazing tour! Free to the public for an hour tour. As long as everyone in the group follows the rules it is a very enjoyable tour read more

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Very cool place to see. Lily, our tour guide was delightful and gave us a great tour (it was just my husband and I) she was very knowledgeable, answered all our questions and was so sweet! Very interesting to see how the factory worked. Fun way to spend an afternoon. The gift shop had great items and the prices were surprisingly good! Recommend this place, seems like it would be especially fun with a group. read more

Coolest brewery tour I've ever done - and it's FREE . Dustin was a great tour guide - I was amazed how much information he gave us and had it all memorized . When in production, they can fill around 1000 cans a minute! We got to go behind the scenes and see how Americas First brewery came to be . After the tour, we got two 7oz samples of our beer of choice . I tried the mango and premium lager . Both were awesome . Nice gift shop too . Stop by to check it out if you find yourself driving through the Pottsville PA area read more

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We enjoyed the Yuengling Tour. The tour guide gave lots of history & info about the company. The old caves were cool ~ temp & experience. Two free tastings at the end of the tour. read more

Thanks to a friend of mine on Yelp, I discovered the Yuengling Brewery and it's tour. My wife and I took the 2 hour drive from NJ this weekend with my 2 stepsons, one of which just turned 21. We had a really fun time! Yuengling does an excellent job in the visitor's center of detailing it's history, going back to 1829. The tour lasts roughly one hour and is free. Our tour guide did a great job of explaining each different section of the brewery. You start by walking into these caves which were built almost 200 years ago! It's fascinating to see the process of brewing beer that long ago. There are also brick walls put up by the government at the start of Prohibition. During that time Yuengling used the plant to become a creamery selling ice cream. The history in the building is amazing! Maybe the best part for some, is at the end when you get samples of 2 different beers. We learned during the tour that there are a few beers only sold in PA. I got one of those, a Chesterfield, along with a Black & Tan. We also purchased a large growler of B&T to take home. The gift shop here has everything you could ever want from Yuengling. We brought home shirts, sweater, glasses, you name it! Many thanks to Eloy for letting us know about this place! read more

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In 2021, Becky and I visited friends in Ohio. That is where I learned of this delicious beer that is Yuengling. Once I discovered how much I loved Yuengling Lager, I would order it everywhere we went while in Ohio. I'd gleefully yell it out, "Yuengling"! Yuengling quickly became one of my all-time favorite beers! I carefully tucked 12 cans into my suitcase so I could have some when I arrived back home in San Diego. Our friends have visited us in San Diego four times since our visit to Ohio. They've brought Yuengling to me every time. Awesome friends indeed! Why had I never heard of Yuengling? Why must I smuggle it in my suitcase and they in theirs? I'll tell you why. Founded in Pottsville, PA, Yuengling is the oldest brewery in America. They've been in existence since 1829. One would think that after 193 years they would have figured out distribution by now. Nope. So far they've only managed to make it as far west as Texas. C'mon Yuengling! Please make it to California before your 200th anniversary! read more

D.G. Yuengling & Son - No more until April when our Ohio friends visit again. - Breweries Near Me - Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Their free tour was a great hour long experience and includes two free tastings in their tasting rooms. Our guide lead us through a cavern and explained the history of the brewery! Awesome to know 4 daughters are hands on to this day! Great tour! Lots of things to purchase in the gift shop read more

Awesome (free) tour with a free tasting at the end. The history is fascinating and the tour is just the right amount of time. I've gone twice and learned something new even the second time. The tour does have quite a few stairs, but they will warn you ahead of time and give you a chance to exit if you are not wanting to continue. Additionally, there is plenty of street parking around the brewery.I can't wait for Yuengling to make it to Minnesota. read more

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Our visit to Yuengling brewery was fantastic. We took the free tour and our guide was excellent. Stepping into the brewery and the tunnels is like stepping way back in history. The brewery is the oldest brewery in the U.S, and if only the walls could talk, you wonder what they would say. We walked through the tunnels, saw the bottling area, and the upper floor. It was well worth the time. Mr. B was in heaven. I will say, there are lots of stairs to climb so if you have mobility issues, it could be a problem. We didn't see an elevator, so I would ask before taking the tour. The gift store is large and filled with everything Yuengling, well worth the visit if you don't have time for the tour. After the tour we ended in the tasting room and were given two samples each. The tasting room is only for guests on the tour. You can't go in and taste unless you do the tour. Which isn't a problem, this way they can control the crowds. I tried the Raging Eagle Mango and Flight. The Flight beer is a light beer, the Raging Eagle Mango was more my style. I enjoyed it very much. There is a slight sweetness from the mango. Mr. B went with the dark brewed porter and of course had to try the seasonal special. Hershey's Chocolate Porter. The brewery has partnered with Hershey's to create this special beer. It was delicious and not real chocolate forward, just a rich beer with a finish of light chocolate. Our tour guide gave me just a sip of the Oktoberfest and it too was really nice. It was a fun afternoon of touring the brewery, tasting and shopping for gifts to bring home. read more

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I want to preface this by saying I am in no way a Yuengling fan, but I am a fan of historical places. On a recent vacation I wanted to do something especially since my original plans had fallen through. I looked around a map to see what was available and where I haven't been before, and this popped up. I showed up a bit before the tour started and ended up browsing a bit of the gift store. I encourage you to look up the website prior to your arrival. That way you have a little heads up. They ask that you were the appropriate footwear and you find out the times when tours start. Now if you are me, you want to get the most out of a tour of a historic site. I don't like to be pushed around and I like to listen. That means I like to be the last one out of an area so that I can take a picture of what I find interesting. I don't want to bore you with every little detail, so I'll do the highlights. The dungeon as I call it is quite interesting. The best part of it is the prohibition walls, the nearly dried up natural spring, and how it has built in air conditioning. Walking through the rest of the factory you get to see how Yuengling is made. Some things that I found interesting. That when prohibition hit they decided to make ice cream, evident by the top of the not so well known building. They are next door neighbors with a church with eight inches to spare. That this is not the original brewery and the original one is where town hall now sits. The original name of Yuengling was Eagle Brewery, that's why there is an eagle on the bottle. I learnt so many new things here that I have a new appreciation of Yuengling. The end of the tour takes you through what I assume was where they had an ice cream parlor. Then you get to sample some of the brews that were discussed on the tour. After that you can then hit up the gift shop again. It is like you make one big circle in here. And with that, you have review 2,400 from me. read more

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D.G. Yuengling & Son is a historic brewery that opened in Pottsville, Pennsylvania in 1829. It was founded by German immigrant David Gottlieb Yuengling (anglicized from "Jüngling"). After arriving from Aldingen, Germany in 1828, David opened the "Eagle Brewery" on Centre Street in Pottsville a year later. The brewery burned down in 1831, and a new facility was built at its current location on Mahantongo Street. After David's son Frederick joined the company in 1873, the brewery was renamed "D.G. Yuengling & Son". Although the name changed, the bald eagle has continued to be the brewery's emblem. During Prohibition, all beer production ceased with the exception of their Porter (which was used for medicinal purposes) and "near beers" (beer with a 0.5% ABV or less). The company also began manufacturing ice cream to stay in business. Beer production resumed once Prohibition ended. Since 1985, the company has been run by 5th generation owner Richard Yuengling Jr. His four daughters are set to take over once he retires. In addition to Pottsville, Yuengling also has production facilities in nearby Mill Creek as well as Tampa (FL). Yuengling is the oldest operating brewery in the United States and sixth largest overall. My family and I recently visited the Yuengling Brewery while we were staying nearby in the Poconos. Touring the brewery has been on my bucket list for some time. Although Yuengling isn't in my Top 10 favorite breweries (or even Top 25 for that matter), I must give them credit for staying family-owned and independent for nearly 200 years and for consistently producing a reasonably-priced quality beer. Our tour started in the visitor center, which is housed in the old creamery building across the street from the main building. From there we crossed the street and saw the old hand-dug beer caves where beer was stored in the days before electricity and refrigeration. We then worked our way upstairs to the brew system and production line. Our guide explained that 90% of all canned Yuengling beer is still produced in Pottsville. Our tour ended at the taproom in the visitor center. Beers we sampled included "Premium Beer" (Pilsner), "Golden Pilsner", "Dark Brewed Porter" and "Bongo Fizz" (Fruit Beer). The latter (brewed with mangos) was our favorite and we purchased a case to take home. This was probably the coolest brewery tour we've ever been on; a real living history lesson! read more

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First of all we can't get Yuengling on the west coast . Hopefully soon. And as for the tour of the facility was an experience! Just supper and got to try samples at the end and I loved the black and tan. Now the million dollar question... will you (hopefully soon) be on the west coast ????? read more

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Definitely the place to go. First time visiting America's oldest brewery, and was definitely not disappointed. The tour guide was very helpful and knowledgeable about the brewery and the history behind it. Would highly recommend visiting this place.. read more

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I had visited the Yuengling Brewery in 2013 and thought it was fun, but that the beer was bad and I don't know if I enjoyed the visit as much as I could have. I came back here with my family back in June and it was a much more fun experience overall. The tour was very fun and informative and we all enjoyed going through the cave. The old tasting room was retired and the new tasting room is pretty large and just down the hall from the old one. They had 10 beers on tap and you get 2 drinks free per person. There were 5 of us, so we got to try them all and they were much better than they previously have been. They also had a local root beer on tap that was absolutely delicious and one I wish I could find down here in Tennessee. Yuengling is a great place to visit and a must see if you're in the area! read more

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Great tour with some fun history facts and great exclusive beer samples. I've done many brewery tours across America and this was the only one that's been one of the best I've been on. Our tour guide was funny and knew her stuff. It was very cool to see where it all started. Great gift shop as well! read more

Cannot miss the opportunity to tour the oldest craft brewery in the U.S. A must see if you are near Pottsville. read more

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I've been to several breweries and brewery tours and I must say that nothing has ever compared to Yuengling. A one of a kind tour well worth the 2 hour drive. Came here on a weekday at noon. I'm not a big beer drinker, but I've always been interested in knowing the backstory to the brewing process and what it takes to produce beer in large quantities. We checked in for the tour at the gift shop reception desk, where we were asked for ID and given a white wristband to indicate that we were part of the 12:00 tour group. Make sure you wear closed shoes (may be mentioned on the website) or else they will not permit you to tour. Our tour guide was Stacy. She was bubbly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Asked us if we had any questions throughout various parts of the tour and told us to feel free to take pictures. She mentioned that there is also a Yuengling brewery in Tampa for all my Florida fam on here. The tour is about an hour long. Stacy took us through the original hand-dug storage caves that were used before refrigeration. It is dim and wet in there so be cautious not to slip. There are a lot of stairs, too. In order for Yuengling to maintain the status of "America's Oldest Brewery", they have to operate under the same standards they did in the 1800s. The reason I loved this tour was because it was so rich in history. Yuengling used to have a building across the street from the brewery where they made ice cream to help survive Prohibition. Street parking is available. There is a parking lot on the side street where the gift shop is. At the end of the tour, you get 2 free samples of any beer of your choice. They even have birch beer on tap for those who don't/can't drink, or for the kiddos. My two picks were the Golden Pilsner and Premium Light. Premium Light was the better of the two in my opinion. The gift shop is also very impressive. Overall, an excellent space to learn something new and enjoy a few beers. Recommend to all who visit Pottsville! read more

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If you're a beer lover (and even if you're not) a tour to Yuengling, America's oldest brewery located in Pottsville, is a definite must. My partner, his aunt and I came today and our guide, Dustin was a young man who works in production. He definitely knew his stuff regarding the beer, the brewery, their history now in its 193rd year of operation and was very funny. It was really informative to see the history of a 6 generation family business and how they have navigated the challenges of the times. Bring your camera. They have no restrictions on pictures/flash/etc. Take advantage of this since most tours don't allow it. Coolest part are the caves (in the basement) which were hand dug into the mountain under the brew house to store the resting tanks back in the day to standing up top of the big kettle getting up close and personal to the canning line. Not a big beer person but you get two samples of any beer they have on production. Tried out the Oktoberfest and Premier Light. On a personal note, we managed to meet in person the owner, Dick Yeungling. This is truly a hidden gem as you won't be disappointed. read more

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This is my favorite brewery by far, Yuengling just celebrated its 190th year now ran by 6th generation sisters. Second time visiting with my mom, the last time was 10 years ago...with a few changes...tours are still free..now its required closed toe shoes, free sampling at end of tour is available, and pints are for purchase for $3. The gift shop is in a new location, very modern open concept selling merchandise, beer, spices and other trinkets. Located directly behind to the side tasting room along with museum that tells of Yuengling origination and history. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, updating us on changes...was a little bummed to find out there no longer making the Summer Ale. If your adventurous and like road trips be sure to check out Americas Oldest Brewery in Pottsville, PA. read more

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Okay I know it's not a Restaurant but it's America's Oldest Brewery! We did the tour about 15 years ago and we heard they changed some things around and added a few things like a visit to the Underground tunnels! The tour is an educational experience that will enlighten you not only to the History if Yuengling but also a little bit about Pottsville! You'll get to Enjoy a couple of samples after your tour if your a lager fan I suggest you sample a couple of the other products like the Blonde or Porter or Premium! Our tour guide was absolutely marvelous and fact filled! Like I said a visit to Schuylkill County wouldn't be complete without a visit to Yuengling Brewery! read more

An awesome visit! My inner history nerd and a beer nerd came together at yeungling. The tour was fantastic and took you into their underground caves. You also learned some about the brewery over prohibition and yeungling's role in the development of area. Yeungling's tour also gave you free tastings and if you chose to buy a pint it was only $3. Their museum and gift shop were also very interesting and priced fairly with good quality merch. Definitely worth visiting as a destination. Is there better beer in the world, yes but visiting Yeungling is a genuine treat and a living history lesson that finishes with a beer. read more

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After three weeks of trying to order Yuengling Premium from my local beer distributor Shooky I decided to call Yuengling direct one day later I received a phone call from Brian Bender the regional sales manager and explain to me that I would have my quarter keg of Yuengling premium on Monday that there was a mixup on sales with that distributor Thank you for quality customer service. read more

D.G. Yuengling & Son - My kegerator with my quarter keg of Yuengling premium. - Breweries Near Me - Pottsville, Pennsylvania

A very unique tour and tasting experience! The tour is free and about 25-30 minutes long. During the tour you get to see every aspect of the brewery from the cave to the packing room. There is quite a bit of walking and stair climbing so not very handicap accessible. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. After the tour, the group was allowed to try two samples of beer and birch beer. I tried the golden lager and mango beer and was very impressed! Any additional beer that you wanted to purchase to drink was only $3 for a pint. read more

D.G. Yuengling & Son - Breweries Near Me - Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Toured the Yuengling brewery this weekend, and it was a wonderful experience. Takes about an hour, and covers most aspects of the brewery, from preparation to brewing and canning (the bottling is done elsewhere). On the weekends, Yuengling holds tours about every half hour, hosting groups up to 50 people. Our guide, Sandy was knowledgeable, witty, and fun. Kudos to her for making something as potentially boring as talking about bottle-washing entertaining and informative. Highly recommend. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. -- get there early, because parking is a challenge in the designated lots. read more

We were so happy to visit Yuengling. It is a piece of Americana and heritage and if you are a Beerophile, you must make the pilgrimage. We were there last summer and had our dog with us. I opted not to go on the tour because of the extreme heat and I had left our dog in the car with the ac running. the tour guide at the time heard about this and would not let me leave until i saw the caverns. She let me walk thru the original actual caverns that the beer was stored in before the tour actually kicked off. I am so grateful for that. You must take the tour. The tour ends with beer samples and you can actually buy growlers and try the ice cream. We love the black and tan. The gift shop is great. I especially want the beer bottle chandelier that is hanging in the entryway. It is amazing. read more

Wow, this was such an educational tour, I literally learned so much from it. The tour was informative, extensive and covered all aspects of the brewing process. My tour guide Sarah was great, she knew so much and really engaged me in the history of the company. I tried the porter and it was just phenomenal and I want to go back just to get it in growler form. I can't eat to make it back, it was truly an experience. read more

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I've visited the Yuengling brewery twice so far - once pre-pandemic where I was able to tour the brewery and learn about its history. The other time was a couple weeks ago when I participated in the Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K walk/run. Yuengling is one of my favorite "mainstream" beers. I would highly recommend the free tour! read more

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I really, really hate beer. Sounds like a great way to start out a review for the oldest operating brewery in America, right? I hate to say it but it's true. To me beer for the most part tastes like shit and if I want to get lit it takes entirely too long drinking it. If I want to get hammered in the words of James Brown I would rather "Hit It and Quit" versus beer after beer after beer after beer....zzzzzzzzzzzz So why come here? The history of course because I can't imagine a place (thanks to the building's age is exempt from various state regulations, OSHA laws and ADA requirements) that lets you get so up close and personal with almost all facets of the operation. First stop is in the former ice cream factory across the street from the brewery which is where they made ice cream from the end of Prohibition up until the 1980's. On the store shelves you now see Yuengling Ice Cream. This is not affiliated with Dick Yuengling or the brewery operation nor is it made in Pottsville. The ice cream is made by a cousin of the family and is made in Tamaqua which about fifteen miles away. The creamery also has a huge gift shop and a museum which is currently undergoing a renovation so right now there's not much to see. Once the tour starts you're taken across the street to the actual brewery and into the basement where the caves are. The caves were used for beer storage prior to refrigeration. They were reopened within the last fifteen years for tours. Lots of neat stuff to see including parts of the original brick walls that the government forced Yuengling to build to block off the caves so that they couldn't store beer during Prohibition. You then move up a floor or two and then back down and eventually outside. During this you see the bottling/canning line, the outside of the warehouse where the bottles/cans are stored, a brief look at the maintenance area, parts of the original caves, the area where the brew kettles are plus parts I'm forgetting. The tour of course ends back across the street where you start in the creamery building at the bar where you get two samples and then the option to purchase pints of whatever they have plus of course all the crap in the gift shop. Yuengling has a core product line of seven beers plus two seasonal offerings. As of now they are sold out of Summer Wheat for the year and we were told that they have discontinued their Bock in favor of some new IPL with five different varieties of hops (I think that's what the guide said?). But for tasting purposes it was the core seven plus birch beer for the kiddies. Of course you're not going to discuss Dick Yuengling's hatred of unions or the company's spotty environmental record, but what do you expect on a factor tour? This isn't C-SPAN. teamster.org/news/2014/01/teamsters-urged-boycott-yuengling-beer www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Yuengling-Pay-Settle-Clean-Water-Act-Violations-384507031.html The tour itself is fascinating beyond belief and the guide to a point is irrelevant as the history of the building/process/area/products sell themselves. If you're in the Pottsville area it's well worth a visit even if you're like me, and hate beer. On a sidebar, yes we did briefly see Dick on the tour as he was smoking maybe fifty feet away from our tour once we were in the production line/bottling area but his back was turned to the group and he was talking to someone. If you go: Monday-Friday there area normally five tours that start at 10, 11, 12, 1 and 1:30. Saturday tours run from 11-1, start every 45 people, are very crowded and no beer is made on that day . Our tour on a Wednesday had five people. If you can do it, that's the way to go. Of course the tour is free as are the two tastings at the end. The tour itself is about 50 minutes in the brewery with the rest of the time for the tastings. They're very big on the policy of wearing closed toe shoes. If you forget you won't tour or you'll need to shell out five dollars for a pair of their water shoe type of thing that they sell. Cameras, phones and pictures are welcome and encouraged. Parking is all on street and on a weekday is a piece of cake as we parked a block a way for free. On a Saturday I would imagine it would be an issue as your fighting with residents for their on street parking or there are metered spaces everywhere near the brewery. The Rathskeller which is where the tours use to end/the samples would be given is no longer used. Because our group was so small we were allowed to take a brief look inside but we were told that if show up on a Saturday or are part of a larger tour, no dice and the door will stay closed/locked. Tours no longer visit the brew tank area as a few months ago some jackass decided to get down in that area and apparently begin pushing buttons which crapped up production for the rest of the day. The history of the company in a nutshell: www.yuengling.com/userfiles/file/PRKit.pdf read more

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I enjoyed the tour, they have a lot of history (obviously, as the oldest operating brewery in America), and you get to see some unusual stuff, like where they hid the beer during prohibition. It's the right length, and they have an open tap at the end of the tour (not sure if it's always like that or it was just our tour guide, but it was appreciated). I don't know what other attractions there are in Pottsville, PA, but it seemed like the most happening place in town. read more

Fun, upbeat, informative tour that brought us throughout most of the brewery. Nice to learn more about the brewery and the beer making process. Our tour guide was fun and great at his job. read more

This place was absolutely amazing! I legitimately cannot believe that it is a free tour. The tour was roughly 45 minutes to an hour and hosted by one of their staff. It was super cool to not only learn a little bit of the history of the area and the brand, but to also have the opportunity to meet some actual staff at their actual brewery. After the tour, you get two free beer samples and/or unlimited birch beer (a PA soda similar to root beer). I had the Raging Eagle mango beer and the Oktoberfest, and both were great! The only bummer is that this tour is not at all accessible to folks in wheelchairs or with mobility issues. However, I do think that it is good they make that upfront on their website so you can plan accordingly. read more

I love Yuengling. I didn't go on the tour, they only have it twice a day and I couldn't get there for either. But the museum/gift shop was great. Lots to look at. Just walking up to the building and inside to the store was interesting. Beautiful old brick buildings on a steep road. I remember going past it as a kid and being intrigued. Prices in the shop were great. Bought lots. Staff is great. read more

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Traveled a bit out of our way to come to this tour and it was definitely an enjoyable experience! Decent sized gravel parking lot behind gift store building. Got there early, so we got to explore the gift shop so we knew what we wanted to buy when the tour was over. Bathrooms located in gift shop (use it before the tour!). Tour lasted the hour as advertised. Our tour guide was lovely and did well at answering questions. You'll make your way through different rooms including a cave where they fermented the beer. Decent amount of stairs throughout tour. Mostly indoors. The beer tasting in the end was nice. The sample cup you get is a nice size. Great selections of items in the gift store - fun stuff! Overall, it was a lovely experience and I would recommend it. Perhaps plan your day to explore Pottsville after the tour. We ended up leaving, but we passed a couple of restaurants, coffee shops, antique stores, etc. Very cute town! read more

This was a stop on our way to Centralia, why would not want to stop and see Americas oldest brewery?!? The tour was about 80 minutes long, we had about 52 people. They usually do about 45 people per tour. We got there at 10:30 and they already had a full tour. We only waited about 20 minutes and had plenty of time to walk around the gift shop. I am not a huge beer person but I definitely felt it was something I needed to see at least once, especially since its in my own backyard. I personally felt if there was a smaller group the tour could have been half the time. Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. My favorite part were the caves you got to walk around and see where they used to store beer in the late 1700's. They still had a brick wall up the government put up during Prohibition. We got to see the whole process from beginning ingredients to end and where they put the bottles and cans for packaging. The best part was at the end we were able to sample two beers per person. And all the beer you could taste was available for sale in the gift shop. Cameras and pictures were highly encouraged during the tour. Note- there were a ton of steps to go up and down and hills, I would recommend wearing sneakers if not they do rent out sneakers if you go there in the middle of summer. read more

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