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FOX AND HOUND 2-24-11

The Yuengling snow promotions in Philly continue to wrap up, and last week we were at Fox and Hound enjoying a few Yuengling’s on a Thursday night! Patrons got to sample the Light Lager brand while enjoying the evening and waiting for their chance to win some great Yuengling prizes. After the entry bin was full, it was time to start selecting some winners. Prizes for the evening included an overnight stay at the Split Rock Lodge, a Yuengling Snowboard, and lift tickets to Jack Frost Big Boulder!

Everyone enjoyed the event, especially the Light Lager samples! If you are a Yuengling fan in the Philadelphia area, you can stop in to Fox & Hound on Tuesdays when all draughts are just $2.00 and Wednesdays for $2.00 Lager draughts from 11am-7pm. You can enjoy a meal from their full menu while watching your favorite sports on several big screen HD TV’s! Fox and Hound is located on the corner of 15th & Spruce Streets; you can visit their website for more information.

THE BARD'S 2-15-11

The Bard's Irish Pub in Philadelphia hosted a recent Yuengling Ski Promo. The event was held on Tuesday February 15th and the bar was crowded with Tuesday night dart league players. Players enjoyed $3.00 Lager pints and $2.50 Light Lager bottles throughout the evening. Grand prizes for the night included a Yuengling Snowboard, JFBB lift tickets, and a weekend stay a Split Rock Lodge in the Poconos.

The Bard’s is known for their fine Irish Pub Fare and great drink selections. If you missed this Yuengling event, you can enjoy $3.00 Yuengling Lager pints any time at The Bard’s. There are also great Yuengling specials on Thursdays for Quizzo night. Check them out online at http://www.bardsirishbar.com/.

GROWLER CUP 2-2-11

Patrons at the Landmark Americana in Glassboro, NJ recently took part in the The Yuengling Growler Cup Wing Off Challenge! This competition featured Wednesday night wing eating contests each week to name 6 contenders for the finale event that was held in early February. Patrons enjoyed Yuengs & Wings Specials each week while they watched the participants attempt to get a spot in the finale event.

All of the competitors brought their A game to the table when it was time to award the Growler Cup on February 2. The contest was base on speed and the first competitor to eat 20 wings would be awarded the cup. In the end it was “Mick the Brick” who was named champion with a winning time of 2 minutes and 43 seconds! For his efforts Mick was awarded The Yuengling Growler Cup Trophy and a Yuengling snowboard. He also won an overnight stay at the Split Rock Resort in the Poconos and lift tickets for Jack Frost Big Boulder ski area.

Thank you to everyone who participated in The Yuengling Growler Cup Wing Off. Be sure to check out LandmarkAmericana.com to see their great Yuengling specials.

TAMAQUA BEER DINNER

The Restaurant at the Station in Tamaqua, PA recently held their annual Yuengling beer pairing dinner. The chef at The Restaurant prepared a fantastic four course feast, pairing each course with an appropriate product from the Yuengling portfolio. The appetizer was Crab Pretzel with Balsamic Glaze; this was paired with Lord Chesterfield Ale. Following the appetizer, guests enjoyed Black & White Cheddar Cheese & Black Bean Soup paired with Black & Tan. The entrée for the evening was Grilled Portobello stuffed with Sausage and Hot German Potato Salad. This dish was paired with Traditional Lager. For those guests who saved room for dessert, the offering was a Deep Fried Brownies Supreme paired with Yuengling Seasonal Bock Beer.

All of the courses were fantastic. In addition to the great food, Yuengling Lead Brewer John Callahan was on hand to discuss the Yuengling portfolio with guests. John explained the unique characteristics of each brew. Thank you to all of the guests who came out to join us for this sold out event. Yuengling can be enjoyed any time at The Restaurant at the Station, stop in and enjoy a pairing of your own next time you are in the Tamaqua, PA area!

DRAUGHT HORSE 2-5-11

Temple University basketball fans filled the Draught Horse Pub after the game on February 5, 2011. The Yuengling team was out for the night too with plenty of giveaways to go along with the Yuengling specials! Several fans in attendance won Jack Frost Big Boulder lift tickets and one lucky patron won a 2 nights stay at the Split Rock Lodge in the Poconos! The drink special for this event was $2.00 Lager pints, Lord Chesterfield Ale pints, and Light Lager bottles. This is a great price feature that Draught Horse runs every Saturday and plenty of Temple students enjoy.

Draught Horse is located on Cecil B. Moore Avenue right off of Broad Street in the heart of the Temple University campus. If you missed out on your chance for the Split Rock stay, be sure to head to the Draught Horse on Saturday, February 19, 2011 for the next big event. Check out the Draught Horse Facebook Page today to upload your Yuengling picture for your shot at winning a Yuengling Snowboard on February 19th!

GERAGHTY'S NJ 2-2-11

The Yuengling team at our wholesale partner Hub City in NJ is certainly busy spreading the word about Bock Beer. Bock is available at many retail outlets, and spigots are popping up for a limited time at bars and taverns too! Earlier in the month we held a Bock sampling at Geraghty's Pub in Burlington, NJ to celebrate the return of Bock season. The event was held from 6-9pm and the turn out was good, especially considering that patrons had to brave the weather to come join us. Fans enjoyed Bock served in retro styled pilsner glasses. Giveaways for the evening included Bock hats and tees.

If you live in the Burlington area, be sure to stop by Gerhaghty’s soon to get your taste of Yuengling Bock! In addition to a great menu, they also have Lager & Light Lager specials on Wednesday and for a limited time; you can enter to win Jack Frost Big Boulder lift tickets as part of the Yuengling winter promotion!

IRON HORSE BOCK LAUNCH

The Yuengling team in Washington D.C. recently kicked off Bock Season with the Friday night crowd at the Iron Horse Tap Room! Iron Horse offered patrons $3.00 Bock pints from 4-10pm and the bartenders were extremely busy all night keeping the Bock Beer flowing. In fact, when it was all said and done, Iron Horse when through 7 quarter barrels of Bock just during this promotion! D.C. Lager fans were excited to try Yuengling’s seasonal offering and enjoyed the rich taste that Bock Beer embodies. This special event was sponsored by GoFivo, a new website and mobile app that allows D.C. consumers to receive messages about special events throughout the city. As an added bonus, GoFivo members received Bock Beer hats with their first pint.

Thank you to everyone who came out to this event. If you live in the D.C. area and you missed out, be sure to stop by the Iron Horse Tap Room and try Bock Beer soon, this seasonal will be available while supplies last!

BLUE MOUNTAIN 1-16-11

Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton, PA held their third annual Yuengling Day Sunday January 16, 2011. The weather was perfect and skiers and snowboarders certainly took advantage of this opportunity to hit the slopes. Inside, the lodge was just as crowded as the mountain, with patrons warming up and enjoying each others company. There was a large crowd at the bar taking advantage of the Yuengling Lord Chesterfield Ale specials being offered. The promotion ran from noon to 5:00 p.m and patrons received Yuengling snow gear as prizes to keep them warm on the slopes. Giveaways included long sleeve tees, fleece headbands, winter hats, and the grand prize of a Yuengling Snowboard!

Fans who attended this event had a great time enjoying the music and winning Yuengling prizes throughout the day. The snowboard was won by a Yuengling fan named Carolyn from New Jersey.

Thank you to everyone who came out to this event. There are several more Yuengling Happy Hours scheduled at Blue Mountain Ski Area. The next one will be held Friday January 28th, 2011. There will also be Yuengling specials on Saturday February 19, 2011 and Friday March 4, 2011. Hope to see you there!

OUTBACK BOWL TAILGATE

College Football fans flooded into the Tampa, FL earlier this month to watch the Gators and the Lions go head to head in the Outback Bowl. The PSU pregame party was held outside of the Outback Bowl and featured Lager & Light Lager draught. It was only fitting that the Pennsylvania brews be served at this great gathering of PSU students and alumni! Yuengling's Tampa Brew Master, John Houseman was on hand for this party as well. Fans enjoyed talking to John about brewing Yuengling beer and they were sure to compliment him on a continued job well done brewing at the Tampa plant! Everyone enjoyed traditional tailgate dishes as they anticipated the upcoming game. While the results of the game did not go in their favor, many fans from up north were just glad for the chance to escape the winter temperatures and enjoy the Florida sun! Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed Yuengling before the game!

OPEN HOUSE 12-30-10

The Yuengling crew in Tampa would like to thank everyone who came out to the Open House while they were in town for the Outback Bowl last week. There was a great showing of both Florida and PSU fans at the brewery. Yuengling conducted tours throughout the day and in addition to learning about America's Oldest Brewery, visitors enjoyed free samples at the end! Alumni and students from both schools who were shopping for Yuengling gear at this special event also received 10% off in the Gift Shop with their IDs. Thank you to everyone who came out and we hope you enjoyed your visit.

Tours are held Monday-Saturday at the Tampa Brewery, so if you missed this event be sure to come visit next time you are in the Tampa, FL area.