There are moments in every craft beer drinker’s life when the haze parts—not from a juicy IPA, but from the realization that sometimes, you just end up with a Coors Light in your hand. Maybe it’s a backyard cookout. Maybe it’s a wedding with a limited bar. Maybe your fridge is a graveyard of empty cans and poor planning. Either way, here we are.

Let’s get this out of the way: Coors Light is not trying to be your favorite hazy double dry-hopped oat cream IPA. It doesn’t care about your Untappd check-ins or your nuanced tasting notes about “tropical esters dancing over a pillowy mouthfeel.” Coors Light exists in a different universe—one where refreshment is king and complexity is, frankly, optional.

Coors Light Poured Correctly

Poured into a glass (yes, I did that, because I’m committed to the bit), Coors Light is pale straw, nearly transparent, with a fizzy, short-lived head that disappears faster than a limited bottle release on a Saturday morning. It looks exactly like what it is: cold, clean, and engineered for mass appeal.

On the nose, there’s not much to unpack. A faint whisper of grain, a touch of corn sweetness, and a crisp, almost mineral-like freshness. If you’re searching for notes of citrus, pine, or farmhouse funk, you’ve taken a wrong turn somewhere back at your local bottle shop.

The taste follows suit. Light-bodied to the extreme, with subtle malt sweetness and a clean, quick finish. There’s just enough flavor to remind you that you’re drinking beer, but not enough to slow you down. Bitterness is nearly nonexistent, and the carbonation does most of the heavy lifting, delivering that signature “cold refreshment” Coors has built an empire on.

Now, here’s the part where the craft beer snob in me wants to scoff—but can’t entirely. Because on a hot Pennsylvania summer day, after a run or a hike, when you’re less interested in dissecting flavor profiles and more interested in not overheating, Coors Light does exactly what it promises. It’s crisp. It’s easy. It’s… fine. And sometimes “fine” is exactly what the moment calls for.

Would I seek it out over a well-crafted pilsner from a local brewery? Not a chance. Would I choose it over a thoughtfully brewed lager with depth and character? Also no. But would I turn it down at a tailgate or a casual get-together? Honestly, probably not—especially if it’s ice cold and the alternative is warm mystery beer.

Coors Light isn’t here to impress you. It’s here to refresh you, quietly and efficiently, without asking for your attention. And in a world of increasingly complex, adjunct-laden beers, there’s something almost philosophical about that simplicity.

Final verdict: Not a craft masterpiece, not a flavor bomb—but a reliable, no-frills reminder that beer doesn’t always have to be an experience. Sometimes, it just has to be cold.

“Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.”

Horace Greeley (Hints Toward Reforms) [1850]

Go west ‘young Yuengling’ and grow up the brewery. In news today, America’s oldest active brewery, Pennsylvania native from Pottsville Pennsylvania, D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. is expanding westward – into Texas. The aim is for the expansion to be completed by year’s end of 2021.

Currently Yuengling has a 22 state shipment and footprint, mostly along the East Coast of the United States. They have production facilities in Pennsylvania (Pottsville) and Florida (Tampa Bay area). This move would ensure they expand their reach, with the millions that live in Texas and neighboring areas.

“We have heard from consumers all over the country who are excited to enjoy our beer, which is why we’re proud to announce that Texas will be the first western state we’ll be expanding to,” said Wendy Yuengling, Chief Administrative Officer and 6^th generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “We are working hard to ensure our recipes and brewing traditions will be followed to our high-quality standards. We have passionate Yuengling fans in Texas, so we are excited to finally bring them the goods.”

ABC27 News

Yuengling Is Growing

In 2020 D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. and Molson Coors launched a joint long-term brewing relationship – The Yuengling Company. (September, 2020). This is their first expansion since this relationship was announced. In 2019, Yuengling first released their collaboration with Hershey’s Chocolate Company – the Hershey’s Chocolate Porter (Yuengling). It was first released draft only to select bars, restaurants, and breweries in 2019, and then released in bottles and draft in 2020; it has come to some acclaim among many beer drinkers, Hershey’s fans, and Yuengling fans, although those in the craft beer industry have stated that the beer comes up a bit short of most craft brewery offerings, but have said they still enjoyed the beer ‘for what it is’.

(SEE OUR BEER REVIEW OF THE YUENGLING HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE PORTER)

The beer will be brewed locally, in Fort Worth, at the Molson Coors brewery located there. The brewery opened on September 26th, 1969. Its located at 7001 South Fwy, Fort Worth Texas, 76134. And this will be the third production facility or Yuengling Brewing.

Gavin Hattersley, the President and CEO of Molson Coors said: ““We are excited to take the first step in our long-brewing partnership, a step that will provide tremendous growth opportunity for Yuengling and Molson Coors. By brewing Yuengling’s iconic beer at our world-class Ft. Worth facility, we are going to make a lot of Texans happy.”

No word on what all brands and beers and styles will be brewed at the location. Most likely the Traditional Lager will be brewed there. Amongst more than likely others of their celebrated list (such as their Black and Tan, Oktoberfest, and numerous other offerings).

Check Out Our Related Brewery News and Articles

Yuengling Beer Reviews:

• Beer Review: Hershey’s Chocolate Porter (Yuengling Brewery)

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• A Sneak Preview of Rubber Soul Brewing (Hummelstown)
• Midwest Coast Brewing Opens (Chicago)
• Rally Point – Cox Brewing Taproom Opens (Elizabethtown)
• Boneshire Brew Works to Open Second Taproom in Harrisburg (Harrisburg)
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• Grand Opening: Rubber Soul Brewing Company (Hummelstown)
• Tap Room Opening: Howling Henry’s Brewery (Hummelstown)
• Levity Brewing is Expanding and Adding A Second Tap Room
• Little Fish Brewing is Expanding into Dayton

Brewery Closings:

• Stoudt’s Brewing Closing
• Crystal Ball Brewing Closes
• Voodoo Brewery Lancaster Closes
• Spigot Brewing Closes
• Full Pint Brewing Closes
• Night Shift Brewing Cancels Expansion
• Mikkeller Brewing NYC Closes Permanently
• River Bend Hop Farm and Brewery Closing

Brewery Tours:

• Brewery Tour: Mellow Mink Brewery (Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania)
• Brewery Tour: Couch Brewery (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Thank you for reading everyone, and I hope you stick around, make sure you check out our numerous articles on brewery openings, closings, as well as brewery news in general. You can find the brewery news section on the right hand sidebar. Also make sure to check out our beer reviews (like the Yuengling Hershey’s Beer) as well as many others.

As always, stay safe during these tough times with COVID-19 and everything. There is good news as we are nearing the end, so let’s stay safe, mask up and wash our hands, and help our local breweries by not contaminating and making their jobs even harder.

Cheers Everyone!

-B. Kline

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