Yuengling Lager: Calories, Nutrition and Health Benefits

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A 12 fl oz bottle of Yuengling Traditional Lager has 141 calories, 12 g of carbs and about 1.3 g of protein, with no fat or sugar. Roughly 60% of the calories come from the 12.6 g of alcohol at 4.5% ABV. Yuengling Light Lager drops to 99 calories and 3.2 g of carbs.

Quick Nutrition Facts

Per 1 bottle (12 fl oz, 356 g)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	141 kcal
Protein	1.3g
Carbohydrates	12g
Fiber	0g
Sugars	0g
Fat	0g
Sodium	14 mg

Macronutrient Breakdown

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NUTRITIONIST'S INSIGHT

Yuengling Traditional Lager sits in the middle of US beer: 141 calories is below a typical 5% lager and well above a light beer. About 88 of those calories are ethanol at 7 kcal per gram, and 48 are carbs. Switching to Yuengling Light Lager saves 42 calories a bottle, which is 168 calories over a four-pack. The bigger lever is count, not brand. Three bottles of the Traditional is 423 kcal with almost no protein or fiber to fill you up, and alcohol makes the pizza or wings that usually go with it easier to over-order.

Myth Busters

MYTH #1: Yuengling Lager is a light beer because it is amber and smooth

TRUTH: The Traditional Lager has 141 calories and 12 g of carbs per 12 fl oz. The separate Yuengling Light Lager has 99 calories and 3.2 g of carbs. Traditional Lager: 4.5% ABV, 141 calories, 12 g carbs, Yuengling; Light Lager: 4.0% ABV, 99 calories, 3.2 g carbs, Yuengling

MYTH #2: Beer carbs are the main calorie source in a lager

TRUTH: The 12 g of carbs in Yuengling Traditional Lager is about 48 calories. The 12.6 g of alcohol is about 88 calories, so alcohol is the larger share. Traditional Lager: 4.5% ABV, 141 calories, 12 g carbs, Yuengling; Yuengling Traditional Lager, MyFoodDiary (140 kcal, 12.8 g carbs, 12.6 g alcohol)

MYTH #3: One bottle of lager is exactly one standard drink

TRUTH: The NIAAA standard drink is 14 g of alcohol. A 12 fl oz bottle at 4.5% ABV has about 12.6 g, so it is about 0.9 of a standard drink, and a 16 oz pint is about 1.2. What Is A Standard Drink?, NIAAA; About Standard Drink Sizes, CDC

MYTH #4: A regular beer is fine for blood sugar because it has no sugar

TRUTH: The label shows 0 g of sugar, but 12 g of carbs still raise glucose a little, and alcohol can cause a delayed low for people on insulin or sulfonylureas. Alcohol and Diabetes, American Diabetes Association; Traditional Lager: 4.5% ABV, 141 calories, 12 g carbs, Yuengling

MYTH #5: Switching to a light lager makes drinking calorie-free

TRUTH: Yuengling Light Lager still has 99 calories a bottle. Four bottles is 396 calories, versus 564 calories for four Traditional Lagers. Light Lager: 4.0% ABV, 99 calories, 3.2 g carbs, Yuengling

NutriScore by Health Goals

Health Goal	NutriScore	Why This Score?
Weight loss		141 kcal a bottle with no fiber and about 1 g of protein does not fill you up, and three bottles is 423 kcal. The Light Lager at 99 kcal is a better fit. Traditional Lager: 4.5% ABV, 141 calories, 12 g carbs, Yuengling; Light Lager: 4.0% ABV, 99 calories, 3.2 g carbs, Yuengling
Muscle building		About 1.3 g of protein per bottle is negligible, and alcohol slows recovery after training. USDA FoodData Central: Beer, regular (FNDDS 2710616)
Heart health		No fat and about 14 mg of sodium, but alcohol raises blood pressure and triglycerides above one drink a day. USDA FoodData Central: Beer, regular (FNDDS 2710616); About Standard Drink Sizes, CDC
Blood sugar management		12 g of carbs gives a small rise, and alcohol can cause a delayed low on diabetes medication. Eat with it and monitor. Traditional Lager: 4.5% ABV, 141 calories, 12 g carbs, Yuengling; Alcohol and Diabetes, American Diabetes Association
Gut health		A filtered lager has no fiber or live cultures, and heavier drinking irritates the gut lining. USDA FoodData Central: Beer, regular (FNDDS 2710616)
Energy		Alcohol is a sedative, and its calories do not fuel activity the way carbs do. What Is A Standard Drink?, NIAAA

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Blood Sugar Response - Yuengling Traditional Lager (12 fl oz)

With 12 g of carbs, a Yuengling Traditional Lager raises glucose about 8 to 12 mg/dL in the first hour. Alcohol then suppresses liver glucose release, so levels settle slightly below baseline 3 to 4 hours later, mostly when you drink without food. Alcohol and Diabetes, American Diabetes Association; Traditional Lager: 4.5% ABV, 141 calories, 12 g carbs, Yuengling

Estimated Blood Glucose Response (mg/dL)

Values show a typical healthy adult drinking one bottle. People on insulin or sulfonylureas can see a larger, delayed drop. Individual responses vary.

How to flatten the spike

Drink it with a meal that has protein and fiber rather than on an empty stomach, which blunts both the rise and the later dip.
Check blood sugar before, during and at bedtime if you use insulin or sulfonylureas, since alcohol can lower it for up to 24 hours.
Count the 12 g of carbs in your meal plan if you track carbs.
Alternate each bottle with a glass of water to slow your pace and cut total alcohol.

Cultural Significance

Yuengling is brewed in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and calls itself America's oldest brewing company, founded in 1829. Traditional Lager is the flagship, a recipe the brewery says dates to the 19th century and revived in 1987. It is an amber lager inspired by Bavarian styles, brewed with Cascade and Cluster hops. For decades it was sold mainly in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and it has a loyal following in Pennsylvania bars, where ordering a "lager" often means a Yuengling. The brewery also sells Light Lager and lists Flight as a year-round beer.

Compare & Substitute

Yuengling Lager vs Similar Foods

Nutrient	Yuengling Light Lager (12 fl oz)	Miller Lite (12 fl oz)	Sparkling water with lime (12 fl oz)
Calories	99 kcal	96 kcal	0 kcal
Protein	0.8g	0.5g	0g
Carbohydrates	3.2g	3.2g	0g
Fat	0g	0g	0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a Yuengling Lager?

A 12 fl oz bottle of Yuengling Traditional Lager has 141 calories, per the brewery. Some databases list 128 to 153, so check your label.

How many carbs are in a Yuengling Lager?

12 g per 12 fl oz bottle, per the brewery, with 0 g of sugar. Some databases list up to 12.8 g.

How much alcohol is in Yuengling Lager?

Traditional Lager is 4.5% ABV, about 12.6 g of alcohol in a 12 fl oz bottle. That is about 0.9 of a standard drink.

How many calories are in Yuengling Light Lager?

The brewery lists 99 calories and 3.2 g of carbs for Yuengling Light Lager, at 4.0% ABV. That is 42 calories fewer than the Traditional Lager.

How many calories are in Yuengling Flight?

Yuengling Flight has about 95 calories and 2.6 g of carbs per 12 fl oz, the figures the brewery gave when it launched. Check the label on your pack, since recipes change.

Is Yuengling Lager keto friendly?

With 12 g of carbs a bottle, one Traditional Lager uses more than half of a 20 g daily keto limit. Yuengling Light Lager at 3.2 g fits more easily.

Can I drink Yuengling Lager with diabetes?

The ADA says people with diabetes can drink in moderation, up to one drink a day for women and two for men, with food. Check blood sugar first, since alcohol can cause a delayed low, especially on insulin or sulfonylureas.