Yuengling Flight 24Pk Cans

Yuengling Flight 24PK Cans is a 24-pack of 12 oz cans containing a light lager brewed to 4.2% ABV with just 95 calories and 2.6 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Produced by D.G. Yuengling & Son America’s oldest operating brewery, founded in 1829 Flight represents the heritage brewer’s entry into the better-for-you light lager segment, leaning on nearly two centuries of lagering expertise rather than following the playbook of macro competitors.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.2% | Origin: Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USA | Style: Light Lager | Brewery: D.G. Yuengling & Son (Est. 1829) | Calories: 95 per 12 oz | Carbs: 2.6g

Production & Heritage

D.G. Yuengling & Son has been family-owned for nearly 200 years, operating out of its original Pottsville, Pennsylvania facility with additional production capacity at its Tampa, Florida brewery. Flight is brewed with pale malt for backbone, corn as an adjunct for clean sweetness, and barley for body, then fermented with the brewery’s proprietary lager yeast strains the same cultures that have defined Yuengling’s house character across generations. The brewery pairs state-of-the-art technology with traditional lagering methods, cold-conditioning Flight to deliver a light body without sacrificing drinkability.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Light and grainy at first, opening into a soft sweetness with hints of hay and corn. A faint floral and herbal hop character rounds out the nose, giving it a mellow, approachable quality.

Taste: The entry is clean and cracker-crisp, with a solid malt breadiness that provides more structure than many light lagers. Mid-palate brings gentle corny sweetness alongside subtle lemon peel and a grind of white pepper. Traces of dried flowers and light roasted caramel notes appear toward the back, adding just enough dimension to keep things interesting.

Finish: Thin and brisk, ending with a grassy, slightly grainy fade. The finish is short and refreshing, encouraging another sip rather than lingering on the palate.

How to Drink Yuengling Flight

Flight drinks best ice-cold straight from the can or poured into a chilled pilsner glass to let the subtle aromatics open up. Its light body and low bitterness also make it a surprisingly versatile mixer. A Shandy half Flight, half lemonade plays off the beer’s existing lemon peel notes for an easy warm-weather serve. A Michelada works well here because Flight’s clean profile lets the lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire drive the drink without competing malt flavors. A simple Beer Margarita (inverted Flight can in a frozen margarita) benefits from the low-calorie, low-carb base that keeps the cocktail from becoming overly heavy.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for backyard cookouts and tailgates where volume and sessionability matter
• Calorie-conscious drinkers who want a domestic lager with more character than typical light beer
• Game-day gatherings where a 24-pack disappears quickly and nobody wants a heavy pour
• Introducing craft-curious friends to the Yuengling family of beers through a lighter starting point

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yuengling Flight taste like? Yuengling Flight is a crisp, light-bodied lager with cracker-like malt breadiness, mild corny sweetness, and faint hints of lemon peel and dried flowers. It finishes clean and grassy with minimal hop bitterness.

How does Yuengling Flight compare to Michelob Ultra? Both beers share identical stats 4.2% ABV, 95 calories, and 2.6 grams of carbohydrates per 12 oz serving but Flight leans into a slightly more bread-forward malt character from its corn and barley bill. Michelob Ultra tends to be lighter and more neutral, while Flight carries a touch more grain sweetness and subtle caramel depth.

Is Yuengling Flight good for calorie-conscious drinkers? At 95 calories and just 2.6 grams of carbs per 12 oz can, Flight is squarely positioned as a better-for-you light lager that still delivers noticeable malt flavor. It is one of the lower-calorie options available from a heritage American brewery.

Where is Yuengling Flight made? Yuengling Flight is brewed by D.G. Yuengling & Son at their primary facility in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, with additional production at their Tampa, Florida brewery. Pottsville has been the company’s home since its founding in 1829.

What foods pair well with Yuengling Flight? Grilled chicken or fish tacos the beer’s light body and lemon peel character complement citrus-dressed proteins. Classic cheeseburgers work well because the cracker-dry malt cuts through richness. Light salads with vinaigrette benefit from Flight’s mild sweetness. Soft pretzels with mustard echo the grainy, bready backbone. Shrimp boil is a natural match, as the clean finish refreshes the palate between bites of seasoned shellfish.

What sizes does Yuengling Flight come in? This listing is a 24-pack of 12 oz cans, which is the standard multi-pack format for Flight; the beer is also commonly available in 6-packs and 12-packs of cans and bottles.

Is Yuengling Flight worth the price? Yuengling Flight positions as an accessible, value-oriented light lager competing directly in the sub-premium tier alongside Michelob Ultra and Bud Light. The added distinction of coming from America’s oldest operating brewery and using a corn-and-barley bill with proprietary yeast gives it a heritage edge at a comparable price point.

Why Yuengling Flight?

What separates Flight from the crowded light-lager field is the brewery behind it. D.G. Yuengling & Son has been perfecting lager recipes since 1829, and that institutional knowledge particularly its proprietary yeast strains and traditional lagering process translates into a 95-calorie beer that actually tastes like beer rather than flavored water. The corn-and-barley grain bill delivers more breadiness and subtle sweetness than many competitors bother with at this calorie count. For drinkers who want a sessionable, low-calorie lager from an independent, family-owned American brewery rather than a multinational conglomerate, this 24-pack represents a straightforward choice backed by nearly two centuries of brewing continuity.