Yuengling is a much loved brewer from Pennsylvania that makes the flagship Yuengling Traditional Lager (often just called Yuengling Lager) among a host of other beers.
Yeungling trades off its reputation as a classic beer steeped in history and known for its relatively robust (well, compared to Budweiser, Busch and Coors anyway) flavor.
But how many calories are there in Yuengling Lager? And in the 12 other beers brewed by Yuengling?
The short answer is Yuengling Lager has 141 calories per 12oz bottle or can and 12 grams of carbs.
Read on to learn more about the nutritional details of the full range of Yuengling beers.
How Many Calories in Yuengling Traditional Lager Explained

Yuengling Traditional Lager is an amber ale. In terms of calories and carbohydrates it is fairly typical of American medium bodied lagers with 141 calories and 12g of carbs (see here for a breakdown of the calories in the top 50 US beers)
Yuengling Traditional Lager is brewed from caramel malts, cascade and cluster hops, water and corn grits.
The addition of corn makes this an adjunct lager, while the caramel malts contribute to the beer’s amber color and more full bodied flavor.
How Many Calories in Yuengling compared to other Beers

Beer | Calories (per 12oz) |
---|---|
Yuengling Traditional Lager | 141 |
Budweiser | 145 |
Modelo Especial | 143 |
Busch | 114 |
Heineken | 152 |
How Many Calories in Yuengling Light Lager?
Yuengling Light Lager aims to retain the flavor of a normal lager without the high calorie count. It contains 99 calories per 12oz serving and has only 3.2g of carbs. It retains a relatively high alcohol level with 4.5% ABV.
How Many Calories in Yuengling Black & Tan?
Yuengling Black and Tan is a blend of 60% classic porter ale and 40% of Yuengling Premium beer. It’s a great beer for the colder months and isn’t really that much worse from a calorie point of view than Yuengling Traditional Lager with 153 calories per 12 fl oz serving. It’s got 15g of carbs per bottle or can and an ABV of 4.6%. See here for our review of Yuengling Black and Tan.
How Many Calories in Yuengling Golden Pilsener?
This is Yuengling’s interpretation of a classic pilsener lager and it comes in light on calories at 135 with 9.3g of carbs.
How Many Calories in Yuengling Light Lager?

This light lager has just 99 calories per bottle or can and has just 3.2g of carbs with an ABV of 4.7%.
How Many Calories in Yuengling Flight?
Billed as a next generation light beer, this comes in at 95 calories and just 2.6g of carbohydrates with an ABV of 4.2%.
How Many Calories in Yuengling Premium?
With its distinctive red and white logo, this premium pilsener is a regional favorite. It’s identical in terms of carbs and calories to Yuengling Traditional Lager at 141 and 12g and has an ABV of 4.5%.
How Many Calories in Yuengling Premium Light
This beer still weighs in at under 100 calories (at 98) but has 6.8g of carbs and 3.5% ABV.
How Many Calories in Yuengling Lord Chesterfield Ale?
A more bitter ale, this beer has 157 calories and 10.5g of carbs per serving with 5.4% ABV,
How Many Calories in Yuengling Bongo Fizz?
This mango infused lager has 150 calories and 15.4g of carbs with an ABV of 4.5%.
How Many Calories in Yuengling Oktoberfest?
This medium bodied beer is a tribute to German brewing and comes in at a relatively heavy 169 calories and 10.6g of carbs per bottle or can with an ABV of 5.3%.
How Much Sugar in Yuengling?
There is no added or residual sugar in Yuengling beers. As with most breweries, any sugar present at the start of the process is consumed by the yeast and turned into alcohol.
Is there fat in Yuengling?
No, there is no fat present in Yuengling. There are small amounts of protein, but as with most beers no actual fat present in the end product.
Is Yuengling Keto Friendly/Low Carb?
I don’t think any beer can be regarded as truly low-carb or keto friendly – rather it is about degrees. The least worst choices on this front among the Yuengling range are the Flight and Light lager beers.
Is Yuengling a healthy beer
Yuengling is no more or less healthy than any other beer. In terms of health, the most important thing is to consume beer in moderation.