Raise the bar with the next generation of light beer. FLIGHT by Yuengling is easy drinking, clean, crisp, and refreshing. FLIGHT is only 95 calories, 2.6g carbs, 4.2 ABV (alcohol by volume).

Is Yuengling Flight’s Alcohol Content Considered High?

At 4.2% ABV Yuengling Flights’s alcohol content is considered to be on the lower end of the beer spectrum and a common trait of American Light Lagers. With 2.6 carbs and just 95 calories Yuengling Flight is considered a better option for those looking to avoid weight gain or on a diet and is well known as a dieters beer.

IBU Rating Of Yuengling Flight

Yuengling Flight has an IBU rating of  7. The lower the number means the less bitter a beer will be.

International Bitterness Units (IBU) is a scale used to measure the bitterness of beer by measuring the parts per million of isohumulone from hops in a beer, which gives beer bitterness. The IBU scale will range from 1 to about 120. At the highest level the human tongue will not be able to tell the difference between bitterness levels.

What Is An American Light Lager?

An American light lager is a lighter version of the American lager, balancing light malt bread-like flavors with subtle, yeast fruitiness. These beers will be light on the bitterness scale (Often below 10 IBU) and are considered one of the most popular beer styles in the United States. These lagers will have a very subtle flavor with a wide drinkability. Considered perfect warm weather drinking beers.

Why Beer Drinkers Like This Beer

Yuengling Flight is a great option for those on a diet due to it’s relatively low carb and calorie count. The lower alcohol content makes this an option for parties, BBQ’s or any longer duration of drinking.

Will have a light and crisp flavor profile without much bitterness. However, the overall flavor is pretty bland. Many report a very light cracker malt flavor.

Why Beer Drinkers Do Not Like This Beer

For those who like some bitterness or strong flavor, this will not be the beer for you. Several reviewers report a grassy/grainy taste and aftertaste with a watery feel when drinking. The flavor comes in just below their slightly “less light” beer, Yuengling Light.

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