Yuengling Traditional Lager

I'm going to get this out the way and start off by saying that this beer changed my feelings on the taste of beer long before I tasted Blue Moon or Sam Adams Boston Lager.  I can still remember being wary of its ability to hinder my judgment more than other widely accessible offerings, despite it having an ABV of less than 4.5%.  It's truly a classic beer, and worth imbibing happily when spending a night at a bar as it is easy to find.  On to the review:

Yuengling Traditional Lager, which refers to itself as an Amber Lager, really holds true to the color.  It's head starts out fairly strong, transcending into a low-medium rim.  A deep nose pulls out a sweet, malty, syrupy smell, balanced with more dry, grainy notes, and a hint of wet grass & autumn leaves, consequently pulling away from a bock-like aroma.  Can't ignore the floral & spicy esters.

The taste offers a mild grainy shell, a brown sugar style, sweeter center, and a drier finish.  Teasing hints of salted butter & vanilla extract.  A mild feel, very little astringency in the finish, & a clean, yet grainy-dry, aftertaste.

A solid session beer for even the budget-conscious, and one that comes through with a lot more character than the rest.