Who thinks Yuengling will become America's largest brewery in quick order?

Question

I am personally not buying anything made by Anheuser Busch.

Answer 1

Yuengling's not that big. Sam Adams is the biggest at the moment, though I too would like Dogfish Head to take over. They make delicious beers.

Answer 2

As Americas' oldest operating brewery that would be appropriate. Although, I do enjoy other beers/breweries better. I must mail-order Dogfish Head beers. I know the great rep. but I am sorely lacking in a taste as of yet.

We must be careful what we hope for. The big Monters will eat them up if we-they are not careful.  I was reminded of the recent merger/hostile take-over of A-B by InBev today when I watched the movie Cloverfield. The monster of course is InBev. lol

Props to Sierra Nevada.

Answer 3

Sam Adams is now the largest American brewery because of the by outs. They went from 2-3% of the industry to the biggest. Weird how stuff changes when people are bought out.

Answer 4

I'd rather see Dogfish Head become the biggest. They already distribute to more states.

EDIT:

PBR is the largest American owned brewery. Not Sam's, not Yuengling of any other.

http://beeradvocate.com/forum/read/14558...

I must admit, this makes me happy. Pabst is my dirty little secret love affair.

Answer 5

Yuengling will never become the biggest because historically they've had more than enough chances yet they refuse to move their product out of the region.  Personally I think they're content with their business and it's part of the brand's overall charm.  Much like the Mayor I'd much rather see breweries like Dogfish Head give the big guys a run for their money.