Yuengling Offering Retro Phillies Cans For New Team Partnership

PHILADELPHIA — Fans of the Philadelphia Phillies and Yuengling beer might say the pair are a match a made in heaven. And now, the team and the Pottstown-based brewery are teaming up to for a multi-year partnership that will name Yuegnling an "Official Lager of the Philadelphia Phillies."

With the new partnership comes limited edition Yuengling cans featuring the retro Phillies logo.

The special Phillies Yuengling Lager cans will be available on shelves in 12-pack cans in select markets and — of course — at Citizens Bank Park in 16-ounce cans.

And to make the partnership even sweeter, Yuengling has teamed up with Phillies ace Aaron Nola as a brand ambassador. Nola is the first active MLB player to have a partnership with a beer brand.

Through the partnership, Nola will make personal appearances on behalf of the brand, participate in fan meet & greets, and join special promotions where fans can meet him.

"Over the past year, I've had a lot of fun working with Yuengling and getting to know the family behind America’s Oldest Brewery," Nola said. "I'm excited to continue my partnership with Yuengling in an even bigger way, and I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the season than with these cool Lager cans."

Other highlights from the partnership are a chance to win a Yuengling Phillies home vending machine, social media sweepstakes and giveaways, local Philadelphia advertising, and support of Aaron’s 2020 local community efforts.

"We’re so thrilled to combine America’s Oldest Brewery and America’s favorite pastime, both rooted in history and tradition, through our long-term partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies," said Wendy Yuengling, Chief Administrative Officer and 6th generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. "As an ‘Official Lager of the Philadelphia Phillies,’ we not only get to celebrate our Pennsylvania roots, but we also have the ability to bring unique, customized experiences to Yuengling and Phillies fans, whether in-game or at-home."

With the partnership comes more fun for Phillies fans and Yuengling drinkers, including

• A new experiential bar area in right field called Yuengling Party Pavilion featuring Yuengling's Traditional Lager, Light Lager, Black & Tan, Golden Pilsner, and FLIGHT by Yuengling
• "Yuengling Wednesday" during each Wednesday regular season home game with Yuengling promotions and giveaways
• Ticket sweepstakes and opportunities to meet Aaron Nola and other Phillies legends

"Yuengling is a terrific partner and an important part of our ballpark’s off-the-field lineup," said David Buck, Phillies Executive Vice President. "As we kickoff our 2020 season, we are excited that our fans will once again be able to enjoy the iconic taste of America’s Oldest Brewery, both at the ballpark or in their own home, all while cheering for their favorite baseball team."