Pottsville, PA – For the fourth consecutive year, D. G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. is the recipient of the esteemed 2004 Market Watch “Hot Brands” Award for their Traditional Lager brand.

One of only 4 domestic beers honored at this year’s awards ceremony, Yuengling Traditional Lager has been recognized for double-digit growth over thepast three years.

David A. Casinelli, Chief Operating Officer, attended the awards ceremony to accept the award on behalf of D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. at the National Beer Wholesalers Assoc. Convention trade show in San Diego, CA.

Based in Pottsville, PA, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery and 5th largest brewer in the U.S., is family owned and operated since 1829 with two manufacturing plants in Pottsville, PA and an additional plant in Tampa, FL. Principal beer brands include Traditional Lager, Light Lager, Premium, Premium Light, Black and Tan, Dark Brewed Porter, and Lord Chesterfield Ale.