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Yuengling Lager will now be available in Illinois PHOTO/COURTESY D.G. YUENGLING & SONS
Yuengling expanding into Illinois
Stacy Wescoe//December 5, 2024//
Pottsville-based Yuengling is growing again.
The brewery is continuing its expansion in the Midwest by adding distribution to Illinois in the early part of 2025.
Beer fans in the state will be able to purchase Yuengling’s flagship beer including Traditional LAGER, Light Lager, Golden Pilsner, Black and Tan, and FLIGHT by Yuengling.
“For years we have seen an overwhelming desire for our portfolio from our most loyal fans in Illinois that have been eagerly awaiting the brand’s arrival,” said Wendy Yuengling, chief administrative officer and 6th generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “We are incredibly proud to announce our expansion into a great beer market such as Illinois in the new year and, as the Oldest Brewery in America, we look forward to upholding our commitment of delivering high quality beer drinking experiences across the entire state.”
Yuengling’s beer will first be available on draft in Illinois at the end of January with more distribution and packaging rolling out in the weeks following.
Eventually, residents of the state will be able to purchase Yuengling beers at their favorite restaurants, bars, and stores across the state.
“With the success of our newest expansion into Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in 2023, we knew there was more work to be done in the Midwest region,” said Colin Callahan, general manager, The Yuengling Company. “We look forward to continuing our work alongside our skilled partners to bring Illinois residents the rich tradition and quality that the Oldest Brewery in America is known for.”
