29-01-2025
Yuengling beer now available in Illinois for the first time
The Brief
Yuengling, the oldest brewery in the U.S., has officially launched its beers in Illinois.
The rollout includes Yuengling Lager and Flight by Yuengling on draft in bars and restaurants statewide.
Three additional Yuengling varieties will be available in stores starting in March.
CHICAGO - Yuengling, America's oldest brewery, has finally made its way to Illinois.
Though the Pennsylvania-based brewery has been in operation since 1829, its beers had not been available in the state until now.
What we know
The company first announced in December that it would be expanding distribution, and as of this week, Illinois bars and restaurants are now serving Yuengling Lager and Flight by Yuengling, a low-carb, low-calorie light beer.
To mark the occasion, Village Tap, a bar on West Roscoe Street in Chicago, hosted a launch event, offering free samples to patrons eager to try the long-awaited brews.
What they're saying
Yuengling's general manager was excited to celebrate the milestone, stating:
"We just launched with two of our brands on draft yesterday, in bars and restaurants throughout the city and throughout the state. Our Yuengling lager brand which is an amber lager, a great medium-bodied, easy-to-drink beer, and a brand called Flight by Yuengling, which is our low-carb, low-calorie light beer."
What's next
Illinois beer lovers will have even more options soon.
Yuengling has confirmed that three more of its beer varieties will hit store shelves in March.
The Source
Information from this article was provided by Yuengling.
