'Oldest Brewery in America' Yuengling Expanding Into IL

ILLINOIS — When you hit up your local bar next month, make sure to check out the beer taps for Yuengling. The Pennsylvania-based beer company, which bills itself as the "oldest brewery in America," announced Wednesday it is expanding into the Prairie State in early 2025, available on tap in many spots starting in January.

Yuengling, family-owned and operated since 1829, will soon be available at bars, restaurants and stores in Illinois. The brand's flagship beers include Yuengling Traditional Lager, Light Lager, Golden Pilsner, and Black and Tan.

"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," Wendy Yuengling, chief administrative officer and sixth generation family member of D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., said in a statement.

The company said Yuengling's "iconic portfolio" will first be available on draft in Illinois at the end of January, with more distribution and packaging rolling out in the weeks following.

Last year, Yuengling expanded into Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, marking it currently available in 26 states.