This World Famous Beer Will Finally Be Available In Illinois

When it comes to beer there is no lack of choices.  You can get dark, light, hoppy, n/a, or just good old-fashioned American Lager.  The beer of our forefathers.  The one they brewed using donkeys to plow the fields and stream water.

Now one of those that has been in America for a long time and is widespread...will finally be available in Illinois.

Most Popular Beers In America

Now while this beer is one of the most famous in the country it's not one of the most popular.  But that's also because it's not available in every part of the country.  Perhaps it will grow on this list as it spreads across America.

As of April 2024, these are the top-selling beers in America:

1. Modelo Especial
2. Bud Light
3. Michelob Ultra
4. Coors Light
5. Corona Extra
6. Miller Lite
7. Budweiser
8. Busch Light
9. Natural Light
10. Heineken Original

America's Oldest Brewery Available in Illinois

Did you know the oldest brewery that is still running in America was established in 1829?  D.G. Yuengling & Son established the brewery in Pottsville, Pennsylvania and it's still running today.

The east coast brewery is continuing to expand west.  Recently they added Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma taking the distribution up to 26 states.  And in February of 2025, it will be adding more as the beer becomes available in Illinois.

According to chicagobeer on Instagram starting in February of 2025 Yuengling will be available on draft.  Then in March or April you can expect to see packaged Yuengling in Illinois.

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Beer drinkers rejoice.  You can now have America's oldest brew in Illinois.  And it will be nice and fresh for you...not ruined from the heat of your trunk after a long drive.  Enjoy!