The oldest brewery in America is coming to Illinois.

Yuengling, a beer favorite for the East Coast and South, based out of the Pittsburgh area, is coming to Illinois in early 2025.

Yuengling’s 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.

"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."

"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."