A Beloved East Coast Beer is Coming to Iowa and Wisconsin

Beer fans in Illinois rejoiced earlier this year when a beloved east coast libation finally became available in the state. Soon, those in Iowa and Wisconsin who have had to venture to other states to indulge will now be able to buy it at retailers close to home.

Yuengling beer has become something of a cult favorite for people in the Midwest. The beer is a product of America's oldest brewery, with a nearly 200-year history; its story is indispensable to alcohol in the United States. That piece of history will soon be available in Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Yuengling Beer and Its Many Varieties:

Founded in 1829 by David G. Yuengling in Pottsville, PA, Yuengling will be impacting Iowa and Wisconsin in 2026. The brewery survived Prohibition, multiple different fires, and six generations of familial ownership, per The Des Moines Register. Beyond just the traditional lager, Yuengling has multiple varieties:

• Light Lager
• Black & Tan
• Golden Pilsner
• FLIGHT by Yuengling
• Premium
• Premium Light
• Dark Brewed Porter
• Lord Chesterfield Ale
• Oktoberfest (seasonal)
• Bock and Bongo Fizz (seasonal)

Jennifer Yuengling, the Vice President of Operations for D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc, confirmed via a press release that Yuengling and its many varieties will soon be available in Iowa and Wisconsin:

“We’ve been hearing from fans across the Midwest for years asking when they’d finally be able to enjoy a cold Yuengling close to home. That day is almost here, and we’re thrilled to bring Yuengling to Iowa and Wisconsin - Vice President of Operations for D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc Jennifer Yuengling, per The Des Moines Register

Beginning in early 2026, adults will be able to find Yuengling at major retailers, bars, and restaurants all across Iowa and Wisconsin. A product locator on their website will make individuals' search for the beer much easier too.

How Yuengling Has Been Able to Expand:

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Yuengling has been able to expand west thanks to a joint venture with Molson Coors, per The Des Moines Register. The beer arrived in Illinois earlier this year after expanding to Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in 2023, as well as Texas in 2021. As of this writing, Yuengling is available in 26 states.

Read more about Yuengling's imminent impact in Iowa and Wisconsin on The Des Moines Register's website.