Highly-sought-after beer coming to Central Illinois bars [Video]

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25News Now) – Coveted Pennsylvanian beer, Yuengling, will be available in Illinois bars starting Jan. 27.

Originally made in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the beer is the product of the country’s oldest brewery, starting production in 1829.

Family-run RJ Distribution in East Peoria will soon deliver the beer in kegs across the Central Illinois area.

Vice President and General Manager Brian Jockisch said Yuengling was able to distribute to Illinois thanks to a well-known Colorado-based brewery.

“In 2020, they did a joint venture with Molson Coors,” Brian said. “It allowed for production capabilities to make it so they can distribute it throughout the entire United States.”

RJ Distributing will be the only company servicing the area with the beer.

Vice President of Sales Rob Jockisch said it’s an honor for their family-owned business to partner up with Yuengling’s family-owned business and make the distribution possible.

“This is a journey we started over 15 years ago,” Rob …