Yuengling Expands Distribution to Kentucky

From Yuengling:

Pottsville, PA , January 19, 2018 – D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, is pleased to announce that it is expanding the distribution of its highly sought after brands to Kentucky, its 22nd state.

Four wholesalers have been assigned to distribute Yuengling products in the state. In March, Yuengling welcomes in their network; Kentucky Eagle, Inc., River City Distributing Inc., Clark Distributing Co., INC and Stagnaro Distributing.

The rollout in March will include Yuengling’s flagship beer, Yuengling Traditional Lager, as well as Light Lager and Black & Tan brands. 

“We are thrilled that Yuengling has chosen to partner with River City here in Louisville,” said John Harris, president of River City Distributing. “Our employees and retailers are ecstatic that America’s Oldest Brewery will be entering the Kentucky beer market this spring.  Their distinctive and delightful beers are certain to enhance the beer drinking landscape in Louisville this March.”

“Kentucky Eagle Inc. is very honored to have been chosen the distributor for Yuengling Beer in Central Kentucky. The Yuengling Family Heritage is known for brewing quality beer worldwide. We are so excited to NOW have the opportunity to offer it to our community and in Central Kentucky!” said Ann Bakhaus, owner of Kentucky Eagle, Inc. 

“The expansion into the great state of Kentucky is long overdue,” said Dick Yuengling, owner and president of D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.  “We’re thrilled to bring our beer to our patiently-waiting fans who have been requesting our brands for years.”

Kentucky will become the twenty-second state in the brewery’s footprint. Yuengling rolled out distribution in Indiana, its 20th state in March 2017 and recently announced it will distribute brands to Arkansas, its 21st state, in February 2018.

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About D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.

Based in Pottsville, PA, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, is family-owned and operated since 1829. Soon to be in 22 states, production is supported by two breweries in Pottsville, PA and one in Tampa, FL. Principal beer brands include Traditional Lager, Light Lager, Black & Tan, Premium, Light, Dark Brewed Porter, Lord Chesterfield Ale, and Oktoberfest.  For more information about the brewery, tours and merchandise visit www.yuengling.com.