Starting Monday, beer enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of Yuengling draft as Ypsilanti-based beer distributor O&W, is bringing the popular beer to Michigan.
Yuengling, which is currently in its sixth generation of family ownership, is America’s oldest brewery.
O&W Inc., a fifth-generation family-owned and operated beer business, is one of only three distributors in Michigan to bring Yuengling to local markets, marking a significant milestone for local beer lovers.
“We are excited to partner with Yuengling and bring their authentic American beers to Michigan,” Jamie Wanty-Keeder, vice president of marketing at O&W Inc., said in a news release.
The lineup includes Yuengling Lager, Yuengling Black & Tan, and the Yuengling Flight, which according to a news release is the “next generation of light beer clocking in at 4.2% ABV, 95 calories and 2.6 carbs.”
How to find Yuengling in Michigan
According to a news release, the launch will be limited to the full coverage areas of three appointed distributors, including Ann Arbor, East Lansing and Detroit.
Eastown Distributors in Wayne County will also carry the beer, according to reporting from the Detroit Free Press.
O&W is encouraging beer lovers to ask their local bars and restaurants when they will start carrying Yuengling.
Fans can find information about available Yuengling selections on the Beer Finder website. The packaged beer is scheduled to be released in September.
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: How to find Yuengling in Michigan: Draft beer from America’s oldest brewery coming Aug. 11
Reporting by Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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