Yuengling beer is pouring into Oklahoma. Here's how you can get a glass

JaNae Williams, Oklahoman
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Amber VanCuren pours a Yuengling beer at Mooney's Pub & Grill in Norman on the first day the lager was available to customers in bars in Oklahoma, Feb. 6.
Amber VanCuren pours a Yuengling beer at Mooney's Pub & Grill in Norman on the first day the lager was available to customers in bars in Oklahoma, Feb. 6.

This is not a test. Yuengling's Traditional Lager has officially rolled out to taps at bars across Oklahoma.

In October, Pennsylvania-based D.G. Yuengling & Son — known fondly as "the oldest brewery in America" — announced it would be expanding operations to include Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas. But, while fans of the popular lager can rest assured the brews eventually will hit store shelves in the Sooner State, the family-owned company initially remained tight-lipped on exact timelines regarding distribution.

Eskimo Joe's took to social media to announce the beer's arrival on tap Monday, while the lager also was spotted at Mooney's, 6221 N Interstate Drive in Norman.

Bottles and cans are expected to arrive in March, according to staff at Byron's Liquor Warehouse, 2322 N Broadway Ave.

What Yuengling beers will I be able to get in Oklahoma?

Four Yuengling beers brewed through a partnership with Molson Coors Brewing Co. at its Fort Worth brewery are expected to be available for purchase eventually: Yuengling's flagship Traditional Lager, Light Lager 99, Golden Pilsner and FLIGHT.

Where can I get Yuengling beer?

While bottled and canned Yuengling beers haven't made their way into stores and restaurants across the state yet, you can get a draft at some local bars. Fassler Hall, Dust Bowl, Mooney's, Charlie's Sports Bar & Grill in Choctaw, The Lokal in Yukon and Eskimo Joe's are among those locations that have confirmed having the beer on tap.

Additionally, employees at Byron's confirmed Tuesday that kegs are available for purchase through the store.

Who is responsible for brewing and distributing Yuengling beers in Oklahoma?

According to the Molson Coors, the expansion was the next step in a joint venture between itself and Yuengling formed in 2020 to bring the brews to Texas.

Through the venture, Yuengling's beers are brewed at the Fort Worth brewery, allowing an additional 25 states to be reached beyond the 22 previously accessed via Yuengling's Pennsylvania and Florida breweries.

If the Texas response to the arrival of Yuengling in 2021 is any indicator of what's to come, the brewery is likely to see continued success in its westward expansion.

According to Molson Coors, "Yuengling Lager outsold Texas’ most popular beer, Shiner Bock, for final 13 weeks of 2021," based on data from Information Resources, Inc. and to date the portfolio continues to outsell Shiner Bock in its home market.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: What we know about getting your hands on Yuengling beer in Oklahoma