The nearly two-century wait is finally over. Yuengling beer, the pride of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and the oldest brewery in America, is now on tap in Chicago. Beginning Monday, about 2,000 bars and restaurants across the state will be able to pour the regional favorite,

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Those looking to unwind with a cold brew officially now have a new option, as Yuengling beers are now available on draft at bars and restaurants in Illinois. The Yuengling Brewery announced last month that it was expanding to Illinois. Its products should be available in bottles and cans in March.

For the first time, Yuengling’s iconic Traditional Lager will be able for purchase at Illinois bars and restaurants this week.

A classic Pennsylvania beer made by "America's Oldest Brewery" will now be available in a new state. Yuengling’s flagship brews became available on draft in Illinois on Monday, Jan. 27, the brewery said in a news release.