Press Release:

(Cleveland, OH) – Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC), Ohio’s most celebrated craft brewer of award-winning lagers and ales, announces its plan to expand distribution into southern Illinois. During the week of Feb.16, 2015, GLBC will enter 44 new counties in Illinois with current distributor Marketplace Selections. The expansion aligns with the company’s strategic growth plans and will make their craft beers available throughout the state, including the Metro East suburbs of St. Louis.

Customers will see GLBC’s year-round and seasonal beers in package and draft. The new market rollout will involve multiple customer appreciation events, meet-and-greets, tastings, and giveaways throughout the area.

GLBC currently serves 13 states and Washington, DC and is nationally known for its exceptional family of beers, including Dortmunder Gold Lager, Eliot Ness Amber Lager, Burning River Pale Ale, Commodore Perry IPA, and Edmund Fitzgerald Porter. Visit greatlakesbrewing.com/centralillinois and follow @GLBCinChicago and @GLBCinIL on Twitter for exclusive updates and event announcements.