november

Find your inner peace with a unique themed yoga class at the Brewery! 

Instructor Nancy Nork will rev up your energy, then slow your soul in the Barrel Room with an hour of yoga by candlelight. Afterward, cool down with a refreshing post-class beverage on us. Plus, all participants will receive a hand-poured candle courtesy of Cedar & Scotch.

Tickets are $15—just bring your mat!

Join us in the Barrel Room at DESTIHL Brewery for a memorable Friendsgiving dinner! Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving buffet, caramel apple dessert bar, festive drinks, and good company. After dinner, relax with board games, capture moments at our photo spot, and add to our "gratitude mural." Whether you're celebrating with old friends or making new ones, this is the perfect way to start the holiday season. Attendees must be 21+ - have ID ready

Schedule for the Evening:

• 6:00 pm: Early Access For Bff Tables
• 6:30 pm: Doors Open For Individual Ticket Holders; Buffet Begins
• 8:00 pm: Buffet Closes
• 9:30 pm: Event Wraps Up

Ticket Options:

• Individual Tickets $45+tax (includes gratuity): communal seating, dinner buffet, dessert bar, unlimited tea & lemonade, games & festive activities.
• BFF Table Tickets for groups of 6, 8, or 10, starting at $312+tax (includes gratuity): private table for you and your BFF's, welcome beertail for the table, early access (6:00pm), dinner buffet, dessert bar, unlimited tea & lemonade, games & festive activities. BFF Tables can also enter our Table Decorating Contest!

Dinner Buffet Menu:

• Berry & Brie Phyllo Cups
• Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
• Ham & Pimento Cheese Baked Pinwheels
• Italian Beef Spread - Pull-Apart Bread
• Pork & Smoked Bacon Meatballs -Triple Berry Jam
• Oven-Roasted Turkey - Hefeweizen Gravy
• Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
• Green Bean Casserole 
• White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Caramel Apple Nacho Dessert Bar

• Sliced Granny Smith Apples
• Caramel
• Chocolate Syrup
• Mini Marshmallows
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Almonds
• Biscoff Cookies
• Crushed Oreos
• Mini M&M's
• Mini Reese's Cups
• Sprinkles
• Graham Crackers
• Whipped Cream

Friendsgiving Table Decorating Contest

BFF table groups can decorate their 8x3 ft tables with their own centerpieces, florals, candles, and more for a festive fall look. Set up begins at 6pm, with judging at 6:45pm. Criteria include creativity, attention to detail, and overall Friendsgiving spirit.

Prizes

• Grand Prize: $100 DESTIHL certificate + merch
• Runner-Up: $25 DESTIHL certificate + merch

Bonus: Tag @thebarrelroom_destihl on Instagram with photos of your setup!

Rules
Decor must stay within table space. Enclosed flames only—no taper candles, feathers, confetti, adhesives, loose balloons, or glitter.

Gather your friends and favorite people for a FREE Friendsgiving live music event! Kick off the holiday season in our Barrel Room with great music, great brews, and your favorite people! 

FEATURING:     PEORIA RHYTHM KINGS and EASY RIDERS

Peoria Rhythm Kings are a blues rock band comprised of seasoned players from Peoria, Illinois.

Easy Riders are based out of Peoria IL, but the sounds from their music make you think you are in the blues clubs of Chicago, like you attended free music in Golden Gate Park in the 60’s. Sounds of Jerry Garcia, Duane Allman & Derek Trucks slide guitar ring through the air also, the Master sticks of Buddy Rich & the vintage 70’s bass of John Paul Jones. Commanding Lead & vocal Harmonies make the band sound bigger than they truly are. Music that hits the SOUL! 

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the Peoria Rhythm Kings hit the stage at 6:30 p.m., followed by Easy Riders. Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Live music is presented by Black Dirt Management. 

Get ready for an unforgettable Blues Brunch in our Barrel Room! This ticketed event combines two of life’s best things: soulful live blues music and a delicious brunch.

FEATURING:     KILBORN ALLEY BLUES BAND

The Kilborn Alley Blues Band does gritty Chicago blues and southern fried soul for all the generations of blues lovers. This music speaks for itself; better still, it convinces you to listen.

Doors will open at 10:45 am - Brunch at 11:00 am

Showtime: 12:00 -2:00 pm

Our chefs are preparing a mouthwatering menu featuring classic brunch favorites with a bluesy brewery twist, all perfectly paired with our finest craft beverages. Tickets will be limited, so gather your friends, get your tickets, and let the good food, music, and beer flow! Attendees must be 21+ and have a valid ID ready.

Live music is presented by Black Dirt Management. 

See the full menu and get tickets using the link below. 

Could we BE any more excited for this event? Celebrate Thanksgiving with us by testing your knowledge of everyone's favorite group of friends from Central Perk!

Do you know how many times Joey got his head stuck in the door? Can you name all of Rachel’s questionable trifle ingredients? Gather your friends, grab a coffee (or a turkey leg), and join us for a night of fun, laughter, and maybe a little friendly competition. This Friendsgiving, let’s see who really knows their lobsters!

The winning teams will receive prizes. Advanced reservations are required; use the link below to email Twin City Trivia with your request. Tickets are $5/person, up to six people per table.

Keep the Thanksgiving festivities going by joining us for our Tipsy Turkey Brewery Tours!

Enjoy this captivating one-hour guided brewery tour that will give you an intimate look at the day-to-day happenings of the brewery, from the brewhouse to the canning line and more! Taste four DESTIHL beers along the way, PLUS receive a complimentary DESTIHL logo pint glass to take home!

TICKETS: $15/person

EACH TOUR IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS. Please bring a valid ID, wear closed-toe shoes, and meet at the fireplace by the main brewery entrance 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time starts.

Keep the Thanksgiving festivities going by joining us for our Tipsy Turkey Brewery Tours!

Enjoy this captivating one-hour guided brewery tour that will give you an intimate look at the day-to-day happenings of the brewery, from the brewhouse to the canning line and more! Taste four DESTIHL beers along the way, PLUS receive a complimentary DESTIHL logo pint glass to take home!

TICKETS: $15/person

EACH TOUR IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS. Please bring a valid ID, wear closed-toe shoes, and meet at the fireplace by the main brewery entrance 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time starts.

Join Pollen and Pastry in the Barrel Room for an evening of holiday fun! This workshop includes all the materials you need to create your own 18-24" fresh evergreen wreath to take home for your front door. 

Sip on a complimentary beverage by DESTIHL, snack on a selection of Pollen and Pastry desserts, and have fun with your friends and family while crafting a beautiful wreath that will last through Christmas & beyond.

Tickets are $75 per person and include everything you need to create your wreath to take home, a complimentary drink by DESTIHL, and a Pollen & Pastry dessert.

Our annual Christkindl Market weekend is 2 days of festive fun for the whole family! This FREE event includes holiday shopping, delicious food & beverage, jolly performances, a lively beer garden & photos with Santa! 

Inside our production brewery & Barrel Room, you will find:

Local vendors to shop for the perfect gift
Our famous hot coco bar with collectable Christkindl mugs
Photos with Santa 10a-1p Saturday & Sunday (just $5!)
Cookie decorating & letters to Santa

Outside on the front lawn, you will find:

Local vendors to shop for the perfect gift
Our tented & heated beer garden
Cozy fire pits with seating
Performances on the main stage

CONFIRMED VENDORS
When Bead Met Wire - Loda, IL
Linked by Lindsay Permanent Jewelry - Bloomington, IL
Southern Belle Jewelry Co. - Peoria, IL
Wild Moon Boho - Mapleton, IL
Buttercupp Candles - Moline, IL
Cedar & Scotch - Bloomington, IL
Labyrinth Made Goods - Bloomington, IL
The Grumpy Grizzly - Belleville, IL
Bee Glass Art - Congerville, IL
Kara Ivey Art - Chillicothe, IL
Fiddled Roots - Normal, IL
Sarah Simpson Art - Normal, IL
Mariah's Mums & More - Clinton, IL
Famous Barry’s LLC - Altamont, IL
Umland's Crunchy Cheese - Marengo, IL
Sassy & Classy Designs - Le Roy, IL
Suburban Edge Boutique - Bloomington, IL
The Swift Arrow - Bloomington, IL
Big Eagle Supply Co - Bloomington, IL
Sophia Renee Designs - Deer Creek, IL
Half Hazard Press LLC - Bloomington, IL
Labyrinth Made Goods - Bloomington, IL
CK Almonds - Gibson City, IL

VENDOR SPOTS AVAILABLE - if you're interested in applying to be a vendor at our markets, send info and social media links to Amanda Stephens at astephens@destihl.com

Get ready to deck the halls with knowledge at our Christmas Movie Trivia Night!

Join us for an evening of festive fun where you'll test your memory of holiday classics and modern favorites. From "Home Alone" antics to "Elf" shenanigans, we'll cover everything from Santa's workshop to the Grinch's heartwarming transformation.

Grab your Santa hats and team up for a chance to win merry prizes while enjoying the best of Christmas cinema. Whether you're a "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" aficionado or a "Love Actually" fan, this night promises laughter, holiday cheer, and a whole lot of trivia magic. Don't miss out—let's make this a December to remember! 

We will heavily focus on Home Alone, Elf, Christmas Vacation, and A Christmas Story, but will throw in a few other movies this year as well!

The winning teams will receive prizes. Advanced reservations are required; use the link below to email Twin City Trivia with your request. Tickets are $5/person, up to six people per table.

Save the date. This big show announcement is coming on 11/21/24!

Black Dirt Management presents DESTIHL’s live music, where every season is packed full of memorable musical moments. The Barrel Room primarily offers standing-room space. Limited seating is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For ADA accommodations, kindly contact jchristy@destihl.com.

Save the date for an exclusive barrel-aged beer dinner in the Barrel Room! This unique evening begins with a guided tour of the production brewery, a welcome beertail, starters in the Barrel Room, and four thoughtfully crafted courses created by Senior Executive Chef Jacob Sartin and his talented team. 

Each course will be paired with a Dosvidanya Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout variant, highlighting this award-winning beer. Guests will hear first-hand about the origins and character behind each beer pairing. Guests who purchased tickets to our Dosvidanya Day release party on Saturday, February 22nd, can pick up their beer allotments and purchase additional bottles/cans at the dinner.

Full evening details and menu are coming soon! 

Save the date for our highly anticipated Dosvidanya® Day Release Party! Dosvidanya is a renowned Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, earning multiple accolades over the years at the Great American Beer Festival® and (FoBAB) Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer, in addition to being named a “Best Beer in Illinois” by ‘Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine.’

During Dosvidanya Day, attendees get exclusive access to sample and purchase our brewery-only Dosvidanya variants and walk through our state-of-the-art production space. 

Guests can enjoy pop-up bar locations throughout the event and be entertained by local live music in our Barrel Room. Several event ticket packages will be available, including different Dosvidanya variants, the ability to bring a guest, and the chance to buy additional bottles while supplies last. This private event, held in our production space and Barrel Room, is for individuals 21+ years of age with a valid ID. Ticket availability will be limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The Beer Hall will be open to the public during the event.

Full release day details coming soon! 

Join us in the Barrel Room at DESTIHL Brewery for a live show featuring

Henhouse Prowlers! Get ready for an amazing performance complemented by special guest openers, River Valley Rangers. 

Ticket Sales start on Friday, Nov 22nd, 2024, at 10:00 am CST.

Doors: 6:30 pm | Show: 7:30 pm

18+ to enter | 21+ with valid ID to drink

GA Tickets $20 Advance | $25 Day Of

THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS ARE BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS.

Founded two decades ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this Chicago-bred quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy, and education.

Working with the U.S. State Department and under their own nonprofit, Bluegrass Ambassadors, the Prowlers have toured over 25 countries across the globe. The group's experiences with people and musicians across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East have shaped the band’s worldview and broadened the group’s direction towards bridging cultural gaps with music, educational programs, and workshops. Using traditional American music as a foundation, connecting folk music, customs, and history the world over, the Prowlers incorporate international elements into their already robust repertoire of unique traditional American music.

Whether playing live or presenting seminars, wherever they are, the Henhouse Prowlers find and spread the commonality we share as human beings through the universal language of music.

You can feel it at every show.

Henhouse Prowlers

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Bluegrass Ambassadors

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Black Dirt Management presents DESTIHL’s live music, where every season is packed full of memorable musical moments. The Barrel Room primarily offers standing-room space. Limited seating is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For ADA accommodations, kindly contact jchristy@destihl.com.