COuntdown to Dos Day 2026

Dosvidanya is widely recognized as one of the best Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts on the market, having won several medals. Most recently, the Silver Medal at the 2022 Great American Beer Fest (GABF®) in the Chili Beer Category for Dosvidanya Mexican Chocolate. Winning back-to-back Gold Medals in the most competitive Strong Stout category and Best-in-Show accolades at the Festival of Barrel-Aged Beer ('FoBAB') in 2015 (for Dosvidanya) and Runner-Up Best in Show in 2016 (for Dosvidanya Rye). In addition, Dosvidanya is the 2015 GABF® Bronze Medal winner in the Wood and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout category. Dosvidanya has also been named a "Best Beer in Illinois" by 'Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine.'

All Dosvidanya variants will be available exclusively at this event and will not have distribution. Any variants remaining after the event will be available for purchase at both DESTIHL locations at a later date. During Dosvidanya Day, attendees get exclusive access to our Dosvidanya variants. They can walk through our state-of-the-art production space, where select variants will be available at tasting stations; hang out in the Winner's Lounge featuring other award-winning DESTIHL beers; purchase additional variants and vintage bottles; and enjoy live music in the Barrel Room. Ticket options include VIP, General Admission, and GA plus guest packages. Additional variant & vintage bottles will also be available for purchase at the event. 

This private, 21+ event takes place in our production brewery and Barrel Room. The Beer Hall will remain open to the public. 

EVENT SCHEDULE

1:00 pm - Doors open for VIP Experience ticket holders

2:00 pm - Live music featuring Nathan Taylor Band in the Barrel Room

2:30 pm - Doors open for GA Package ticket holders

6:00 pm - Event & live music ends-Beer must be picked up before this time.

2026 DOSVIDANYA VARIANTS (IN 500ml BOTTLES) 

• Bourbon Barrel - aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels
• Rye Barrel - aged in Old Forester Rye Whiskey barrels
• Mexican Chocolate - bourbon barrel-aged with cacao nibs, cinnamon & chiles
• Coconut Rye - rye whiskey barrel-aged with toasted coconut
• Chocolate Rum Barrel - bourbon barrel-aged with secondary aging in rum & chocolate bitters barrels
• 2-Year Rye Reserve - aged in Heaven Hill Rye Whiskey barrels for 2 years
• Bourbon Select - aged in Wild Turkey Extra-Aged 18-22 year barrels
• Uno, Dos, Blueberries (collaboration with White Oak Brewing) - bourbon barrel-aged with blueberry

VIP EXPERIENCE $158 (limited tickets available, tax inclusive) includes:

• Early entry to the Dosvidanya Day private event 1:00pm
• All eight 2026 500ml bottled variants
• Dosvidanya Logoed Taster
• First access to purchase additional bottles
• Four 4oz samples of Dosvidanya variants at tasting stations
• First access to Barrel Room seating & bar
• Complimentary Snack Buffet 1:00-2:30pm in the Winners Lounge

GA ENTRY PACKAGE $52 (tax inclusive) includes:

• Entry to the Dosvidanya Day private event
• Four 4oz samples of Dosvidanya variants at tasting stations
• Bourbon Barrel, Rye Barrel & Mexican Chocolate 500ml bottles
  

GA ENTRY PACKAGE WITH GUEST $76 (tax inclusive) includes:

• Entry for you and a guest to the Dosvidanya Day private event
• Four 4oz samples for you and a guest of Dosvidanya variants at tasting stations
• Bourbon Barrel, Rye Barrel & Mexican Chocolate 500ml bottles
  

GA TOTAL PACKAGE $128 (tax inclusive) includes:

• Entry to the Dosvidanya Day private event
• Four 4oz samples of Dosvidanya variants at tasting stations
• All eight 2026 500ml bottled variants

GA TOTAL PACKAGE WITH GUEST $152 (tax inclusive) includes:

• Entry for you and a guest to the Dosvidanya Day private event
• Four 4oz samples for you and a guest of Dosvidanya variants at tasting stations
• All eight 2026 500ml bottled variants

Ticket sales end Saturday, February 21st, at 12pm. There are NO REFUNDS or exchanges. Tickets ARE transferable. Proxies can pick up orders with a printed or digital copy of the ticket and a valid ID showing they are 21 years of age or older.