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Our team will confirm all keg requests to verify keg availability and pickup date/time. The information on our online request form will be used to pre-fill the form the Town of Normal requires us to attach to each keg. It will also save you time when picking up your barrel. All information is required, and you must present your valid ID when picking up and paying for your keg(s). Only the person whose ID information is provided on this form may pick up the barrel, and only they will receive any deposit upon equipment return. More frequently asked questions are answered below. You must be 21+ years of age or older to reserve or pick up a keg.
Reserving a keg for pick-up at DESTIHL Brewery is easy. We have several beer styles to choose from in our Core Brands and WiLD Sour Series line-up. Most kegs are readily available, some require a bit more time. For beers not listed below, please call our team at 309-420-0159 to discuss special-order kegs. Keg taps (hand pumps), keg tubs, and plastic drinkware available.
West Coast-Style IPA 7.6% ABV
Like the bold colors & patterns of a tie-dye shirt, this classic West Coast-Style IPA is bursting with psychedelic hoppy & fruity aromas swirling with abundant American hop flavor & bitterness.
Available year round.
$150 (1/6th barrel) - $330 (1/2 barrel)
India Pale Ale 5% ABV
This easy-drinking hazy ipa features a smooth melody of bright citrus, tropical & pine notes from citra, summit, simcoe & cascade hops to provide fresh, juicy flavor and a refreshing way to take it easy.
Available year round.
$150 (1/6th barrel) - $330 (1/2 barrel)
Hazy IPA 6.8% ABV Our TourBus IPA features 2-row malt, flaked oats & wheat with Citra & Mosaic hops, providing dynamic notes of tropical, citrus fruits & berries.
The 2021 Gold Medal Winner - Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale - at the Great American Beer Festival®.
$190 (1/6th barrel) - $390 (1/2 barrel)
American Light Lager 4.2% ABV
Crafted with precision and a commitment to quality, our light lager is a testament to the artistry of brewing. Delicately balanced and refreshingly crisp, it offers a smooth, clean taste with a subtle malt sweetness.
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
Munich Helles-Style Lager 5.1% ABV
This refreshing Munich Helles-Style Lager boasts a radiant golden hue, delicate malt sweetness, and subtle hop presence that imparts a gentle floral aroma, balancing the brew with a smooth, crisp finish.
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
Fruity. Juicy. Tropical. 6.4% ABV
Our fruity and juicy blonde ale will quickly transport your palate with a taste of paradise. Tropical flavors of pineapple, coconut, mango, peach and guava are balanced by smooth maltiness. One sip and you'll be singing the song of the islands. Aloha!
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
Fruity. Hazy. Refreshing. 5.2% ABV
Need a break from all the smart alecks in your life? You'll get the last laugh as you kick back and relax with this seriously refreshing classic German-Style Hefeweizen. This wheat ale has a hazy, straw-colored hue, banana and clove-like aromas and flavors of a full mouthfeel without being full of itself. No joke!
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
Leipzig-Style Gose Ale 5.2% ABV
We threw caution to the wind with our interpretation of a Leipzig-style Gose, featuring complex aromas and acidic flavors contributed by indigenous wild yeast and lactic fermentation. Lemon, lime and other citrus-like qualities are balanced by the spicy character of coriander and a mineral-mouthfeel from French sea salt, resulting in a refreshing beer that was worth the risk.
$150 (1/6th barrel)
Sour Ale with Dragonfruit & Mango 5.5% ABV
Enjoy our sour ale bursting with tart fruit flavors and aromas of dragonfruit & mango. Delight in the brilliant fuschia color and vibrant taste that delivers a bold experience with each sip.
$150 (1/6th barrel)
American Amber Red Ale 5.3% ABV American-style red ale brewed in honor of our Illinois state bird. Medium caramel sweetness balances pleasant hop bitterness, aroma and flavor.
Usually available year-round.
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
Wheat Beer Fruited 5.2% ABV
Golden yellow in color with an aroma and taste of juicy, fresh peaches balanced by a solid malt backbone with hints of biscuit and a dry finish.
Usually available March - June.
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
Blonde Ale with Strawberries 5.0% ABV
This irresistible, fruited blonde ale has copious amounts of real strawberries added to provide flavors and aromas of fresh strawberries and strawberry jam in harmony with a beer that is crisp and dry, golden-strawberry in color, light-bodied and balanced by low hop character and bitterness, light malt and fruit sweetness.
Released in May around Mother' s Day.
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
Blonde Ale with Lemongrass 4.9%
This summertime seasonal beer is light straw in color and has a crisp, dry palate, light body and light malt sweetness. Low to medium hip floral aroma is present while hop bitterness is low. Fruity esters can be perceived, but the citrus flavors of lemongrass added to this brew predominate in this perfect beer to enjoy while watching your neighbor mow their grass.
Usually available from June to July.
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
Märzen 5.8% ABV
This is a German-style Märzen characterized by a medium body and light reddish-orange color. Sweet maltiness dominates slightly over a clean hop bitterness. Malt character is light-toasted rather than strongly caramel with bread or biscuit-like malt character present in aroma and flavor. Hop aroma and flavor are low but notable, while fruity esters are absent.
Usually available August - September.
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
American Stout 7.3% ABV
An American Stout with medium malt sweetness, notes of oak, chocolate, roasted malt flavor & aroma, assertive citrus hop characteristics and full body with a dry finish.
Look for this beer from September - November.
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
A sixtel or 1/6th barrel is 5.2 gallons and equivalent to 2.5 cases of 12 oz. cans, or 55 (12 oz.) servings. Weighs about 55 lbs. Requires $75 keg deposit/per each.
A 1/2 barrel is 15.5 gallons and equivalent to 7 cases of 12 oz. cans, or 165 (12 oz.) servings. Weighs about 145 lbs.
Requires $100 keg deposit/per each.
Featuring a 4" column with a lever-style handle that provides faster pumping than longer columns, this keg tap offers quick and easy dispensing. For use with "D" American Sankey kegs. Requires $40 deposit + $5 fee per each.
This roughly 19 gallon plastic tub is a great option for chilling kegs, canned beer, cider, wine, or water! Colors and styles may vary. Requires $10 deposit/per each.
Made with durable plastic, this cup is crack-resistant so you can confidently serve your cold beverages without the hassle and worry of cracked sidewalls. Available for $10 per 50 cups.
Can I reserve a keg online and pick up at DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works?
No. Online keg request is for pick up and drop off at DESTIHL Brewery only. To purchase a keg, please use the form above or call (309) 420-0159 as we would be happy to share our current list of available beer selections/prices with you.
How many kegs should I order?
Our sixth-barrel kegs have just over 5 gallons of beer in them, this is approximately 41 (16 oz.) pints, 55 (12 oz.) pours, or 73 (9 oz.) pours. Our half-barrel kegs are filled with about 15.5 gallons and contain approximately 124 (16 oz.) pints, 165 (12 oz.) pours, or 220 (9 oz.) pours.
Is there a deposit for kegs or other equipment?
Yes.
Deposits are collected during pick up and will be fully refunded if the equipment is returned in good working order within 7 days. If you fail to return the equipment in good working condition or beyond the 7-day rental, then you will forfeit your deposit. Long-term keg rentals are available for a personal draft system (kegerator) but must be coordinated during pick up and returned within 90 days.
When can I pick up a reserved keg or return a previously used keg to the brewery?
Any time during The Beer Hall's normal opening hours of operation. Please note all keg sales & returns cease at 10 pm (or earlier) per Town of Normal code.
How & when should I tap the keg?
Our team would be happy to show you how to tap the keg when you pick it up. While you may want to immediately tap the keg, it is best to wait for it to cool down. We recommend allowing the keg to sit in your kegerator for about 24 hours (or on ice for an hour or two for party kegs), with the temperature as close to 38 degrees as possible. This will ensure the beer in the keg is at the appropriate temperature for dispensing. Keep this in mind and order your keg far enough ahead of time to account for the recommended acclimation time. In addition, letting the keg sit for a while allows it to settle down. The transportation process will shake up a keg, no matter how careful your drive, and this can create foaming issues. Think of a keg like a giant can of beer: if you shake it around and open it right away, you will have foamy beer.
When operating a manual pump-style tap, please remember to "not over-pump." Once connected to a pump tap, most kegs just need a couple of pumps after the faucet is opened to get a nice steady beer flow...then stop pumping, so the beer doesn't get over-aerated and foamy. Likewise, when using a CO2 tank (as in the case of a kegerator system) instead of a hand pump, be careful not to over-carbonate the beer, which would also result in foaming issues.
How long will "tapped" beer keep before it loses quality?
If you are dispensing the beer with CO2 and the keg is kept cold (38 degrees), a keg will last approximately three months. If you are dispensing the beer with a manual pump-style tap, the beer will stay fresh for approximately twelve hours.
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