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Draft selections
Oskee Light
Battle Bird Lager
Battle Bird Lager
Light Lager 4.2% ABV
Oskee Light embodies the Spirit of the Illini with its ever so true taste, crisp & smooth finish, and a perfect balance of malt sweetness and hop bitterness. This
refreshing lager is ideal for any occasion to bring Victory, Illinois, Varsity. Raise a toast and Hail to the Orange!
Oskee Wow Wow!
$150 (1/6th barrel) - $330 (1/2 barrel)
Battle Bird Lager
Battle Bird Lager
Battle Bird Lager
Helles-Style Lager 5.1% ABV
Prior to every game, each coach and ISU student-athlete touches the Battle Bird. The sculpture symbolizes pride in and dedication to the University’s ideals, mission, and tradition while the gesture reflects the bond between all Redbird student-athletes, past and present.
$150 (1/6th barrel) - $330 (1/2 barrel)
Redbird Ale
Battle Bird Lager
Easy Haze™ IPA
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.
$150 (1/6th barrel) - $330 (1/2 barrel)
Easy Haze™ IPA
Tourbus® Hazy IPA
Easy Haze™ IPA
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)
DeadHead® IPA
Tourbus® Hazy IPA
Tourbus® Hazy IPA
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)
Tourbus® Hazy IPA
Tourbus® Hazy IPA
Tourbus® Hazy IPA
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)
Pink Moonlight
Weissenheimer® Hefeweizen
Weissenheimer® Hefeweizen
Hazy IPA 7.0% ABV
A collaboration with Hanson Brothers Beer Co. With each sip of this Hazy IPA infused with peach, indulge in the delicate interplay of subtle hop bitterness balanced harmoniously by the sweetness of the fruit. Let the soft, velvety mouthfeel envelop you, evoking the spirit of carefree evenings under the pink moonlight.
$190 (1/6th barrel) - $390 (1/2 barrel)
Weissenheimer® Hefeweizen
Weissenheimer® Hefeweizen
Weissenheimer® Hefeweizen
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)
Dragonfruit Mango
Weissenheimer® Hefeweizen
Dragonfruit Mango
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)
seasonal Draft selections
Hawaii Five Ale™
Strawberry Blonde Ale
Hawaii Five Ale™
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)
Peach Wheat
Strawberry Blonde Ale
Hawaii Five Ale™
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)
Strawberry Blonde Ale
Strawberry Blonde Ale
Strawberry Blonde Ale
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)
Lawnmower Ale
Märzen Oktoberfest
Strawberry Blonde Ale
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 Oktoberfest
Märzen Oktoberfest
Märzen Oktoberfest
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)
Black Angel Stout
Märzen Oktoberfest
Märzen Oktoberfest
American Stout 6.7% 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.
Usually available beginning October/November.
$120 (1/6th barrel) - $270 (1/2 barrel)
draft beer sizes & accessories
Sixth Barrel
Manual Keg Tap
Sixth 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.
Half Barrel
Manual Keg Tap
Sixth Barrel
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.
Manual Keg Tap
Manual Keg Tap
Manual Keg Tap
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.
Plastic Cups
Plastic Cups
Manual Keg Tap
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. It is available in sleeves in sizes 12 oz, 16 oz, or 20 oz.
Keg Tub
Plastic Cups
Keg Tub
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.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
- Sixth-barrel (1/6th BBL) kegs = $75 deposit/per each
- Half-barrel (1/2 BBL) kegs = $100 deposit/per each
- Hand-pump keg taps (party tap) = $5 fee + $40 deposit/per each
- Keg tubs require a $10 deposit/per each
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.
