DESTIHL Brewery & Beer Hall

caramelized onion, gruyere, garlic & herb cheese curd, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, thyme, gherkin, toasted baguette, herb garlic butter

seared & pulled salmon, shredded brussels sprout, tuscan kale, dried cherry, pancetta, pickled pear & carrot, red onion, feta, cracked black pepper, honey mustard

capicola, genoa salami, pimento cheese, burrata, pickled watermelon radish & green bean, peppadew pepper, pickled carrot, spiced saltine

dill pickle dip, gherkin, radish, bread & butter pickle, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, cracked black pepper, dill & sea salt gose chips [vegetarian]

beer-brined bone-in or boneless chicken wings, brown butter buffalo sauce, bleu cheese, pickled carrot & onion, celery, herb ranch

hand-twisted soft dough, ipa mustard, cheddar cheese sauce [vegetarian]

red cabbage, arugula, cucumber, marinated olive, peppadew pepper, heirloom tomato, feta, mint, paprika, lemon zest, chimichurri, naan [vegetarian]

hand-breaded garlic & herb white cheddar, herb ranch [vegetarian]

beer-brined chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, thyme, oregano, crushed red pepper, poblano pepper, tomato, chicken stock, grilled tortilla, white cheddar, cilantro, lime

tomato, basil, local cream, butter, onion, celery, pesto [vegetarian] [gluten free]

cod, salmon, clam jus, lobster base, yellow onion, celery, potatoes, local milk & cream, thyme

SERVES 4: beer-brined chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, thyme, oregano, crushed red pepper, poblano pepper, tomato, chicken stock, grilled tortilla, white cheddar, cilantro, lime, cuban bread

SERVES 4: tomato, basil, local cream, butter, onion, celery, pesto, cuban bread [vegetarian][gluten free]

SERVES 4: cod, salmon, clam jus, lobster base, yellow onion, celery, potatoes, local milk & cream, thyme, cuban bread

mixed greens, red cabbage, carrot, asiago, balsamic basil marinated heirloom tomato, ancho crouton, grilled red onion, roasted garlic vinaigrette [vegetarian]

seared ahi tuna, linguine, napa cabbage, pickled shiitake, red bell pepper, edamame, green onion, pickled carrot, cilantro, mint, peanuts, sesame-ginger vinaigrette [contains soy sauce]

romaine, grilled corn, black bean, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, soft-boiled farm egg, avocado, cilantro, ancho crouton, roasted poblano caesar [vegetarian]

blackened salmon, spinach, romaine, marinated olive & artichoke, cucumber, balsamic basil-marinated heirloom tomato, peppadew pepper, feta, lemon, citrus mint vinaigrette [gluten free]

herb & garlic roast sirloin, horseradish cream, havarti, house-made bread & butter pickle, arugula, garlic butter ciabatta

pork confit, white cheddar, black bean puree, avocado spread, red onion, ahogada sauce, ciabatta [served à la carte] [collaboration with kilgus farmstead, fairbury, il]

falafel of chickpea, herbs & spices, english cucumber, lemon labna, watermelon radish, pickled red onion, basil oil, pea tendril, naan [vegetarian]

oven-roasted turkey breast, avocado spread, havarti, applewood-smoked bacon, mixed berry jalapeño mayo, arugula, tomato, sourdough

buttermilk-battered chicken breast, hot sauce syrup, ipa pickle, candied jalapeño, leaf lettuce, butter bun

two-5oz beef patty, american & sharp cheddar, ipa pickles, leaf lettuce, tomato, onion, house-made burger sauce, butter bun

6oz beef patty, bleu cheese, applewood smoked bacon, bleu cheese dressing, caramelized onion, arugula, smoky chipotle sauce, butter bun [collaboration with funk farms premium beef, shirley, il]

5oz beef patty, american & sharp cheddar, ipa pickles, leaf lettuce, tomato, onion, house-made burger sauce, butter bun

fresh mozzarella, tomato filet, basil oil, provolone, extra virgin olive oil, basil [vegetarian]

capicola, mortadella, kalamata olive, pepperoncini, italian cheeses, tomato filet, basil, extra virgin olive oil

grilled sweet corn, cotija lime mayo, chihuahua cheese, queso fresco, green onion, chile salt, cilantro [vegetarian][sub gluten free crust to make gluten free]

applewood smoked bacon, pork & bacon meatballs, ham, roasted garlic tomato sauce, italian cheeses, hot honey [collaboration with kilgus farmstead, fairbury, il][cannot be made gluten-free]

roasted garlic tomato sauce, italian cheeses [vegetarian]

pepperoni, italian cheeses, roasted garlic tomato sauce

thai-roasted jackfruit, marinated broccolini, rice, radish, fennel, pickled carrot, cilantro, chile lime peanut, sesame oil [vegan][gluten free]

guajillo braised chicken, rice, marinated broccolini, pico de gallo, avocado mousse, queso fresco, jalapeño, cotija, cilantro

chile-lime brined shrimp, cilantro rice, edamame, grilled corn, thai sauce, grilled pineapple salsa [gluten free]

marinated beef tenderloin kabobs of green bell pepper, crimini mushroom & red onion, basil oil, pickled vegetable salsa, cotija french fries, arugula, grilled red onion & corn, balsamic basil cherry tomato

maple sugar brûléed banana, pastry cream, caramel, pie pastry, whipped cream [portion of the proceeds benefit the nelson memorial fund]

red potato, applewood-smoked bacon, red onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar, green onion, parsley

salt & pepper, made-to-order

our Here Goes Nothin' beer-brined, skin-on crispy potato chips, dill, sea salt

green cabbage, yellow onion, carrot, celery, parsley, creamy dressing

ditalini, tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, edamame, italian cheeses, cotija, citrus mint vinaigrette

leavened, oven-baked flatbread

seasonal

weissenheimer hefeweizen-battered cod, potato wedges, tartar sauce, habanero-infused vinegar.

served with a choice of side

served with a choice of side

served with a choice of side

served with a choice of side

served with a choice of side

seasonal blend

Rye Wine - 12.1% ABV - Evoking memories of our grandparents’ home laden with antique oak furniture, ornate woodwork, pipe tobacco, toffee candies, and perhaps an old, hidden bottle of sherry. Antiquity Rye Wine is a dark copper ale with a spicy/peppery note from rye, rich maltiness, oak character, and aromas/flavors like melted caramel, toffee, vanilla, sweet chocolate, and raisins in a full-bodied, nicely balanced beer with a dry, hoppy finish.

American Stout - 6.7% ABV - Medium malt sweetness, notes of oak, chocolate, roasted malt flavor & aroma, assertive citrus hop characteristics and full body with a dry finish.

Belgian-Style Strong Dark Ale - 10% ABV - Clarice is a Belgian-style Dark Ale that warmly welcomes you with a deep amber color & cherry-like aroma. It then befriends you with its rich, fruity, velvety-sweet maltiness, full body & pleasant spiciness.

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.

Hazy IPA - 8.5% ABV - Our Haze of the Dead reverberates with booming amounts of Citra and Simcoe hops piercing through the melodic mouthful of flaked oats, wheat & pils malts, concocting into a juicy, Hazy Double IPA that will be sure to wake the dead.

India Pale Ale - 7.6% ABV - Like the bold colors & patterns of a tie-dye shirt, this IPA is bursting with psychedelic hoppy & fruity aromas swirling with abundant American hop flavor & bitterness.

Our DeadHead IPA Series melds the alluring vibe of our favorite music with unbounded takes on the hoppy beers we love to drink, unleashing a new groove. This pack contains a mix of four (16 oz.) cans of various DeadHead IPA series beers. *The beers pictured may not be the actual ones in the pack.

Red IPA - 6.5% ABV - Our Deadhead IPA Series melds the alluring vibe of our favorite music w ith unbounded takes on the hoppy beers we love to drink, unleashing a whole new groove. Our Deadhead Red IPA features psychedelic hoppy & fruity aromas swirling with full flavors of biscuit, toasted & caramel malts that are interwoven with abundant American hop flavor & bitterness.

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®

Gose Ale with Suckerpunch® Pickle Brine - 5.2% ABV - The tart, citrusy flavors of a DESTIHL gose ale combine with the unmistakable zesty, garlicky flavor of a Suckerpunch dill pickle to create a uniquely delicious, knockout flavor experience.

Gose Ale with Suckerpunch® Pickle Brine - 5.5% ABV - The tart, citrusy flavors of a DESTIHL gose ale combined with Suckerpunch spicy garlic pickle brine to create a flavor experience that hits your tastebuds with a wallop!

Imperial IPA - 9.0% ABV - In collaboration with K&K Promotions Inc. (The Evel Knievel® Family), we are leaping to new heights together with a spectacular beer project. Evel Knievel Imperial IPA is a daring West Coast-style brew that is ramped up with a thrilling burst of hoppiness, fruity aromas and perfectly balanced bitterness. Citra, Mosaic & Chinook hops from the American Northwest take centerstage, soaring through the flavor profile, while a vintage malt backdrop adds a touch of nostalgia.

Blonde Ale with Pineapple, Coconut, Mango, Peach & Guava - 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.

India Pale Ale - 6.7% ABV - Introducing ILL-IPA, the traditional IPA that delivers a victorious hop blend, including Krush, providing citrus & tropical notes, balanced bitterness and backbone for steadfast marching for dear old illini! Each sip offers fresh, hoppy aroma & navor, making it the perfect way to unwind and celebrate your Illinois Loyalty! Raise a toast and Hail Alma Mater! Oskee Wow Wow!! DESTIHL Brewery, founded by Illini alums, donates a portion of the proceeds from this beer to University of Illinois Athletics and to ICON, which provides transformational NIL opportunities to all Fighting Illini student-athletes.

Imperial Stout - 11.4% ABV - This Imperial Stout greets you with a color as dark as night, a thick, tan head & predominant characters of dark chocolate and roasted malts with abundant fruity esters. Generous hop additions balance the maltiness of this beer, along with a mouthfeel that is rich, creamy, full and smooth.

American Red Ale - 5.3% ABV - Redbird Ale is an American red ale brewed in honor of our hometown neighbors, the Illinois State Redbirds®. Medium caramel sweetness balances pleasant hop bitterness, aroma, and flavor. GO YOU REDBIRDS!

American Golden Ale - 5.7% ABV - Crafted with the spirit of Illinois Wesleyan University, IWU Brew is an American Golden Ale that embodies the rich tradition and vibrant energy of Titan pride. This refreshing, golden ale has subtle malt sweetness balanced by a crisp, clean finish. Raise a glass to the community, the memories, and the shared experiences that make Illinois Wesleyan University a place like no other. Cheers to the Titans!

California Common - 5.1% ABV - A hybrid style of beer brewed with lager yeast but at ale fermentation temps. This American beer style was first developed during the California Gold Rush when cold fermentation for lager yeast was not readily available. Amber in color and medium bodied with a noticeable degree of caramel malt character in flavor and aroma. Hop bitterness impression is medium high and is balances with a low degree of fruit esters.

Märzen - 5.8%ABV - This German-style Märzen is 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.

American Lager - 4% ABV - Somewhere along the way, beer got complicated with tasting notes, ratings, and stars telling you what to drink. So, we made Normal Beer. It's crisp, clean, light and brewed in Normal, Illinois. You already know you want one.

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! DESTIHL Brewery, founded by Illini alums, donates a portion of the proceeds from this beer to University of Illinois Athletics and to ICON, which provides transformational NIL opportunities to all Fighting Illini student-athletes.

Barrel-Aged Sour Blonde Ale - 6.1% ABV - Our Saint Dekkera® Reserve Sour Ale series are naturally soured by spontaneous/wild secondary fermentation and aging in oak barrels with microflora wonderfully unique to our downstate Illinois terroir, where we embrace the individual, wild character of each barrel to produce beers with a wide array of acidity, sourness and unadulterated funkiness.

Hefeweizen Ale - 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!

WiLD Sour Series: Sour ale with the addition of tart apple puree, cinnamon, and lactose. - 4% ABV - The aroma of spiced apples bursting with flavors of fresh-picked tart apples, subtle cinnamon spice, and a cereal finish reminiscent of pie crust with a light mouthfeel. We highly recommend it for fans of Fall ciders!

WiLD Sour Series: Leipzig-Style Gose Ale with Blackberries - 5.2% ABV - We embraced creativity with this twist on our Leipzig-style Gose, highlighting vibrant blackberry alongside bright citrus-like qualities. The spicy touch of coriander and French sea salt balance every sip, creating a perfect harmony of fruit and spice in a beer that's bold and tart.

WiLD Sour Series: Blueberry Crumble - 5.2% ABV - This limited release sour ale is brewed with blueberry puree, vanilla, cinnamon flavor & lactose, creating a beer with a vibrant purple color, sweetness & spice reminiscent of the flavors in the classic dessert!

Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout - 13.6% ABV - Like a Matryoshka or ʻnestingʼ doll, the secret of Dosvidanya Imperial Stout lies locked deep within her dark, mysterious and elaborate wooden layers. We said Dosvidanya, or ʻfarewellʼ, to the hidden soul of this oak rye whiskey barrel-aged beer for several months before now revealing its rich, robust and roasty maltiness that finishes dry with a pleasant spiciness from the barrel and added rye.

Choose from Art of Tea's award-winning selections of either Summer Peach or Passionfruit Jasmine. Summer Peach tea is an organic tea that features the bright, crisp, and oh-so-sweet flavor of sun-ripened summer peaches, counterbalanced by the bold and brisk notes of our premium Classic Black tea. Passionfruit Jasmine is a blend of select black and green teas, jasmine blossoms, and passionfruit essence.

Classic cola with bold, refreshing flavor.

Crisp, refreshing cola with zero sugar.

Crisp lemon-lime soda with a clean, refreshing finish.

From Natalie's Orchard Island Juice Company. Our lemonade is made with only three ingredients––fresh lemons, pure cane sugar & water–– This tastes like it came straight from a roadside stand. Rich in Vitamin C & phytonutrients. No preservatives, no artificial ingredients, no GMOs.

From Kilgus Farmstead (Fairbury, IL). Created with All-Jersey® cow's milk, known for its rich, full flavor and elevated levels of protein and calcium. Hormone-free milk.

Everything we do boycotts bland and our dark roast coffee is no different! Made from 100% Arabica beans, roasted to bring out their rich depth & vibrance. Our signature blend is made with Colombian, Kenyan and French Roast coffee beans by Cooper Coffee (Decatur, Illinois).

Our signature dark-roast cold-brew coffee is made from Colombian, Kenyan, and French Roast coffee beans (100% Arabica) that are specially roasted to bring out their rich depth & vibrance. This smooth coffee concentrate you can drink straight or mix with your favorite creamer is made by steeping our coarsely ground coffee beans in room-temperature water for 12-16 hours. Our DESTIHL blend coffee is roasted in small batches by Cooper Coffee in Decatur, Illinois.

Distilled from Grains - 40% ABV - 750ML - Crafted with purpose, precision, and uncompromising character. Our vodka is exceptionally clean, remarkably smooth and delivers clarity, refinement and effortless versatility.

Distilled from Grains - 45% ABV - 750ML - Crafted with purpose, precision, and uncompromising character. Our gin opens with a delicate nose, layered floral notes and vibrant citrus character.

Distilled from 100% Wheat - 45% ABV - 750ML - Crafted with purpose, precision, and uncompromising character. Our white whiskey is grain-forward with hints of sweetness and a lively finish, channeling the untamed spirit of early America.

Distilled from 100% Rye - 50% ABV - 750ML - Crafted with purpose, precision, and uncompromising character. Our bourbon whiskey is matured to reveal rich character, depth and a refined finish.

Distilled from Corn, Wheat and Barley - 46% ABV - 750ML - Crafted with purpose, precision, and uncompromising character. Our bourbon whiskey is matured to reveal rich character, depth and a refined finish.

Our Dosvidanya® Bourbon Barrel-Aged Coffee starts with a bold idea—infusing premium whole-bean coffee with the rich, complex character of bourbon and stout-soaked oak barrels—these wooden barrels previously aged fine bourbon. Then, our award-winning Dosvidanya® Imperial Stout follows. After the beer is removed, the beans are aged inside them, slowly absorbing the deep flavors and aromas left behind by the spirits and stout, resulting in a uniquely layered and unforgettable cup. Crafted from a specialty blend of Colombian, Kenyan, and French Roast beans. The bourbon barrel-aging process infuses the blend with notes of toasted oak, subtle vanilla, and a lingering touch of caramel—creating a perfectly balanced fusion of coffee and bourbon-inspired flavor.

Everything we do boycotts bland and our dark roast coffee is no different! These 100% Arabica beans are specially roasted to bring out their rich depth & vibrance. Our signature blend is made with Colombian, Kenyan and French Roast coffee beans. Roasted & packaged in small batches by Cooper Coffee (Decatur, Illinois). Net weight 12 ounces (340 grams). Whole bean.

Everything we do boycotts bland and this Ancho Chili Spice Rub is no different! We love this combination of bold, spicy, smoky and sweet flavors. Blended from ancho chili powder, granulated garlic, granulated onion, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Net weight 5 ounces (141 grams).

Everything we do boycotts bland and this Espresso Spice Rub is no different! We love the savory flavors of this Mexican-inspired rub. The richness of espresso merged with brown sugar and powdered ancho chili provides an unexpected coffee flavor with the slight heat of ancho chili. Blended from granulated garlic, ancho chili powder, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, ground espresso beans and brown sugar. Net weight 5 ounces (141 grams).