DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works Normal, IL

herb & breadcrumb stuffed cherrystone clams, garlic butter, extra virgin olive oil, paprika, fennel frond

house-made fennel sausage, pancetta, roasted garlic, edamame, spaghetti, local cream, parmesan-romano, sunny-side-up farm egg, cracked black pepper, herb garlic bread

pork shank, au jus, andouille & sweet potato mash, brussels sprout, baby kale, bleu cheese, candied pecan

prosciutto, tomato-bacon jam, grilled andouille, house-made pimento cheese, bleu cheese, marinated olive, bread & butter cauliflower, feta & olive stuffed peppadew pepper, sea salt & sumac saltine

guajillo braised chicken, ancho chile oil, chihuahua cheese, corn tortilla, romaine, heirloom tomato, cilantro lime sour cream, queso fresco, jalapeño, cotija

brined, roasted & chilled shrimp, lemon tarragon vinaigrette, english cucumber, marinated asparagus, fennel, orange, hearts of palm, celery leaves, pink peppercorn, extra virgin olive oil [gluten-free]

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

weissenheimer® hefeweizen-battered asparagus, maple chipotle sauce [vegetarian]

herbed goat cheese, jalapeño bacon, lemon zest, cilantro, tomato-guajillo sauce [gluten-free]

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

hand-breaded garlic & herb white cheddar, roasted garlic tomato sauce [vegetarian]

guajillo chicken, local cream, red bell pepper, fire-roasted corn, jalapeno, leek, chipotle espresso bbq sauce

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

prosciutto, carrot, celery, yellow onion, garlic, chicken stock, edamame, ditalini, mint, parmesan

SERVES 4: guajillo chicken, local cream, red bell pepper, fire-roasted corn, jalapeño, leek, chipotle espresso bbq sauce, cuban bread

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

SERVES 4: prosciutto, carrot, celery, yellow onion, garlic, chicken stock, edamame, ditalini, mint, parmesan, cuban bread

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

spinach, shredded brussels sprout, dried cherry, grapefruit, red onion, honey thyme almond, red bell pepper, orange zest, cracked black pepper, maple jalapeño bacon dressing [gluten-free]

romaine, purple kale, parmesan, romano & cotija, truffle crouton, crispy caper, soft-boiled farm egg, orange zest, cracked black pepper, creamy caesar

ancho spice-rubbed ahi tuna, spinach, purple kale, red onion, mandarin orange, jicama, grilled corn, feta, walnut, citrus mint vinaigrette [gluten-free]

marinated beef tenderloin kabob of red bell pepper, crimini mushroom, red onion & radish, romaine, bleu cheese, grilled red onion, hearts of palm, chive, bread & butter cauliflower, ancho potato, cracked black pepper, creamy garlic dressing

prosciutto, burrata, lion’s mane mushroom, sautéed leek, mozzarella & provolone, local honey, basil, thyme, arugula, garlic, crushed red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper

house-made fennel sausage, pepperoni, heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, italian cheeses, basil oil, roasted garlic tomato sauce

house roast beef, muenster, pepperoncini, leek, peppadew, italian cheeses, oregano, garlic butter, zesty mayo, french dip jus

grilled sweet corn, cotija lime mayo, chihuahua cheese, queso fresco, green onion, chile salt, cilantro [vegetarian]

100% natural uncured smoky pepperoni, italian cheeses, roasted garlic tomato sauce

italian cheeses, roasted garlic tomato sauce [vegetarian]

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

smoked ham, pork confit, spicy pickle, baby swiss, pickled red onion, ipa mustard, toasted cuban bread

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

spice-rubbed mahi-mahi, avocado, green cabbage slaw, cilantro lime sour cream, flour tortilla

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

house-made burger of salmon, red bell pepper & onion, spinach, mint, panko bread crumb, tomato, egg & old bay, avocado, grilled red onion, lemon, roasted garlic aioli, arugula, butter bun

two-5oz seasoned beef patty, american cheese, house-made pickle, red onion, roasted garlic aioli, butter bun

half-pound angus beef, beer-battered jalapeño bacon, tomato-bacon jam, chile-fried farm egg, sharp cheddar, butter bun

half-pound angus beef, applewood-smoked bacon, sharp cheddar, butter bun

dill pickle-braised ground beef, red onion, house-made pickle, muenster, italian cheeses, orecchiette, cheddar cheese sauce, crushed red pepper, dill

shrimp, little neck clam, tuscan kale, lemon, crushed red pepper, bucatini, white wine & butter sauce, italian parsley, extra virgin olive oil, herb garlic bread

asparagus, swiss chard, walnut, garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, spaghetti, harissa cream, herb garlic bread [vegetarian]

beef tenderloin, roasted mushroom, pea, parsley, egg noodle, stout onion soubise, sour cream, cracked black pepper, herb garlic bread

ancho spice-rubbed ahi tuna, carrot, green bean, bok choy, red bell pepper, green onion, basil, mint, cilantro, rice, thai sauce, chile-lime peanut, pea tendril [gluten-free]

pan-seared sea bass, coconut rice, edamame, carrot, mint, bok choy, napa & red cabbage, scallion, grilled pineapple salsa, basil & chile oil [gluten-free]

oven-roasted salmon, yukon gold potato, roasted vegetables, dill, honey & stone ground mustard [gluten-free]

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

pickle beer-brined & breaded pork cutlet, house-made spaetzle, green cabbage, lemon caper sauce, chile-fried farm egg, sweet pickled red cabbage, parsley

thai-roasted jackfruit, bok choy, yellow onion, crushed red pepper, marinated broccolini, rice, radish, fennel, pickled carrot, cilantro, chile lime peanut, sesame oil [vegan][gluten-free]

lemon-herb beer-brined & fried half chicken, coconut & scallion rice, jalapeño, edamame, ginger, lemongrass, carrot, basil, mint, sweet chili vinaigrette

14oz prime espresso-rubbed ribeye, marinated & grilled asparagus, white cheddar-chive mashed potato, steak butter

grilled dijon-marinated chicken breast, dijon sauce, green bean, yellow squash, zucchini, red onion, mashed potato, chive [gluten-free]

12oz skirt steak, ranchero, ancho rice & beans, grilled red onion & jalapeño [gluten-free]

white cheddar, mashed potato, cumin, cilantro, chile & basil oil, roasted red pepper sauce, ancho rice & beans [vegetarian]

grilled shrimp, andouille, étouffée, white rice, red & green bell pepper, chile oil, cheddar-chive cornbread biscuit, cajun butter

braised beef, oven-roasted carrot, crimini mushroom, grilled red onion, mashed potato, weissenheimer hefeweizen gravy

limoncello-soaked lady fingers, lemon curd, limoncello mascarpone, whipped cream, pistachio lemon brittle [vegetarian]

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

carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, walnuts, powdered sugar, cinnamon whipped cream [vegetarian]

layered cream cake, cranberry, blueberry, strawberry, cinnamon streusel, mascarpone cream, house-made mixed berry jam, powdered sugar [vegetarian]

four layer double chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, powdered sugar, cinnamon whipped cream [vegetarian]

ancho butter, corn, black beans, onion, white rice

asparagus, olive oil, salt & pepper

yellow cornmeal, buttermilk, whole milk, butter, chive, white cheddar

white rice, edamame, green onions, coconut milk

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

salt & pepper, made-to-order

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

green beans, olive oil, salt & pepper

panini bread, herb garlic butter

whole peeled potatoes, heavy cream, butter, salt & pepper

leavened, oven-baked flatbread

seasoned, crispy yukon gold potato wedges

seasonal blend of roasted vegetables

seasonal

yukon gold potatoes, olive oil, salt & pepper

lightly toasted bread of your choosing served with house-made mixed berry jam and butter.

battered cod served with choice of side, and a beverage

served with choice of side, and a beverage

served with choice of side, and a beverage

served with choice of side, and a beverage

served with choice of side, and a beverage

served with choice of side, and a beverage

a small assortment of seasonal fruit

from The Art of Tea, this bright and brisk high grown estate whole leaf Nilgiri tea has been carefully hand-blended with smooth rich Yunnan golden buds to create a supremely classic infusion that can be enjoyed at any time of day

sweeten your senses with a tart and tangy rush to the palate from this pomegranate green tea. select organic green tea is hand tossed in a large wok, dried to perfection, then carefully blended with organic raspberries and essence of pomegranate. from the Art of Tea

Classic cola served over ice.

Crisp, refreshing cola with zero sugar, served over ice.

Crisp lemon-lime soda served over ice.

Bright, fruity orange soda served over ice.

Bold, creamy root beer served over ice.

Bold, spicy cherry cola served over ice.

Citrus-flavored soda served over ice.

Sweet-tart lemonade served over ice.

Natalie's orange juice is made from 100% fresh Florida oranges. No preservatives, no artificial ingredients, no added sugar, & no GMOs are added.

DESTIHL dark roast cold brew coffee, local cream, choice of simple syrup: classic, vanilla, apricot sage, peach or honey

Made with 100% Arabica beans. Our signature blend is made with Colombian, Kenyan and French Roast coffee beans from 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.

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.

Session IPA - Less than 0.5% ABV - Run Wild is the ultimate sessionable IPA for craft beer lovers. Brewed with a blend of five Northwest hops, it has an approachable bitterness to balance the specialty malt body. Always refreshing and only 65 calories.

Classic craft Golden style. - Less than 0.5% ABV - Refreshing, clean, balanced, and light-bodied. Subtle earthy and spicy notes are balanced with citrusy aromas. Brewed with premium malts and American hops and crafted to remove gluten*. Vegan. Non-GMO. *This product is fermented from grains containing gluten and crafted to remove gluten. The gluten content of this product cannot be verified, and this product may contain gluten.

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.

Hazy IPA - 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.

West Coast-Style IPA - 6.9% ABV - Like the bold colors & patterns of a tie-dye shirt, this West Coast-Style IPA is bursting with psychedelic hoppy & fruity aromas swirling with abundant American hop flavor & bitterness and a vintage malt backdrop.

Hazy IPA - 6.8% ABV - TourBus features a 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!

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout - 14.6% ABV - Like a Matryoshka or 'nesting' doll, the secret of Dosvidanya Imperial Stout lies locked deep within her dark, mysterious and elaborate wooden layers. We said Dosvidanya, or 'farewell', to the hidden soul of this oak bourbon barrel-aged beer for several months before now revealing its rich flavors like dark chocolate, toffee, black cherries, and coffee along with robust & roasty maltiness that finishes dry.

Imperial Stout Aged in 18-22 Year Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrels - 14.6% ABV 0 Like a Matryoshka or 'nesting' doll, the secret of Dosvidanya Imperial Stout lies locked deep within her dark, mysterious and elaborate wooden layers. Aged in Wild Turkey Extra-Aged 18-22 year bourbon barrels, this beer was patiently rested before revealing rich notes of dark chocolate, toffee, black cherry, and coffee. Bold, roasty malt character carries through to a smooth, dry finish.

Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted Coconut - 13.6% ABV - Like a Matryoshka or 'nesting' doll, the secret of Dosvidanya lies locked deep within her dark, mysterious and elaborate wooden layers. We said Dosvidanya, or farewell', to the hidden soul of this rye whiskey barrel-aged beer for several months before now revealing its rich, robust & roasty maltiness. This Imperial Stout brings notes of toasted coconut with spiciness from the barrel and added rye for a harmonious flavor experience.

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Cacao Nibs, Cinnamon & Chiles - 15% ABV - Like a Matryoshka or 'nesting' doll, the secret of Dosvidanya lies locked deep within her dark, mysterious and elaborate wooden layers. We said Dosvidanya, or ʻfarewellʼ, to the hidden soul of this oak bourbon barrel-aged beer for several months before now revealing its rich, robust & roasty maltiness. This Imperial Stout brings notes of bourbon, cacao, cinnamon & chiles together with a dry finish.

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.

India Pale Ale - 6.7% ABV - ILL-IPA, first brewed by DESTIHL in 2018 is a traditional IPA that delivers a victorious hop blend, providing citrus & tropical notes, balanced bitterness and backbone for steadfast marching for dear old Illini! Each sip offers fresh, hoppy aroma & flavor, making it the perfect way to unwind and celebrate your Illinois Loyalty! Raise a toast and Hail Alma Mater! Oskee Wow Wow!! DESTIHL Brewery is a Proud Partner of ICON and Fighting Illini Athletics

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!

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.

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.

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.

American 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 is a Proud Partner of ICON and Fighting Illini Athletics

American Wheat Ale with Peach - 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.

Barrel-Aged Sour Fruit Ale - ABV % Varies per Variant - 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: 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, and lactose, creating a beer with a vibrant purple color, sweetness, and spice reminiscent of the flavors in the classic dessert!

WiLD Sour Series: Raspberry Berliner Weisse - 4.2% ABV - Lynnbrook, named after our founder's family farm, is a wild Berliner-style Weisse with raspberries added. The result is a refreshing, fuchsia-colored beer with an aroma of raspberry-lemon, giving way to hints of brie with subtle lemon and yogurt-like flavors supported by tart, fresh raspberries, and underlying lactic sourness.

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.

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.

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).

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).