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DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works
318 S Towanda Ave
Normal, Illinois, 61761-2212
United States
(309) 862-2337 | map
destihl.com
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- 3.8
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Ratings by AylwinForbes:
Reviewed by AylwinForbes from Illinois
2.84/5 rDev -28.5%
vibe: 3 | quality: 2.5 | service: 3 | selection: 3
2.84/5 rDev -28.5%
vibe: 3 | quality: 2.5 | service: 3 | selection: 3
Being a locavore when it comes to beer, I felt it incumbent upon me to visit this place when visiting with student interns this past summer. I just stopped by for a quick one so cannot offer a full review, so take it for what it is worth. The place is very contemporary in style and maybe would not be out of place in say Portland or other points west. As it is, it sits in a large car park behind Hobby Lobby.
Unfortunately, I rolled the dice on a tripel, at least that is what the board said. Regrettably, it was perhaps the worst beer I have ever paid serious money for. What can I say? It was just dreadful: more like an alcoholic Mountain Dew than anything. On that basis I would not recommend trying any of the others.
Beyond the establishments that understand what constitutes good beer, there is a population of places flogging the "craft beer" image ineptly. It does the business no good to have swill portrayed as good beer. This seems to be the case here unfortunately.
Nov 03, 2009Unfortunately, I rolled the dice on a tripel, at least that is what the board said. Regrettably, it was perhaps the worst beer I have ever paid serious money for. What can I say? It was just dreadful: more like an alcoholic Mountain Dew than anything. On that basis I would not recommend trying any of the others.
Beyond the establishments that understand what constitutes good beer, there is a population of places flogging the "craft beer" image ineptly. It does the business no good to have swill portrayed as good beer. This seems to be the case here unfortunately.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois
4/5 rDev +0.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
4/5 rDev +0.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4
NORMAL brewery restaurant set up and vibe, well polished and clean. Had lunch with the NORMAL sandwiches, salads etc on the menu, good food that in some dishes gets decently adventurous with flavors. Beer list was extensive, both in a full tap list, and bottles to go, hello Dosvidanya variants! I appreciate that apparently this selection is NORMAL for them. Though style diversity was ok at best. Service was not fast nor very attentive, but they were very friendly and helpful, just seemed liked they were a little shorthanded (seems to have become pretty NORMAL these days!). Overall a NORMAL brewery/restaurant concept experience
Apr 19, 2023Reviewed by wmscottsimpsonjr from Missouri
4.19/5 rDev +5.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.5
4.19/5 rDev +5.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.5
Large, busy restaurant, but the service was attentive. The food was very good, and I enjoyed the beers I had. There were 17 beers on tap, of which I had three.
May 04, 2019Reviewed by onlymurderers from Illinois
3.5/5 rDev -11.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -11.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.5
Prefer to keep to one overall rating per beer/place. etc., so this rating is maybe lower than it should be. That said, their food is incredible, but their Granite City vibe is not.
Sep 19, 2017Rated by JLateralus21 from Illinois
4.83/5 rDev +21.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
4.83/5 rDev +21.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
Great food/service. Excellent sour selection, lacking on the hoppy selection. Good place to just go and chill and drink craft beer.
Dec 28, 2014Reviewed by WestHam973 from Illinois
4.5/5 rDev +13.4%
4.5/5 rDev +13.4%
The beer is great and getting better all the time, The food is simply amazing. Try The Fish Tacos that are made with Swordfish, and it sounds crazy but is delicious Chili Relleno stuffed with mashed potatos
Oct 24, 2014
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works in Normal, IL
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