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Amanda Stephens
Amanda Stephens
Event Specialist

8 years in business

We speak English

3 team members

DESTIHL Brewery is an industrial wedding venue located in Normal, Illinois, where you can get married surrounded by handcrafted, full-bodied, aging beers. This unique venue space opened to the public in 2017 and is ideal for those who want a one stop shop for their specail day. The 47,000-square-foot brewery complex is located on six acres of scenic land.

Facilities and Capacity

The indoor Barrel Room was initially reserved for the practical application of aging beers. But starting in 2017, this room has been hosting weddings and other gatherings where you can pair delicious food with the award-winning beers. The modern-industrial Barrel Room is located in DESTIHL Brewery and accommodates 175 guests for a seated dinner or 250 for a cocktail reception. The space is filled with custom antique barn wood and steel tables. You and your guests will be surrounded by more than 150 oak barrels that are aging beers while you are celebrating. This room also provides a scenic view of the adjacent lake, and is flexible enough to be arranged based on the type of wedding you are hosting. There is also an outdoor Courtyard available for up to 175 guests for your ceremony & a fun outdoor space during the reception.

Services Offered

The Barrel Room offers a wide variety of catering and beverage services. The talented culinary team will work with you to customize and hand-select the menu for your wedding, including the perfect brews to pair with the food. They offer plated dinners and buffets. You can choose to serve a number of the beers during your reception but they also offer wine & spirit selections.

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Pricing information

Starting at $7,500
Couples usually spend $15,000
Reception
$3,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of April through December.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Brewery

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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Reviews of DESTIHL Brewery

Weddingwire
5.0/5 2 reviews
Google
4.6/5 630 reviews
N
Nicholas Sent on 04/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

We got married over the past weekend and the staff here are just amazing! The food was fantastic and everything just went perfectly! We highly recommend Destihl for anyone who is thinking of getting married!
S
Stephanie Sent on 08/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic wedding venue!

My husband and I got married at Destihl Brewery in Normal, IL! From the start, Destihl provides a great package to couples looking to get married in a beautiful location, and our event manager, Ally, was great. Ally was communicative, supportive, detailed, and kind, and she answered all of our questions and guided us through the process with care. On our wedding day and night, as small questions or details came up, she was fantastic with helping us get what we wanted out of our day with no added stress! The food was fantastic, and the drink menu is extensive (and includes fun options like slushies!). We got a number of compliments from our guests on how great the food and drinks were! The outdoor set-up for our wedding ceremony was beautiful, and it was nice to have that space for photos and for guests to use during the reception as well.

The only drawback from our experience was that we could not afford the rate to rent the room for Friday night as a rehearsal dinner, which meant we needed to rehearse in a different space and could not set up in the space until the morning of the event. This may be something for couples to consider when booking this venue, as this led us to book another venue for the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner due to cost.

However, from start to finish, the Destihl team was communicative and understanding of our needs. Having their online portal to use throughout the process is also fantastic: the portal contains a history of all emails/messages sent back and forth from the start of the booking and planning process, as well as all contracts (which was very helpful to see and refer back to when budgeting and after our save-the-date guest numbers dropped when guests had RSVPd). Our event manager, Ally, also wrote us a kind card on our wedding day, and we are so happy we got to work with her!

All in all, we highly recommend!
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Team

Amanda Stephens
Amanda Stephens
Event Specialist
Ally Frietsch
Ally Frietsch
Event Manager
Hunter Ellis
Hunter Ellis
Event Manager

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