By Sam Wood and Patti Penn
WJBC’s Sam Wood and Patti Penn had an opportunity to tour DESTIHL’s new $14 million facility in Normal, Ill. this month. Listen (and view) the experience below:
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- Sam Wood learns a lot about brewing.
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- Brewing begins.
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- Watching with a close eye.
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- Creating beauty and function.
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- Interior decorating beer style.
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- Trying to understand what a customer wants can be rewarding and a challenge all in one.
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- Employees are preparing for a busy few weeks to make opening happen on time.
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- Last minute finishes will allow the facility to open on time.
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- Explaining the importance of canning.
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- Destihl welcomes Route 66 visitors.
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- Sam Wood learns brewing secrets.
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- Barrel rooms have grown in the new location.
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- So many things to prepare before the first day.
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- Water is key.
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- Hop Head.
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- Machine Magic.
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- More magic.
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- Brewing while building with ease.
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- Looking outside at the progress made this month.
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- New machines offer exciting possibilities.
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- Hands on brewing makes Destihl a fan favorite.
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- Distribution will grow with the new options.
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- Customer experience is key.
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- Specialty barrels add flavor.
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- The larger facility offers brewing options.
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- Laborers add the finishing touches.
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- Staff is already brewing in the new location.
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- This facility will offer a peek a boo window so visitors can see production.
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- Keg rooms are preparing for the open.
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- Constant decisions keep all moving forward to the grand opening.
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- Kegs are marked with batch information.
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- The building has an inviting front.
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- Keeping a watchful eye.
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- Full production is almost here.
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- Making beer takes special equipment.
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- Constant care is given to each batch
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- Brewing begins.
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- Full speed ahead.
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- Machinery at the new facility.
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- Brew options have grown with the bigger location.
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- Radio magic.
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- Kegs packed for transport.
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- Canning is a talent.
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- Logos can be found throughout the facility.
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- Interior brick work.
