Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBilly Barooz Pub & Grill
Champaign, IL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Billy Barooz Pub & Grill runs a beer program that is broad without being shallow. The draft list moves through lagers, IPAs, stouts, porters, and Belgian styles, with named pours like Great Lakes Eliot Ness Lager, Bell's Two-Hearted Ale, Founders Porter, and Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro. A separate bottled and canned section covers familiar domestic and imported labels, while a cider and flavored malt beverage list adds range. O'Doul's is the lone non-alcoholic beer. The kitchen is a full pub and grill operation, but the beer is the main draw.
- What should I order?
- Start with a draft pour of Bell's Two-Hearted Ale or Founders Porter. If you prefer a lighter lager, Great Lakes Eliot Ness Lager is a solid choice. For something creamier, Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro is on draft. The packaged list offers Old Style and Pabst Blue Ribbon in 16-ounce cans.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone who wants a beer list that covers classic American craft, imported standards, and easy-drinking domestic labels in one place. The draft selection should appeal to drinkers who look for specific named breweries rather than a generic tap lineup.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The draft list includes a wide span of styles—from lagers and IPAs to stouts, porters, and Belgian ales—alongside a separate bottled and canned section and a dedicated cider and flavored malt beverage list. O'Doul's is the one non-alcoholic beer on the menu.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A broad draft and packaged beer list spanning lagers, IPAs, stouts, porters, Belgian styles, and seasonals, with a separate cider and flavored malt beverage section. The draft lineup includes named craft selections like Bell's Two-Hearted Ale, Founders Porter, and Great Lakes Eliot Ness Lager, while the packaged list covers domestic and imported standards.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list spans multiple styles, including lagers, IPAs, stouts, porters, and Belgian ales.
- — Packaged beer section includes a wide range of domestic and imported labels in bottles and cans.
- — Cider and flavored malt beverages are listed separately, adding variety beyond beer.
Standout selections
- — Bell's Two-Hearted Ale — listed under draft beers.
- — Founders Porter — listed under draft beers.; Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro — listed under draft beers.
- — Great Lakes Eliot Ness Lager — listed under draft beers.
- — Old Style 16 Oz Can — listed under bottled/canned beers; 5.0% ABV noted on menu.
Nonalcoholic
O'Doul's is the sole non-alcoholic beer listed on the menu, appearing within the beer section. It provides a single option for those avoiding alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — O'Doul's non-alcoholic beer is listed on the menu's beer section.
Standout selections
- — O'Doul's — non-alcoholic beer listed in the beer section.
How it sits with the food
Billy Barooz Pub & Grill operates with a full food menu alongside the beer list, making it possible to pair a draft selection with a meal. The beer program itself is the focus of this review.
Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.
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