Lil Beaver Brewery

Bloomington, IL

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-24 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

Lil Beaver Brewery runs a draft list of 30 current beers, from light lagers and amber/red to hazy/hoppy, stouts, seasonal, fruit beers, hard seltzers, domestics, and hard ciders. In-house brewing is central, and the gallery of past, present, and future beers shows a working brewhouse rather than a static tap wall. Prices stay between $5.50 and $9.00 depending on pour size and style, with 12, 16, and 20-ounce options across the board.

What should I order?: Start with Citra Space Crystals, a hazy double IPA triple dry hopped with Citra at 8.6% ABV, or Wainbows, a light hazy pale ale with Citra, Mosaic, and Cascade. For a darker pour, Silky Smooth Imperial Stout brings toasted hazelnuts, chocolate, and vanilla at 10% ABV.
Who will enjoy this place?: Anyone who wants a wide draft spread under one roof: lager drinkers, hop heads, stout fans, and those who prefer ciders or hard seltzers. The 12-, 16-, and 20-ounce pour options let drinkers match the beer style to the glass size.
When should I go?: A good stop for a tasting flight of various styles or a single full pour. The draft list changes often, so a visit when the seasonal and limited runs are on tap makes sense.
What should I expect to spend?: Draft beer prices range from $5.50 to $9.00 depending on pour size and beer style. Domestics like Busch Light start at $5.50 for 12 ounces, while the Silky Smooth Imperial Stout reaches $9.00 for 20 ounces.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: The combination of in-house brewing and a deep gallery of past, present, and future beers sets it apart from a standard taproom. The current draft list alone covers 30 items across lagers, ales, stouts, sours, porters, fruit beers, ciders, and seltzers.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Beer

A 30-item draft list updated Sep 22 spans light lagers, amber/red, Oktoberfest, hazy/hoppy, stouts, seasonal, fruit beers, hard seltzers, domestics, and hard ciders. In-house brewing is supported by a gallery of past, present, and future beers, with named selections like PDC Mexican Style Lager and Citra Space Crystals. Prices run $5.50–$9.00 by pour and style.

Menu strengths

— 30 current draft items across light lagers, amber/red, Oktoberfest, hazy/hoppy, stouts, seasonal, fruit beers, hard seltzers, domestics, and hard ciders, updated Sep 22.
— In-house brewing with a deep gallery of past, present, and future beers, including stouts, IPAs, pale ales, cream ales, wheat ales, sours, porters, lagers, and fruit beers.
— Draft prices from $5.50 to $9.00 depending on pour size and style, with 12oz, 16oz, and 20oz options.

Standout selections

— Citra Space Crystals: hazy double IPA triple dry hopped with Citra, 8.6% ABV.
— Silky Smooth Imperial Stout: imperial stout with toasted hazelnuts, chocolate, and vanilla, 10% ABV.
— Wainbows: light hazy pale ale brewed with Citra, Mosaic, and Cascade hops, 5.5% ABV.
— PDC Mexican Style Lager: Mexican-style lager brewed with lime zest, 5% ABV.

Pricing: Draft beer $5.50–$9.00 depending on pour size and style; 12oz, 16oz, and 20oz options.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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