NORMAL, Ill. – Just in time for the Homecoming celebration on campus, Illinois State University is partnering with DESTIHL Brewery to launch two new officially licensed beers, Redbird Ale and Battle Bird Lager. Both beers will debut at ISU's volleyball game on Friday, September 27, against Murray State and at the Homecoming football game against North Dakota State on September 28, 2024.
"We recognize that growing the Illinois State Athletics brand is one of our top priorities and look at this partnership with DESTIHL as continued progress toward that goal," Illinois State Deputy Director of Athletics Paul Kabbes said.