Rhodell Brewery

Rhodell Brewery In Peoria Is Expanding, Adding New Equipment

In Beer News by Ryan

Rhodell Brewery, situated on Peoria’s riverfront, is adding new fermentation tanks – doubling the amount of beer the brewery can produce.

The Peoria Journal Star reports the brewery will be adding a total of four new stainless-steel fermentation tanks and seven carbonation tanks.

“We haven’t changed the business in 15 years, and all the statistics say it’s crying out for change and investment,” said co-owner Mark Johnstone, a Scotland native who will observe the brewery’s 15th anniversary on May 1. The festivities will include limited-edition T-shirts and retro brews.

The custom-made fermentation tanks will hold just under 100 gallons, a sizable increase from the current 50-gallon tanks. The equipment — a five-figure investment — will allow the brewery to produce beer in a more efficient manner but are still small enough for Johnstone to keep the variety he’s become known for.

Rhodell Brewery produced 400 barrels of beer last year.

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The brewery is unique in that it is the only brewery in Illinois where individuals can brew their own beer.

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