Happy Friday, Grayslake! Brigid will be your bartender this evening, and we have an absolute powerhouse of a lineup to kick off the weekend. Don’t forget to wear your festive worst—we are hosting our Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM!
We have landed some truly world-class rarities, including a 2019 Peated Barleywine from Italy and a massive dessert stout from Prairie. Whether you are here for the high-ABV sippers or the fresh Hazy IPAs, the coolers are stacked.
Stop by Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030) to stock up and sing your heart out!
Barrel-Aged & Seasonal Dark Beers
- Birra Baladin (Piozzo, Italy) | Find more from Birra Baladin here
- 2019 Xyauyù Fumè Riserva Barleywine (14% ABV): A masterpiece of Italian brewing. This “static” beer is aged in Islay Scotch barrels, resulting in a complex profile of peat smoke, tobacco, and dried fruits. This is a rare, cellar-worthy sipper for serious enthusiasts.
- Prairie Artisan Ales (Krebs, OK) | Find more from Prairie Artisan Ales here
- King Nut Barrel Aged Stout (13.6% ABV): A decadent dessert in a glass. This Imperial Stout is aged in bourbon barrels and conditioned on vanilla, coconut, dry roasted peanuts, hazelnut spread, and toasted marshmallow.
- Okie Gift Pack: The perfect holiday gift featuring a curated selection of Prairie’s heavy hitters.
- Saugatuck Brewing Company (Douglas, MI) | Find more from Saugatuck here
- Blueberry Maple Stout (6% ABV): A fan-favorite “pancake in a glass”. This stout leads with bold aromatics of sweet maple syrup and finishes with a burst of ripe blueberries.
IPAs, Lagers & Fresh Hops
- Phase Three Brewing Company (Lake Zurich, IL) | Find more from Phase Three here
- Pixel Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV): A soft, juicy Hazy IPA that focuses on bright tropical fruit saturation.
- Perpetual Sounds DDH Hazy Double IPA (8.1% ABV): Double Dry-Hopped with Mosaic and Amarillo. Expect layers of citrus zest, blueberry notes, and a floral punch.
- Hop Butcher for the World (Chicago, IL) | Find more from Hop Butcher here
- Double Grid Hazy DIPA (7.5% ABV): A massive version of their flagship, featuring Citra and Mosaic.
- Live From Chicago American IPA (6.75% ABV): A collaboration with Crushed By Giants featuring Simcoe, Citra, and Galaxy for a classic, piney-meets-tropical profile.
- Aspect of Capricorn Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV): Brewed with Honeydew Skyfarm, featuring Peacharine and Ella hops for a stone-fruit and melon-forward aroma.
- Milkstachio Milk Stout (6% ABV): A collaboration with Dryhop Brewers. This creamy stout features toasted pistachios and vanilla.
- Art History Brewing (Geneva, IL) | Find more from Art History here
- Krausen American Lager (4.6% ABV): A crisp, refreshing lager utilizing the traditional krausening process for a clean finish.
- Bauhaus Pilsner (5.2% ABV): A structured, German-style pilsner with a spicy noble hop snap.
Hemp Beverages & NA Sodas
- Cheech and Chong Bud Farm | Find more from Cheech and Chong here
- Cheeched Pink Lemonade (Sativa): 10mg THC shot designed for an uplifting, social buzz.
- Chonged Mixed Berry (Indica): 10mg THC shot tailored for a relaxing, chill evening.
- New Creation Soda Works (Bishop, GA) | Find more from New Creation here
- Split Banana Cream Soda: A nostalgic, dessert-style soda with real banana flavor.
- Root 42 Root Beer: A classic, small-batch root beer with deep sarsaparilla and vanilla notes.
