Fresh Black Horizon Grayslake Drops lead an incredible Thursday delivery at Beer Bazaar, bringing cozy stouts, heavy-hitting West Coast DIPAs, high-proof rum, and canned cocktails to our shelves! Happy #NewBrewThursday, everyone! Kristin is behind the bar tonight pouring cold draft lines and helping you assemble your weekend haul. From autumn-inspired pumpkin ciders to classic German-style festival lagers, our walk-in coolers and spirit shelves are fully stocked.
Explore Today’s Black Horizon Grayslake Drops & New Restocks
Black Horizon Brewing Company
- Quiet Contemplation Coffee Cinnamon Vanilla Stout (7.5% ABV): A cozy, rich stout conditioned on fresh cold brew coffee, sweet vanilla beans, and warm cinnamon. It delivers velvety layers of dark cacao, roasted coffee beans, and a gentle bakery spice finish.
- Big Kahuna Double West Coast IPA (8.0% ABV): A heavy-hitting, unapologetic West Coast DIPA. Loaded with aggressive American hops for a massive nose of sticky pine resin, dank citrus peel, and grapefruit, backed by a firm, palate-cleansing bitterness.
- Horizonte Azul Mexican-Style Lager (4.8% ABV): Crisp, light-bodied, and built for ultimate refreshment. Features a soft corn malt sweetness and a bone-dry, snappy finish.
Southern Tier Brewing Company
- Collaboration with Bold Rock Hard Cider: Imperial Pumqueen Hard Cider (8.6% ABV) — A high-octane autumn cider infused with Southern Tier’s legendary Pumking spices. Expect crisp orchard apple layered with warm nutmeg, cinnamon, and sweet vanilla cream.
- Maple Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout (8.6% ABV): A decadent imperial stout brewed with real pumpkin, spices, and rich maple syrup. Dark chocolate and roasted espresso malts blend seamlessly with sticky maple sweetness and baking spice.
3 Floyds Distilling
- Sea Cruelty Rum — Banana & Coconut (50.0% ABV / 100 Proof): A high-proof spiced rum infused with real banana and toasted coconut. Bold, warming, and tropical with a high-octane kick engineered for tiki cocktails or sipping over ice. Restocked!
Tip Top Proper Cocktails
- Naked & Famous Canned Cocktail (25.0% ABV): An iconic modern classic! Equal parts mezcal, Aperol, yellow herbal liqueur, and lime juice for a smoky, tart, and complex pour.
- Margarita Canned Cocktail (26.0% ABV): Spirit-forward and classic. Made with real tequila, orange curaçao, and lime juice for a perfectly balanced cocktail with zero fluff.
- Oaxaca Old Fashioned Canned Cocktail (37.0% ABV): A smoky agave twist on the classic Old Fashioned, blending reposado tequila, artisanal mezcal, organic agave nectar, and aromatic bitters.
Hopewell Brewing Co.
- Oktoberfest Festbier (5.0% ABV): A clean, modern take on the Bavarian festival lager. Golden-amber in color with elegant notes of toasted grain, light honey sweetness, and a crisp, herbal hop finish.
- Ride or Die Pale Ale (5.5% ABV): Hopewell’s flagship daily pale ale. Bright, cheerful, and crisp with a punchy hop profile of fresh grapefruit, pine resin, and floral citrus. Restocked!
Spiteful Brewing
- Oktoberfest German-Style Märzen (5.5% ABV): A traditional autumn lager pouring a rich copper color. Features comforting layers of toasted biscuit crust, caramel malt sweetness, and a clean, balanced hop bitterness.
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
- Blood Orange Blonde Ale (5.0% ABV): An easy-drinking golden ale infused with real blood orange purée for a bright, zesty citrus punch over a crisp, balanced malt bed. Restocked!
- Speakerswagon German-Style Pilsner (5.0% ABV): A classic, crisp Chicago pilsner showcasing doughy Pilsner malt and noble German hops for a floral, spicy snap on the finish. Restocked!
Boulevard Brewing Company
- Unfiltered Wheat American Wheat Ale (4.4% ABV): An iconic Midwestern staple. Naturally cloudy and light-bodied with a soft, doughy wheat base, subtle citrus notes, and an exceptionally smooth finish.
Founders Brewing Co.
- Easy Drinking Beer Golden Lager (5.0% ABV): Straightforward and refreshingly uncomplicated. Pours bright and golden with a light bready malt backbone and a clean, crisp finish. Restocked!
Grab Your Thursday Releases in Downtown Grayslake
These new releases and high-proof spirits move quickly, so make sure to plan your taproom run early! Pull up a stool with Kristin at the bar, sample our new draft lines, or build a custom craft four-pack from our walk-in coolers to enjoy at home.
Give our shop a call at (224) 541-4494 if you want our team to hold a specific item. You can view our complete schedule of live music, food trucks, and pop-ups on the Beer Bazaar Events Calendar. To check what fresh kegs we are actively pouring on draft right now, head over to the main Beer Bazaar Home Page. Come visit us in the historic Village of Grayslake center tonight!
