Happy Friday! Kristin is holding down the bar this evening, and we have a massive lineup of fresh drops and restocked favorites to kick off your weekend. Whether you’re looking for a high-gravity barrel-aged stout or a functional THC elixir, the coolers are fully loaded.
Stop by Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030) to secure these latest releases!
Heavy Hitters & Seasonal Specials
- Dragon’s Milk (Holland, MI) | Find more from Dragon’s Milk here
- Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout (17% ABV): A monumental achievement in barrel-aging, this stout is intense and robust with deep notes of charred oak, vanilla, and dark chocolate.
- Hop Butcher for the World (Chicago, IL) | Find more from Hop Butcher here
- Forever’s Gonna Start Tonight (8.5% ABV): A lush Hazy DIPA collaboration with Mikerphone Brewing featuring Peacharine, Mosaic, Eclipse, and Quantum Eclipse hops.
- Oregon Cool American IPA (7% ABV): A crisp, piney IPA showcasing Centennial and Crystal hops.
- Cold Pizza Cold IPA (6% ABV): A clean, snappy Cold IPA powered by Citra and Vic Secret hops.
- Cricket Hill: An English-style Extra Special Bitter (ESB) hopped with Cascade and Crystal.
Local Favorites & Restocks
- Phase Three Brewing Company (Lake Zurich, IL) | Find more from Phase Three here
- Hefe Hefeweizen (5.2% ABV): A traditional German-style wheat ale with classic notes of banana and clove.
- Amber (5.2% ABV): (Restocked!) Their beautifully balanced, malt-forward Amber Ale is back in stock.
- Art History Brewing (Geneva, IL) | Find more from Art History here
- Dithering Butter (5.1% ABV): A traditional Yorkshire Best Bitter with a smooth, biscuit-like malt profile.
- Art History Minor (5.5% ABV): A crushable Session IPA built for all-day enjoyment.
- Bauhaus Pilsner & Krausen Lager: (Restocked!) These clean, crisp local favorites are officially back.
- Begyle Brewing (Chicago, IL) | Find more from Begyle here
- Dicey Riley Irish Red (5% ABV): A smooth, toasty Irish-style Red Ale perfect for the season.
Fruit-Forward Sours & Ciders
- Drekker Brewing Company (Fargo, ND) | Find more from Drekker here
- Chonk: Pineapple and White Chocolate (7.5% ABV): A decadent, sundae-inspired sour with creamy white chocolate and tropical pineapple.
- Bubble Prrrts (6.5% ABV): A nostalgic, candy-inspired bubblegum sour.
- Burt Gummer (7% ABV): A Hazy IPA collaboration with Bricksworth Beer.
- 1911 Established (Lafayette, NY) | Find more from 1911 here
- Strawberry Hard Cider (6.9% ABV): A vibrant, fruit-forward cider featuring the sweet and tart essence of fresh strawberries.
Functional THC Elixirs & Spirits
- Feels Factory | Find more from Feels Factory here
- Zen AF (5mg THC): (Restocked!) A relaxing blend of lavender and vanilla enhanced with Ashwagandha, Valerian root, and L-Theanine.
- Flow State (5mg THC / 10mg CBD): (Restocked!) A focus-driven mango, ginger, and orange elixir with Caffeine, L-Theanine, and Rhodiola.
- Santa Margherita | Find more here
- Pinot Grigio 2024: A world-renowned, crisp white wine known for its clean finish and versatility.
