Fizz-tastic News! New Sodas & Elixirs Arrive at Beer Bazaar Grayslake!
Grayslake, IL – Get ready, soda lovers and curious sippers! Your favorite Grayslake destination, Beer Bazaar Bottle Shop and Taproom, is bubbling over with an incredible array of new, unique, and utterly delicious non-alcoholic beverages. We’ve just stocked up with fantastic finds from Rare Brew, Deadless, and New Creation Soda Works, ensuring we’ve got a flavor for every craving, from low-caffeine sips to energizing elixirs and classic root beer!
Whether you’re the designated driver, taking a break from alcohol, or simply exploring exciting new tastes, these craft sodas offer a refreshing and diverse experience.
Rare Brew: Fruity & Floral Sparkling Teas
Looking for something light, sophisticated, and wonderfully refreshing? These Rare Brew sparkling teas are praised for being zero sugar, no calories, and free of artificial sweeteners. They’re bursting with natural fruit and floral notes, perfect for a relaxed moment or a designated driver!
- Passionfruit Tangerine (Low Caffeine): A vibrant blend of tropical passionfruit and zesty tangerine, balanced with green rooibos, white tea, and a hint of grapefruit. Reviewers note its bright, tropical profile.
- Bourbon Ginger Pear (Low Caffeine): A sophisticated mix of warm ginger with a pleasant “bite,” sweet pear, and a subtle bourbon-like essence. Featuring green rooibos and delicate elderflower, this brew is designed to “wow your tastebuds.”
- Pineapple Melon (Caffeine Free): Escape to paradise with this juicy combination of pineapple and watermelon, brightened by apple, cranberry, and hibiscus. It’s often highlighted as “tropical and refreshing,” perfect for any occasion.
- Raspberry Hibiscus (Caffeine Free): A delightful, tart, and sweet soda featuring real raspberries, pomegranate, and the subtle tang of hibiscus. Described as combining luscious raspberry flavor with a subtle floral hint.
- Peach Tree Hops (Caffeine Free): An intriguing and refreshing blend of natural peach flavor with the aromatic essence of hops and orange peel. Some say it offers “hoppy notes of beloved IPA beer with the juicy freshness of peach tea.”
- Sparkling Green Tea Pilsner (High Caffeine): A bold and hoppy green tea blend with a crisp, pilsner-like finish. Reviewers rave about its “great Pilsner taste” and consider it a “perfect weekend or after work pick me up!” – an amazing alternative to beer.
Deadless: Energizing Elixirs & Adaptogenic Wonders
Need a boost without the traditional energy drink crash? Deadless offers a unique take on energy, with some featuring adaptogens and nootropics for an added lift! They’re all-natural, vegan, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic, providing clean energy without artificial flavors.
- Evil Island (50mg Caffeine): Vibe hard in paradise with this tropical explosion of pineapple, mango, passionfruit, and guava. It’s described as “tropical, fun, and uplifting,” making it a perfect choice for those who want to “feel included without compromising.”
- Citrus Sinner (50mg Caffeine): Tangy, light, and energizing, this “dash of lightning in a can” features vibrant notes of tangerine, orange, and grapefruit. It provides a “smooth lift” and “clean energy without the crash,” according to users.
- Bloody Berry (50mg Caffeine): Bold, tart, and “bloody delicious,” this dark and juicy soda hits with raspberry, cherry, and deep black currant. Reviewers love the “bold, natural flavors” and the fact that it’s “loaded with adaptogens.”
Deadless Sparkling Adaptogenic Elixirs are more than just sodas; they’re functional beverages! Packed with adaptogens and nootropics to help you feel your best:
- Ashwagandha: For improved mood and stress balance.
- Lion’s Mane: To sharpen focus and cognitive function.
- L-Theanine: For relaxation and mood support.
- Rhodiola Rosea: To combat fatigue and boost performance.
New Creation Soda Works: Creamy Classics & Southern Charm
Indulge in some nostalgic and uniquely creamy delights from New Creation, a brand dedicated to changing how people look at soda with real ingredients and pure cane sugar.
- Old Fashioned Root Beer: A heavy-bodied, creamy, and silky root beer with deep caramel, vanilla, and pecan notes, a mellow sassafras flavor, and a clean wintergreen finish. Many consider it their new favorite, praised for being “fantastic” and having a “super unique touch of pecan.” It also makes for the best root beer float!
- Cream Soda: Inspired by traditional Swedish Krümkake, this cream soda is a medium-bodied, silky, and surprisingly crisp delight with creamy, buttery, caramel, vanilla, and pecan notes. Reviewers find it “phenomenal on its own, with bourbon, or with ice cream!”
- Split! Banana Cream Soda: Created exclusively for the Savannah Bananas baseball team, this banana cream soda boasts a creamy caramel flavor with a banana bread finish. It’s taking the country by storm and is lauded for its “absolutely incredible” taste, with an immediate rush of banana followed by a “mouth-filling cream & cream pie flavor.” It goes perfectly with vanilla ice cream!
Come on down to Beer Bazaar Bottle Shop and Taproom in Grayslake, IL today, July 11, 2025, to discover your new favorite soda from Rare Brew, Deadless, and New Creation! Which one will you try first?


