It is officially #NewBeerThursday, and Nader is all smiles behind a massive wall of new arrivals! We have everything from “unicorn” tequila restocks and barrel-aged dessert packs to fresh collaborations and roasty nitro treats.
Stop by Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030) and secure these latest releases!
Spirits Spotlight: Rare Tequila Restocks
- Tequila Fortaleza (Tequila, Jalisco) | Fortaleza Official
- Blanco: (Restocked!) One of the most sought-after additive-free tequilas on the market. Strict Limit: 1 bottle per person.
- Tequila Arette (Tequila, Jalisco) | Arette Official
- Añejo: (Restocked!) Known for its smooth, oak-aged complexity—a perfect sipper for any evening.
Barrel-Aged & Specialty Packs
- Boulevard Brewing Company (Kansas City, MO) | Boulevard Official
- Neapolitan Mix Pack: (Restocked!) The ultimate dessert trio in one sixer:
- Strawberry Sour Ale: Aged in wine casks.
- Vanilla Imperial Stout: Bourbon barrel-aged for 14 months with Madagascar vanilla beans.
- Imperial Chocolate Milk Stout: Bourbon barrel-aged for over a year on cocoa nibs.
- Neapolitan Mix Pack: (Restocked!) The ultimate dessert trio in one sixer:
- Founders Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids, MI) | Founders Official
- KBS Caramel (12% ABV): The latest sweet treat in the KBS series. This Imperial Stout is aged in bourbon barrels and balanced by notes of charred wood and rich, creamy caramel.
- Ommegang (Cooperstown, NY) | Ommegang Official
- Rosetta (5.6% ABV): A traditional Belgian Kriek-style ale. It is an elegant blend of tart Oud Bruin and cherry Cuvee Brut, offering a complex interplay of sweet and tart.
Fresh Hops & Collaborations
- Riverlands Brewing Company (St. Charles, IL) | Riverlands Official
- West By Northwest (8.2% ABV): A powerhouse collaboration with Gnosis Brewing. This Double NEIPA is double dry-hopped with Motueka, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin for a tropical, citrus-heavy punch.
- Dean Street: (Restocked!) Their beloved flagship Hazy IPA.
- Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. (Decorah, IA) | Toppling Goliath Official
- Fire, Skulls & Money (7.8% ABV): A rich and hazy DIPA featuring a heavy-hitting hop journey of Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy, and Nelson.
- Blind Corner Brewery (Chicago, IL) | Blind Corner Official
- Booter (6% ABV): (Restocked!) A pillowy Hazy IPA with notes of mango, orange, and blueberry from Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops.
- Sub4 (3.9% ABV): (Restocked!) A light, sessionable Hazy IPA featuring Citra, Motueka, and Idaho 7.
Roasty Malts & Local Favorites
- Surly Brewing Company (Minneapolis, MN) | Surly Official
- Nitro Coffee Ale (5.5% ABV): A collaboration with Peace Coffee. This Brown Ale is smoothed out on nitro with creamy notes of burnt sugar, vanilla, and toffee.
- Dry Irish Stout: A crisp, roasty, and classic interpretation of the style.
- Scorched Earth Brewing Company (Algonquin, IL) | Scorched Earth Official
- Exiled Angel (7.5% ABV): (Restocked!) A Belgian Golden Strong Ale exploding with complexity—fruit, honey, bubblegum, and spice.
- Hickster: (Restocked!) Their ultra-crushable, award-winning American Cream Ale.
