The freshest Friday craft beer drops Grayslake have officially arrived at Beer Bazaar on Friday, August 11, 2026! Carmen is behind the bar tonight serving cold draft pours and helping you build your weekend haul.
Our walk-in coolers and spirit displays are loaded with heavy-hitting hazy IPAs, fresh autumn cider donuts, authentic German Oktoberfest imports, high-potency THC agave spirits, and an ultra-rare 15-year Barbados rum.
Hop Butcher for the World: Fresh Hazy & West Coast IPAs
Chicago’s hazy IPA masters at Hop Butcher for the World dropped a powerhouse four-beer lineup:
- Big Fern (7.25% ABV American IPA): Packed with NZ Cascade, Mosaic Hyperboost, Simcoe Hyperboost, and Nelson Sauvin. A high-tech West Coast-leaning IPA bursting with dank passionfruit, white wine grape, and sticky pine resin.
- Pizza Tourist (4.75% ABV Italian-Style Pilsner): Dry-hopped with Saphir and Styrian Golding. Crisp, light, and herbaceous with notes of lemon zest, fresh noble spice, and a dry, snapping finish.
- Mild Giardiniera (6.25% ABV Hazy IPA): Saturated with Citra, El Dorado, and Mosaic hops. Pillowy soft with an overload of candied peach, juicy tangerine, and sweet tropical melon.
- Kielbasa King (7.5% ABV Hazy DIPA): Dry-hopped with Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin. An absolute juice bomb loaded with sweet blueberry jam, crushed gooseberry, and tropical nectar.
Phase Three Brewing & Saint Errant Collaboration
Lake Zurich powerhouse Phase Three Brewing Company returns with fresh IPAs, fruited sours, and crisp lagers:
- A Phase Called Three (7.5% ABV DDH Hazy DIPA): A high-tech collaboration with Saint Errant Brewing. Saturated with Nelson, Strata, Citra, and Motueka for layers of white grape nectar, ripe strawberry, lime zest, and dank passionfruit. Available on tap and in cans!
- So Ripe: Strawberry & Peach (5.0% ABV Fruited Sour): Jam-packed with real strawberry and peach purée for a bright, smoothie-like sour with a tart finish.
- P3 Lager (5.0% ABV American Lager — Restocked!): Their crisp, iconic taproom lager built for effortless, clean drinking.
1911 Established Ciders, Angry Orchard, & Shipyard Pumpkin
Autumn cider season has arrived early in our walk-in coolers:
- 1911 Established Cider Donut (6.9% ABV Hard Cider): Pressed from fresh New York apples and infused with brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and baking spices. Tastes like a warm, freshly fried cider donut! Available on tap and in cans.
- 1911 Established Sour with Cherry (6.9% ABV Hard Cider): A lip-smacking, tart cider conditioned on sour cherries with a bright, jammy finish.
- 1911 Established Sweet Apple (5.5% ABV Hard Cider): Smooth, lush, and naturally sweet with pure, juicy apple flavor.
- Angry Orchard Scream Thriller Variety Pack (5.0% ABV): Spooky 12-pack featuring Headless Pumpkin, Mystery Caller, Caramel Apple Curse, and Blood Orange ciders.
- Shipyard Brewing Company Smashed Pumpkin (9.0% ABV Imperial Pumpkin Ale): High-octane seasonal classic with warm nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger spice, and sweet pumpkin.
Art History, Old Irving, & Traditional German Oktoberfests
Celebrate Oktoberfest season with authentic Bavarian imports and local Chicago lagers:
- Art History Brewing Artoberfest (5.8% ABV Märzen): Classic German-style Märzen with toasted bread crust, soft caramel malt, and noble hop balance.
- Art History Brewing Kräusen (4.6% ABV) & Good Morning Munich (5.2% ABV): Ultra-crisp American and Helles lagers brewed for supreme drinkability.
- Old Irving Brewing Co. Modern Lore (5.0% ABV Hazy Pale Ale): A breezes collaboration with Gnosis Brewing hopped with Kohia Nelson and Citra. Available on tap and in cans!
- Old Irving Brewing Co. Oktoberfest (5.5% ABV Märzen): Deep golden-amber with toasted malt and noble hops.
- Authentic German Imports: Classic festival releases from Hacker-Pschorr (5.8%), Hofbräu (6.3%), and Paulaner (5.8%).
Neuronova Brewing, Foursquare Rum, & Señorita THC Agave
Discover heavy-hitting hazy IPAs, ultra-rare spirits, and high-potency zero-proof mixers:
- Neuronova Brewing Stargazer (10.0% ABV Hazy DIPA) & Mindgazer (7.5% ABV Hazy IPA): 重量级 (Heavyweight) juice bombs loaded with Galaxy, Superdelic, Enigma, and Nectaron hops.
- Foursquare Rum Distillery Penultimus 15-Year (57.0% ABV / 114 Proof): Extremely rare Exceptional Cask Selection! Only 2 bottles available in store. Aged 15 full years in oak casks with toasted coconut, dark caramel, and deep oak complexity.
- Señorita Drinks 1777 THC Agave Spirit (166mg THC): Non-alcoholic, high-potency agave spirit crafted for mocktail mixing. Delivers authentic tequila lime and peppery warmth with 166mg of hemp-derived THC per bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy these Friday craft beer drops Grayslake arrivals?
All featured beers, ciders, and spirits are available inside our retail bottle shop at Beer Bazaar, located at 107 Center Street in downtown Grayslake, Illinois.
Can I enjoy these new releases in the taproom?
Yes! All cans, bottles, and draft lines can be enjoyed at our bar with Carmen or packaged to take home.
How many bottles of Foursquare Penultimus 15-Year are available?
We received an extremely limited allocation of only 2 bottles of Foursquare Penultimus 15-Year rum. They are sold on a first-come, first-served basis in store.
What are Beer Bazaar’s Friday taproom hours?
Our bottle shop and taproom are open until 11:00 PM every Friday night.
Hub & Spoke Cluster: Related Grayslake Events
Explore our connected event hubs and upcoming taproom activities:
- Pillar Event Hub: View our complete schedule on the Grayslake Community Events Calendar.
- Pre-Game Showcase: Stop in next Wednesday for the El Bandido Tequila & Still Austin Showcase from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Draft & Package Hub: Browse current draft pours on the main Beer Bazaar Taproom Menu.
Visit Beer Bazaar for Friday Craft Beer Drops Grayslake
Stop by Center Street tonight to see Carmen, grab a 1911 Cider Donut pour on draft, and secure your rare weekend bottles!
For inventory holds or product inquiries, call our storefront directly at (224) 541-4494. See you in the historic Village of Grayslake center tonight!
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