Happy Friday, Grayslake! Brigid is behind the bar this evening, and she is beyond hyped for the long-awaited return of Glen Rock Pop! We’ve got a stellar lineup of local craft legends, including an 18.1% monster Quad from Werk Force and fresh, tropical hazys from Neuronova.
Stop by Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030) to stock up for the weekend!
Barrel-Aged & Seasonal Dark Beers
- Werk Force Brewing (Plainfield, IL) | Find more from Werk Force here
- Barrel Aged Serum of Truth Quad (18.1% ABV): (Untappd Avg: 4.3) This massive Belgian-style Quadrupel spent 24 months resting in Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels. Expect a deep amber pour with rich notes of dark fruit, plump raisins, and baked plum pie, finishing with subtle oak and vanilla.
- E.S.B. Extra Special Bitter (5.2% ABV): A classic English-style ale that balances bready malts with a firm, earthy hop bitterness.
Fresh Hops & Fruited Sours
- Neuronova Brewing (New Lenox, IL) | Find more from Neuronova here
- Aura Farming NE Hazy IPA (8% ABV): (Untappd Avg: 4.19) A New England-style DIPA featuring a powerhouse hop blend of Superdelic, Quantum Series Krush, Nelson Sauvin, and Citra.
- Solstice Fires Berliner Weisse (6% ABV): A pleasantly tart and sweet sipper infused with a trifecta of Blueberry, Marionberry, and Loganberry.
- Maplewood Brewery & Distillery (Chicago, IL) | Find more from Maplewood here
- Boosted Citra Juice Pants Hazy IPA (7% ABV): An amped-up version of their flagship hazy, this “juice bomb” is amped up with 100% Citra hops. Expect explosive waves of mango, citrus peel, and tropical fruit smoothie vibes with a pillowy mouthfeel.
- Old Irving Brewing Co. (Chicago, IL) | Find more from Old Irving here
- Brewlab Experiment No. 2 American IPA (6.2% ABV): The newest release from Old Irving’s experimental series, focusing on modern hop profiles and clean bitterness.
Hard Ciders & Local Sodas
- 1911 Established / Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards (Lafayette, NY) | Find more from 1911 here
- Sour Pomegranate Hard Cider (6.9% ABV): A premium, funky sour batch cider utilizing Brett fermentation on a Northern Spy apple base, punched up with tart pomegranate.
- Honey Pear Hard Cider (6.9% ABV): A “buzz-worthy” fusion of orchard-fresh apples and ripe pears, finished with a drizzle of natural honey.
- Hard Cider Variety Pack (5.5% ABV): Featuring four fan-favorites: Orange Creamsicle, Rosé, Original, and Blueberry.
- GlenRock Pop (Antioch, IL) | Find more from GlenRock here
- Restocked Sodas! A Waukegan tradition since 1927. We’ve got individual bottles and 4-packs available in Cream Soda, Grape, Lime, Black Cherry, and Orange. These are handcrafted with real cane sugar for an authentic, old-school fizz.
