Happy Wednesday, Grayslake! Your mid-week just got a whole lot more fun! Join your bartender Sean at the taproom tonight as we host our second Drag Bingo with Cherry Poppins! The fun starts at 6:30 PM.
We’re also stocked with a huge influx of new brews and spirits. Nader would like to let you know that both new whiskey offerings were his favorites at Beer & Bourbon Fest a couple weeks back!
New Brews & Spirits for the Weekend:
Explore these fresh arrivals, plus two seasonal favorites on tap, just in time for fall!
Cedar Ridge Distillery
- The Quintessential Special Release American Single Malt Whiskey: This extraordinary release is aged in ex-Bourbon Barrels, finished in First Fill Amontillado Sherry, Tokaji & Moscatel Casks, and finally finished in Pinot Noir Casks. This layering process results in a complex spirit with notes of dried fruit, brown sugar, caramel, and a rich, velvety mouthfeel. Find more from Cedar Ridge Distillery.
Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.
- Cask Finished Series: Bourbon Finished in Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Casks: This special release is a bold bourbon with an added layer of complexity from the Cabernet casks. It offers notes of dark fruit, leather, and vanilla, with a long, elegant finish. Explore more from Whiskey Acres Distilling Co..
Kishwaukee Brewing Company
- Pilsner: A crisp, clean, and refreshing German-style Pilsner with a subtle hop aroma and a light, malty sweetness.
- Oktoberfest: A traditional Festbier that is malty, smooth, and full-bodied, perfect for celebrating the season.
- Märzen: A classic amber lager with a rich, toasted malt profile and a balanced, clean finish.
- Event Reminder: Don’t miss out on our Farmers Market Tasting with Kishwaukee this Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM! Find more from Kishwaukee Brewing Company.
Pipeworks Brewing Company
- Set Phasers To Haze Hazy IPA: This Hazy IPA is packed with Galaxy hops, delivering an explosive aroma of tropical fruit, passion fruit, and bright citrus with a soft, pillowy body.
- Closer Encounter Black IPA: A dark, hop-forward brew that offers a balance of roasty malt and a bright, piney hop bitterness, resulting in a complex and satisfying Black IPA.
- El Unicorno Rice Ale: This ale is a unique blend of a lighter rice ale with Lactose, Vanilla, and Cinnamon, blended with a robust Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. It delivers creamy sweetness, spice, and warming bourbon notes.
- Barrel-Aged End Of Days Imperial Milk Stout: This massive stout is aged in bourbon barrels and conditioned with Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Chillies. It is decadent and warming, with layers of dark chocolate, spice, and a subtle chili heat. Find more from Pipeworks Brewing Company.
Roaring Table Brewery
- Met West American IPA: This American IPA features a classic hop blend of Cascade, Cashmere, Centennial, Columbus, and Mosaic. It offers a profile of pine, citrus zest, and a subtle tropical character with a clean bitterness.
- Helles Munich-style Golden Lager: A crisp, clean, and malty-sweet lager that is exceptionally smooth and refreshing.
- And The Evening And The Morning New Zealand-style Pilsner: This crisp Pilsner features Motueka, Nectaron, and Riwaka hops, giving it a vibrant aroma of tropical fruit and white grape with a dry, clean finish. Explore more at the Roaring Table Brewery website.
On Tap Now: Pumpkin Ales!
- Lakefront Brewery Brandy Barrel-Aged Pumpkin Imperial Ale: This full-bodied ale offers a decadent experience. The mouthfeel starts with pumpkin pie spice and caramel malt, transitions to oaky-vanilla brandy barrel flavors, and finishes with lingering oak and malty sweetness. Find more from Lakefront Brewery.
- Ommegang Pumpkin Spice Ale: A light-to-medium-bodied ale made with real pumpkin puree and a whole bunch of spices like allspice, fresh nutmeg, whole cloves, and more. It is delicious and balanced with notes of caramel malt, winter spices, and pumpkin. Find more from Ommegang.
Merch & More: Nader would also like to remind you not to forget to check out our sweet merch shop thanks to JAMin’ T-Shirts & More.
Your Hump Day Just Got Better!
Don’t miss the second Drag Bingo with Cherry Poppins tonight! Come on down, grab a new brew or an award-winning whiskey, and enjoy the fun!
Drag Bingo: Tonight at 6:30 PM
