Happy Friday! If you want to jumpstart your weekend with the absolute best craft drink selections in Lake County, we have some incredible news. Swing on by Beer Bazaar tonight to check out our latest delivery and say hello to the lovely Kristin, who will be holding down the bar all evening.
Our walk-in coolers are completely packed to the brim with highly anticipated IPAs, crispy lagers, craft sodas, and a massive restock of our popular hemp-derived alternative beverages. To help you plan your weekend haul, we have listed all of our latest Grayslake Fresh Drops below, organized strictly by the vendor who brewed them!
- Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Kristin is taking over the bar for the evening shift!)
- Location: Beer Bazaar Bottle Shop & Taproom (107 Center St, Grayslake, IL)
Weekend Lineup: Grayslake Fresh Drops by Vendor
Art History Brewing
- Earthworks Anniversary Imperial IPA (9.2% ABV): A massive, celebration-worthy double IPA brewed with an intense, aromatic blend of El Dorado, Zappa, Cashmere, and Strata hops.
- Krausen American Lager (4.6% ABV): A traditional, naturally carbonated lager that drinks remarkably crisp and clean.
- Bauhaus Pilsner (5.2% ABV): A beautifully balanced, German-style pilsner showcasing earthy noble hops and a snappy, dry finish.
Hop Butcher for the World
- Floe American IPA (7.25% ABV): A brand-new hazy IPA offering a vibrant, tropical flavor profile from Citra, Mosaic, Nectaron, and Krush hops.
- Hop Dip Hazy DIPA (8.0% ABV): A velvety double IPA dry-hopped heavily with a premium blend of Simcoe, Riwaka, Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin.
- Blazed Orange Hazy DIPA (7.5% ABV): A certified fan-favorite double IPA brewed with Citra and Strata hops to perfectly mimic fresh-squeezed orange juice.
- 16 Inch Classic Cream Ale (4.75% ABV): A smooth cream ale utilizing experimental HBC 1134 hops for a clean, nostalgic, and refreshing profile.
LULZ Hard Seltzer
- Cocojito Cocktail Inspired Seltzer (7.5% ABV): A high-gravity, beach-ready hard seltzer packed with real coconut, zesty lime, and fresh mint. Completely restocked!
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
- Superdelic Juice Pants Hazy IPA (7.0% ABV): A fun twist on their flagship hazy IPA, showcasing the unique, candy-like berry and citrus notes of New Zealand’s new Superdelic hop variety.
Marz Community Brewing
- Ube Soda (Non-Alcoholic): A vibrant purple, delightfully sweet craft soda made in a special collaboration with Joong Boo Market.
- Malort Spritz (3.75% ABV): The infamous, herbal Chicago classic transformed into a bubbly, highly crushable canned spritz. Restocked!
- Gay IPA (7.0% ABV): A festive, double-dry-hopped hazy IPA brewed with a touch of lactose for a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.
- Chicagoland Polish Style Lager (5.4% ABV): A clean, malty lager paying homage to classic Midwestern heritage.
- Jungle Boogie Pale Wheat Ale: A unique, smooth pale wheat ale infused with earthy, aromatic South African Rooibos tea.
- Hemp-Derived THC Elixirs (Restocked): A massive line of liquid relaxation, ranging from low-dose Water Mellow (7mg THC/7mg CBD) and Coconaut (7mg THC/7mg CBD) to mid-dose Lavender Lemonade (15mg THC), Peach Tea Lemonade (15mg THC), Bong Water (25mg THC), and high-dose Chronic Water (50mg THC).
Old Irving Brewing Co Executive
- Sir Reginald Czech Pilsner (5.5% ABV): A beautifully crisp, traditional Old World pilsner with an assertive, snappy noble hop bite.
Phase Three Brewing Company
- Short Circuit DDH Hazy IPA (6.8% ABV): A pungent, tropical double-dry-hopped hazy IPA loaded with Citra, Mosaic, and Rakau hops.
- Day Drift Radler (8.0% ABV): A high-powered, incredibly juicy super radler bursting with fresh pineapple and tangerine flavors.
- P3 Hefe (5.2% ABV): Their flawless, traditional German-style hefeweizen packed with classic banana and clove notes. Restocked!
Tighthead Brewing Company
- Everybody Loves Dolcita DDH Pale Ale (5.6% ABV): A super aromatic, easy-drinking pale ale featuring a heavy double dry-hop treatment.
- Chilly Water Pale Ale (4.8% ABV): A clean, classic American pale ale with bright citrus notes, fully restocked for summer.
- Scarlet Fire Roasty Red Ale (5.6% ABV): A beautifully balanced Irish-style red ale featuring deep caramel malts and a subtle roasted finish.
Fill Your Cooler for the Weekend Today
Because these highly anticipated regional releases are incredibly limited, the rarest cans will move fast today. Make sure to plan your trip to the taproom early to secure your favorites before the weekend rush hooks them all.
If you have any questions about specific limits or draft availability, give us a call at (224) 541-4494. You can see what else is currently flowing by checking out the main Beer Bazaar Home Page. To stay updated on all of our upcoming community events, check out our Beer Bazaar Events Calendar. Come see Kristin tonight and grab some of the best Grayslake Fresh Drops in town!
