Happy Friday, Grayslake! It’s the one and only rockstar and Hop Butcher for the World delivery driver, Leno! Speaking of, don’t miss out on Karaoke tonight at 6:30 PM with your hosts Sean and Sam! In the meantime, we got a phenomenal stock of new brews, spirits, and cocktails.
Our shelves are brimming with everything you need to kick off a rockin’ weekend!
New Arrivals & Restocks for the Weekend:
Explore these exciting new additions to our collection, organized by producer. Don’t wait too long to grab your favorites!
Alarmist Brewing & Taproom
- Fresh Le Jus (8/14) & Pantsless (9/17). Le Jus is the brewery’s flagship New England Style IPA, packed with hop flavor from Mosaic and Citra hops. Pantsless is a Pale Ale, known for its juicy profile and smooth finish. Find more from Alarmist Brewing & Taproom.
Angry Orchard
- Thriller Pack (Going Quick!): This limited-edition seasonal variety pack is back! It features three frightfully delicious new flavors: Blood Orange, Berry Bewitched (tart blackberry, elderflower, and blueberry), and Headless Pumpkin (pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and apple), plus the fall favorite Cinnful Apple. Find more from Angry Orchard.
Blacks Brewing & Distilling
- Maple Mayhem Maple Bourbon Cask Irish Whiskey restocked! This Irish Whiskey is aged in maple bourbon casks, delivering a smooth, oily mouthfeel with flavors of maple-coated nuts, cinnamon pancakes, and spice. A sweet introduction of warm sugar notes, vanilla, and baked prunes dominates the aroma. Find more from Blacks Brewing & Distilling.
Blind Corner Brewery
- Vander Bier Pilsner: This German-style Pilsner is sharp and clear, like golden morning light. It presents notes and aromas of wildflowers, a faint brush of peppered citrus and earth. It is clean, steady, and very well-balanced. Find more from Blind Corner Brewery.
Boulevard Brewing Company
- Barrel-Aged Neapolitan Mixed Pack: This pack features a variety of barrel-aged stouts and sours. It includes a Wine Cask Strawberry Sour Ale, a Bourbon Barrel Wheated Vanilla Stout, and a Bourbon Barrel Milk Chocolate Stout. Expect complex dark fruit esters, oak, vanilla, and chocolate notes across the range. Find more from Boulevard Brewing Company.
BRĒZ
- Cannabis & Mushroom Spirit Replacer: This non-alcoholic social tonic contains 75mg THC and 150mg CBD, along with Lion’s Mane mushroom extract. It is designed as a spirit replacer for elevated social enjoyment. Find more from BRĒZ.
Casa Humilde Cervecería
- Alba Mexican-style Amber Lager: This lager pours copper in color with a mild maltiness and is pleasantly toasty with a crisp finish.
- Campesino Saison: This saison offers a rustic, spicy yeast character with a dry finish, making it a refreshing and complex farmhouse ale. Find more from Casa Humilde Cervecería.
Founders Brewing Co.
- DKML Imperial Malt Liquor aged in Bourbon Barrels: Too classy for a paper bag, this malt liquor is aged in bourbon barrels to class it up. It features a huge hit of corn that gives it a smooth sweetness, along with oaky notes, light caramel, and a noticeably warming finish. Find more from Founders Brewing Co..
Goldfinger Brewing Company
- Oktoberfest Märzen: This traditional Märzen is pale in color, with a slightly higher alcohol level and a more robust malt flavor than a Helles. It has a subtle toastiness and is very hearty and filling. Find more from Goldfinger Brewing Company.
Hop Butcher for the World
- Lord Octopus Mosaic-hopped Double IPA: Showcasing the finest Mosaic Hops, this IPA is a delicious reminder of how captivating the profile of the Northwest varietal can be. It delivers shades of ripe blueberry, glowing mango, and glistening orange, with a slightly sweet note of cotton candy and a final resinous brushstroke.
- String Thing Galaxy & Simcoe-hopped IPA: This collaboration with FRET12 is an IPA designed to pair perfectly with live music. It has a juicy hop character with notes of tropical fruit and pine.
- Tropical Hop Water For The World: This sparkling hop water is a clean, non-alcoholic refresher with vibrant hop aroma and flavor.
Ian Macleod Distillers Europe
- Island Single Malt restocked! This single malt Scotch offers the complex maritime character typical of the Islands, with a comforting, smoky, and warming profile. Find more from Ian Macleod Distillers.
jeng
- Restocked with the following flavors: Paloma, Rhubarb Cucumber Spritz, Lemon Basil Gimlet, Spicy Blood Orange Margarita, Jeng + Tonic & Moscow Mule. These are alcohol-free, hemp-infused sparkling soft cocktails, perfectly dosed for a balanced buzz. They are low-sugar and designed to mimic classic cocktails. Find more at the jeng website.
Martin House Brewing Company
- Best Maid Pickle Beer: This sour gose is a collaboration with Best Maid Pickles. It is a refreshing and pickle-y sour/salty combination, perfect for hitting the spot on a hot day.
- Key Lime Pie Sour Ale: A tart and creamy sour ale that delivers the zesty flavor of key lime pie with a smooth, sweet finish.
- Bock Doctor Bock: A rich, malty bock lager with notes of caramel and toasted bread. Find more from Martin House Brewing Company.
Nik & Ivy Brewing
- 1853 Cream Ale & Beer Darts restocked! Your favorites are back! The Cream Ale is a smooth, easy-drinking classic, and Beer Darts is a go-to lager.
- Oktoberfest Märzen: This traditional Märzen offers a classic malty flavor with subtle toastiness.
- Mellow Glow Hazy IPA: This Hazy IPA features Elani hops, bringing bright citrus, orange, and lime with a tropical guava and pineapple finish. It has a complex, juicy hop profile. Find more at the Nik & Ivy Brewing website.
Revolution Brewing
- Reverb Splash restocked in 10 MG: This THC-infused sparkling water is back in stock, offering a clean and refreshing experience. Find more from Revolution Brewing.
Riachi Winery & Distillery
- Dark Roast Single Malt restocked! This single malt whisky is inspired by the robust flavors of stout beers, crafted from highly kilned malted barleys. It offers wonderful notes of chocolate, toffee, and roasted coffee. Find more from Riachi Winery & Distillery.
Tighthead Brewing Company
- Everybody Loves Cashmere Hazy Pale Ale: This Hazy Pale Ale offers an aroma and flavor of mango, tangerine, and other soft citrus fruit. It is fermented very clean with American ale yeast, giving it a crisp, refreshing finish. Find more from Tighthead Brewing Company.
Your Friday Night is Set!
Come on down to Beer Bazaar Bottle Shop & Taproom in Grayslake, IL and let Sean and Sam help you navigate these incredible new arrivals. Don’t forget Karaoke tonight at 6:30 PM!
