Happy Wednesday, Grayslake! Your day just got better. Freya is here to remind you that we are dog friendly! Bring your well-behaved furry friends to the taproom. Sean will be bartending this evening, ready to help you navigate this massive drop of seasonal stouts, IPAs, and a fantastic new liqueur.
New Brews & Spirits for the Week:
Explore this colossal drop featuring legendary barrel-aged stouts, hop-forward IPAs, and a warming walnut liqueur.
Revolution Brewing
- Deep Woods Series Deth’s Tar (14.8% ABV): This massive Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Oatmeal Stout is a rich, dark indulgence. Brewed with specialty malts and oats, it has a silky mouthfeel and a deep chocolate profile with notes of vanilla, toasted coconut, and caramel candy from its full 12 months in American oak barrels.
- Deep Woods Series Caf’e Deth (14.8% ABV): This variant of Deth’s Tar is an Imperial Oatmeal Stout aged in bourbon barrels with a weaponized quantity of freshly roasted whole bean coffee. It delivers assertive coffee aromatics without overshadowing the base beer’s rich profile.
- Fistmas (6.5% ABV): This Red Ale is a festive seasonal favorite, brewed with ginger and orange peel. It offers a malty, slightly sweet body with a perfect balance of holiday spice and citrus zest.
- Find more from Revolution Brewing.
Blind Corner Brewery
- Slow Walk Home Hazy DIPA (7.6% ABV): (Try it on tap!) This Hazy DIPA is glowing with layered flavors and aromas like juiced nectarine, honeyed citrus, and soft tropical bloom. It has a huge, thick white foam head and a creamy, juicy body.
- Forever Bloom Hazy IPA (6.6% ABV): This Hazy IPA is bright and soft, with a strength that belies its gentle name. It delivers complex layers of tropical and citrus fruit.
- Booter Hazy IPA (6% ABV): A highly refreshing and sessionable Hazy IPA.
- Freq Freak Hazy IPA (6.4% ABV): This Hazy IPA offers a concentrated, juicy, and intense hop profile.
- Late Set Hazy IPA (6.7% ABV): A beautifully balanced Hazy IPA with a smooth, satisfying finish.
- Find more from Blind Corner Brewery.
Pipeworks Brewing Company
- Cloud King Hazy Pale Ale: This hazy pale ale is loaded with Mosaic hops, offering a soft, juicy profile with notes of vibrant berry, mango, and citrus.
- Blood of the Unicorn Hoppy Red Ale (Restocked!): An aggressively hopped Red Ale that is malty with notes of bread and toffee before giving way to grapefruit and pine. The hop bite perfectly balances the malt sweetness.
- Ninja vs Unicorn American DIPA: This unfiltered Double IPA is known for its legendary hop-forward profile, loaded with five pounds of hops per barrel for a massive hop-lover’s experience.
- Find more from Pipeworks Brewing Company.
Riverlands Brewing Company
- Dean Street Hazy IPA (Restocked!): This Hazy IPA is a prime example of a balanced, juicy, and soft-bodied New England style.
- Cabin Row Brown Ale (5.7% ABV): An English-Style Brown Ale that is roasty and ready for a rough-and-tumble afternoon in the wild or a relaxing night in next to the fire. It features a roasty malt and a crisp, dry finish.
- Hobson Oak Lager (5.4% ABV): This Czech Amber Lager (Polotmavé) is aged on the historic Hobson Oak, a burr oak tree. It has a clean, malty base with a subtle oak influence.
- OC Surfer Modern West Coast IPA (7.2% ABV): A Modern West Coast Style IPA double dry-hopped with Citra, Simcoe, Peacharine, and Nectaron hops for the ultimate Westie experience.
- Find more from Riverlands Brewing Company.
Señorita Drinks (THC & CBD)
- Senorita NA Paloma (10 MG THC Restocked!)
- Senorita NA Margarita (10 MG THC Restocked!)
- These zero-alcohol, 10mg THC agave drinks are full-flavor citrus spritzes. The Paloma offers a perfect blend of ruby red grapefruit and lime, while the Margarita delivers a classic zesty lime and agave flavor, all without the hangover.
- Find more from Señorita Drinks.
Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.
- Nocino Walnut Liqueur (35% ABV): This new seasonal release is accurately described as Christmas in a bottle. This liqueur is made with un-ripened walnuts, and offers notes of caramelized walnut, dark chocolate, and sweet holiday spices. It works very well neat or in cocktails with aged spirits.
- Find more from Whiskey Acres Distilling Co..
