Happy Friday! We’ve got the coolers stacked with some heavy hitters to kick off your weekend, including a modern IPA from the legends at Sierra Nevada and a massive 10.25% Triple IPA from Hop Butcher.
Stop by Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030) to secure these latest releases!
Hop Butcher for the World (Chicago, IL) | Find more from Hop Butcher here
- Face Peeler Triple Hazy IPA (10.25% ABV): A high-octane Triple IPA dry-hopped with Riwaka, Idaho 7, and Centennial. Enthusiasts note its surprisingly smooth body despite the high ABV, delivering intense layers of passionfruit, dank resin, and sweet citrus candy.
- Blazed Orange Milkshake IPA (7.5% ABV): Brewed with Citra and Strata hops, plus a healthy dose of oranges and vanilla. Improved tasting notes highlight a creamy, creamsicle-like profile that balances zesty citrus with a velvety finish.
- Grid American Pale Ale (5.75% ABV): (Restocked!) A classic, single-hopped Mosaic masterpiece. It’s clean, piney, and tropical—try it on draft today!
Sierra Nevada (Chico, CA) | Find more from Sierra Nevada here
- West Ghost Modern West Coast IPA (7.2% ABV): A fresh take on the style that built the craft revolution, utilizing Citra, Centennial, and Cascade hops. Paraphrased reviews describe a crisp, bone-dry finish with bright aromatics of grapefruit zest and floral pine.
Phase Three Brewing Company (Lake Zurich, IL) | Find more from Phase Three here
- Double Pixel Hazy IPA (8% ABV): The “Double” version of their flagship Citra-hopped hazy. Improved descriptions note an amplified juice profile, leaning into notes of sweet clementine and tropical mango.
- Polotmavy Czech Style Amber (4.7% ABV): A beautifully balanced, traditional amber lager. Expect a smooth toasted bread character with just a hint of spicy floral hops.
Lager Restocks & THC Refreshers
- Goldfinger Brewing Company (Downers Grove, IL) | Find more from Goldfinger here
- Mexican Lager (4.6% ABV): (Restocked!) A clean, ultra-refreshing lager built for warmer days.
- Pils (4.9% ABV): (Restocked!) One of the highest-rated local pilsners, defined by its crisp, herbal bitterness.
- BLNCD naturals | Find more from BLNCD here
- Zen Blend: Blackberry Lime (5mg THC / 5mg CBD): (Restocked!) A tart and social sparkling water designed for relaxation.
- Brain Boost: Hibiscus Punch (5mg THC / 5mg CBD): (Restocked!) A floral, fruit-forward refresher with a balanced 1:1 ratio.
