Happy Wednesday, Grayslake! Sean is holding down the bar this evening, and the coolers are overflowing with heavy-hitting collaborations, THC-infused refreshers, and one of the most anticipated imperial stouts of the year. Word of advice: get here early before Nader finishes off the Voidstalker!
Stop by Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030) to secure these latest drops!
Neuronova Brewing (Chicago, IL)
- Voidstalker Imperial Stout: A monstrous achievement in barrel-aging, this stout spent 31 months in a blend of 4-Year Willett Family Estate Rye, Buffalo Trace, and Vanilla Bourbon barrels. It was finished with a double dose of toasted coconut and marshmallow for a thick, decadent, and spirit-forward experience.
Riverlands Brewing Company (St. Charles, IL) | Find more from Riverlands here
- Never Meek Dark Mild (3.7% ABV): A traditional, easy-drinking dark mild brewed in collaboration with the Pink Boots Society – Illinois Chapter. Expect smooth notes of toasted bread and caramel with a sessionable finish.
- Acid Rainbow: Strawberry Rhubarb (5.5% ABV): A vibrant fruited sour that captures the nostalgic, tart-meets-sweet profile of a classic strawberry rhubarb pie.
- Hereabouts Midwest Lager (5.6% ABV): A crisp, clean collaboration with BubbleHouse Brewing Company designed for ultimate midwestern drinkability.
- Concrete Creatures DDH Hazy DIPA (8.2% ABV): A massive, double dry-hopped hazy collaboration with Hop District Community Brewing bursting with tropical juice and a soft mouthfeel.
Marz Community Brewing (Chicago, IL) | Find more from Marz here
- Dank Water (100mg THC): A high-potency sparkling water for those looking for a significant THC experience.
- Stupid Soda: Root Beer Kush (10mg THC): A nostalgic, creamy root beer infused with a social dose of THC.
- Half & Half / Peach Tea Lemonade (15mg THC): Refreshing tea and lemonade blends perfect for mid-week relaxation.
- Cherry Sublime / High Pie Shrub Sodas (25mg THC): Sophisticated, vinegar-based shrub sodas offering a complex tartness alongside a steady 25mg dose.
Unpossible Mead (Dwight, IL) | Find more from Unpossible here
- Peanut Butter Portal (6.9% ABV): A unique mead that balances honey sweetness with the rich, savory flavor of roasted peanut butter.
- Strawberry Tesla Coil (6.9% ABV): A bright, berry-forward mead that highlights the floral notes of honey and fresh strawberries.
Pipeworks Brewing Company (Chicago, IL) | Find more from Pipeworks here
- Infinite Galaxy (6.5% ABV): An Imperial IPA dedicated to the Galaxy hop, delivering intense notes of passionfruit, citrus, and peach.
- Cow Vs Unicorn (8.6% ABV): A heavy-hitting DIPA brewed with lactose for a creamy, “milkshake-adjacent” body that balances a sharp hop bite.
