The New Brew Thursday drops Grayslake craft beer community anticipates all week have officially landed at Beer Bazaar! Bartender Sean is working behind the bar tonight serving fresh draft glass pours and helping bottle shop guests navigate our newest arrivals.
Our retail package shop displays are loaded with single-hop Citra hazies, nitro porters, 91-point double dry-hopped IPAs, Southwestern blue corn pilsners, lavender lemonade Goses, and high-gravity imperial hazy DIPAs.
New Brew Thursday Drops Grayslake Lineup & Overview
Thursday nights at Beer Bazaar bring the region’s best independent breweries and national craft pioneers together under one roof. Today’s delivery table is stacked high with fresh cans!
Whether you are hunting for highly rated hazy double IPAs from Saint Errant Brewing, crisp ball-park lagers from Spiteful Brewing, or innovative blue corn pilsners from Bow & Arrow Brewing Co., tonight’s release drop has something special for every palate.
Bartender Sean is on duty to help you navigate 15 distinct product selections across 11 premier craft breweries.
Harbor & Hopewell Hazy IPAs & Nitro Porters
Local Illinois favorites bring tropical hop bombs and velvety nitrogenated stouts to our retail coolers.
1. Harbor Brewing Co: Jetboat Citra Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV — Restocked!)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.85 / 5
- Producer: Crafted locally by Harbor Brewing Co.
- Hop Profile: Single-hop Hazy IPA brewed exclusively with Citra hops.
- Tasting Notes: Pours with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel, bursting with bright citrus peel, sweet tropical fruit, and a subtle resinous pine backbone.
2. Hopewell Brewing Company Releases (Chicago, IL)
- Soaked Saturated Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV):
- Ratings: Fresh Local Drop (Unrated)
- Producer: Brewed by Hopewell Brewing Company.
- Hop Profile: Crafted with a custom hop blend combining Pacific Northwest classics and New Zealand hop varieties.
- Tasting Notes: Saturated with flavors of bright lime zest, white wine grape, and tropical passionfruit over a plush malt body.
- Absolute Corker Nitro Porter (4.5% ABV):
- Ratings: Fresh Local Drop (Unrated)
- Style Profile: Classic English-style porter infused with nitrogen.
- Tasting Notes: Brewed with traditional British malts, hops, and yeast to yield a silky, creamy head, rich notes of caramel, toffee, dark chocolate, and a faint hint of red fruit.
Saint Errant 91-Point Drop & Blind Corner Collaborations
Heavy-hitting double dry-hopped hazies and West Coast collaboration IPAs headline our craft cooler arrivals.
1. Saint Errant Brewing: Takers & Leavers DDH Hazy IPA (7.8% ABV)
- Ratings: BeerAdvocate: 91 (Outstanding) | Untappd: 4.23 / 5
- Producer: Brewed in Chicago by Saint Errant Brewing.
- Hop Profile: Double dry-hopped with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops.
- Tasting Notes: Delivers explosive aromas of ripe pineapple, mango nectar, and jackfruit, balanced by a touch of resinous pine and a thick, creamy mouthfeel.
2. Blind Corner Brewery Releases
- Neon Vacancy Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV):
- Ratings: Fresh Local Drop (Unrated)
- Producer: Crafted by Blind Corner Brewery.
- Hop Profile: Hopped with Motueka, New Zealand Cascade, Mosaic, and Waimea hops.
- Tasting Notes: Unfolds with notes of lime sherbet, crushed gooseberry, and ripe pineapple that transition into a cool, resinous finish.
- Pre Hype West Coast IPA (6.6% ABV):
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.93 / 5
- Collaboration Partner: Brewed in collaboration with Werk Force Brewing Co.
- Hop Profile: Brewed using Idaho 7, Citra, and Simcoe hops.
- Tasting Notes: Features vibrant ruby grapefruit zest, fresh pine needles, and bright orange peel over a snapping West Coast bitter finish.
Bow & Arrow Southwestern Native Goses & Blue Corn Lager
Hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Native woman-owned Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. brings unique Southwestern ingredients and ancient grain brewing to Grayslake.
1. Denim Tux American Pilsner (4.9% ABV)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.80 / 5
- Ingredients: Brewed with locally grown New Mexico blue corn and crafted to be gluten-reduced.
- Tasting Notes: Exceptionally crisp and refreshing with subtle corn malt sweetness and a bone-dry lager finish.
2. Love Letters to the Southwest Sour Ale (7.0% ABV)
- Ratings: Untappd: 4.06 / 5
- Ingredients: A lavender lemonade-inspired sour Gose conditioned on real lavender, fresh lemon juice, and butterfly pea flowers.
- Tasting Notes: Offers alluring floral aromatics, bright tart lemon citrus, vibrant purple color, and a gentle mineral salinity.
3. Easy Cactus Mexican-Style Dark Lager (5.0% ABV)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.78 / 5
- Ingredients: Brewed with Pilsen malt and flaked corn.
- Tasting Notes: A clean, malty dark lager expressing notes of cocoa, dark chocolate, and light roasted malt with smooth drinkability.
Goose Island, Spiteful, Golden Road & Roaring Table
Imperial hazy DIPAs, Wrigleyville venue lagers, fruit cart wheat ales, and California-style Anniversary IPAs complete our main display table.
1. Goose Island Beer Co: Big Juicy Beer Hug Hazy DIPA (9.9% ABV)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.53 / 5 (11,000+ Reviews)
- Producer: Produced by Chicago’s Goose Island Beer Co.
- Tasting Notes: High-gravity imperial hazy IPA bursting with a punchy tropical bouquet of passionfruit, candied orange, and guava with smooth, warming sweetness.
2. Spiteful Brewing Chicago Lagers
- The Cubby Bear Chicago Lager (4.5% ABV):
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.40 / 5
- Collaboration Partner: Brewed by Spiteful Brewing in collaboration with the iconic Cubby Bear venue in Wrigleyville.
- Tasting Notes: A smooth, easy-drinking golden American lager with a biscuity grain base and clean finish.
- Spiteful Lager (4.7% ABV):
- Ratings: Fresh Local Drop (Unrated)
- Tasting Notes: A classic American pale lager brewed for pure drinkability. Light-bodied, crisp, and clean with subtle noble hop balance.
3. Golden Road Brewing: Mango Cart Mango Wheat Ale (4.0% ABV)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.55 / 5 (100,000+ Reviews)
- Producer: Crafted by Golden Road Brewing.
- Packaging: Restocked in 16 oz single cans and 12 oz 12-packs!
- Tasting Notes: Inspired by Los Angeles fruit cart vendors and brewed with real mango purée. Refreshing wheat ale with fresh mango fruit aromas and a crisp finish.
4. Roaring Table Brewery: 9 DDH All-American Anniversary Burger California-Style IPA (7.2% ABV)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.96 / 5
- Producer: Brewed in nearby Lake Zurich by Roaring Table Brewery.
- Hop Profile: Double dry-hopped featuring Krush alongside Chinook, Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops.
- Tasting Notes: Pours clear with bright hop-resin bitterness, grapefruit zest, lime oil, and a bittersweet hop candy finish.
5. Big Grove Brewery: Tigerhawk Lager (4.2% ABV — Restocked!)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.75 / 5
- Partnership: Official craft lager brewed by Big Grove Brewery supporting Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics.
- Tasting Notes: Light, crisp, and refreshing with delicate malt sweetness and a clean, bone-dry finish.
New Brew Thursday Drops Quick-Reference Inventory Matrix
| Product Name | Producer / Brewery | Style Category | ABV | Ratings |
| Jetboat Citra | Harbor Brewing | Single-Hop Hazy IPA | 6.5% ABV | Untappd: 3.85 / 5 |
| Soaked Saturated | Hopewell Brewing | Saturated Hazy IPA | 6.5% ABV | Fresh Local Drop |
| Absolute Corker | Hopewell Brewing | English Nitro Porter | 4.5% ABV | Fresh Local Drop |
| Takers & Leavers | Saint Errant | DDH Hazy IPA | 7.8% ABV | BeerAdvocate: 91 | Untappd: 4.23 |
| Neon Vacancy | Blind Corner | NZ/WA Hazy IPA | 6.5% ABV | Fresh Local Drop |
| Pre Hype West Coast | Blind Corner x Werk Force | West Coast IPA | 6.6% ABV | Untappd: 3.93 / 5 |
| Denim Tux | Bow & Arrow | Blue Corn Pilsner | 4.9% ABV | Untappd: 3.80 / 5 |
| Love Letters Sour | Bow & Arrow | Lavender Lemon Gose | 7.0% ABV | Untappd: 4.06 / 5 |
| Easy Cactus | Bow & Arrow | Mexican Dark Lager | 5.0% ABV | Untappd: 3.78 / 5 |
| Big Juicy Beer Hug | Goose Island | Imperial Hazy DIPA | 9.9% ABV | Untappd: 3.53 / 5 |
| The Cubby Bear | Spiteful Brewing x Cubby Bear | Golden American Lager | 4.5% ABV | Untappd: 3.40 / 5 |
| Spiteful Lager | Spiteful Brewing | American Pale Lager | 4.7% ABV | Fresh Local Drop |
| Mango Cart | Golden Road | Mango Wheat Ale | 4.0% ABV | Untappd: 3.55 / 5 |
| 9 DDH Burger IPA | Roaring Table | California-Style IPA | 7.2% ABV | Untappd: 3.96 / 5 |
| Tigerhawk Lager | Big Grove Brewery | Game-Day Light Lager | 4.2% ABV | Untappd: 3.75 / 5 |
Technical Science Breakdown: Nitrogen Dissolution, Blue Corn Mashing & Krush Hops
To help craft beer enthusiasts appreciate today’s arrivals, here is a technical breakdown of the brewing methods featured in this release:
1. Nitrogen Gas Physics in English Porters
In Hopewell Absolute Corker Nitro Porter, nitrogen ($N_2$) gas is introduced during packaging alongside carbon dioxide ($CO_2$).
Because nitrogen is far less soluble in liquid beer than carbon dioxide, pouring the beer forces nitrogen out of solution rapidly, creating a cascading effect of micro-bubbles.
This dense nitrogen foam head coats the tongue, reducing the perception of roasted malt bitterness while amplifying sweet caramel and dark chocolate notes.
2. Blue Corn Gelatinization & Gluten-Reduction Mashing
In Bow & Arrow Denim Tux, non-GMO New Mexico blue corn contains unique anthocyanin pigments and dense starches.
To break down blue corn starches, brewers perform a cereal mash at high temperatures before combining the corn with malted barley.
After fermentation, brewers introduce exogenous enzymes (like Clarity Ferm) that cleave gluten peptide bonds below 20 PPM, creating a crisp, gluten-reduced pilsner with subtle corn sweetness.
3. Krush Hop Terpene Oils in California-Style IPAs
Featured in Roaring Table 9 DDH Anniversary Burger IPA, Krush (formerly known as HBC 586) is a high-oil experimental hop variety bred in the Pacific Northwest.
It contains high concentrations of thiols and terpene alcohols like geraniol and linalool.
When double dry-hopped alongside Citra and Mosaic, Krush produces intense aromas of sweet mango, candied orange peel, and dank pine resin without harsh vegetable astringency.
Food & Snack Pairing Suggestions
Elevate your Thursday tasting experience at home or in the taproom with these recommended food pairings:
- Saint Errant Takers & Leavers Hazy IPA: Pair alongside spicy Thai green curry, fish tacos, or tangy goat cheese.
- Hopewell Absolute Corker Nitro Porter: Matches barbecue pulled pork, smoked brisket, or dark chocolate desserts.
- Bow & Arrow Denim Tux Blue Corn Pilsner: Excellent with grilled street corn (elote), tortilla chips with salsa, or smash burgers.
- Bow & Arrow Love Letters Sour Gose: Enjoy alongside fresh lemon tarts, summer berry salads, or ceviche.
Step-by-Step Taproom Arrival Guide
Visiting Beer Bazaar to snag these new releases is simple and welcoming:
- Say Hello to Sean: Head into 107 Center Street in downtown Grayslake. Say hello to bartender Sean behind the counter and order a fresh draft glass pour!
- Inspect the New Release Displays: Check out our center display tables to inspect fresh cans from Hopewell, Saint Errant, Bow & Arrow, and Roaring Table.
- Build Your Custom Mix-Pack: Select individual single cans across all featured breweries to craft a custom 4-pack or 6-pack to-go.
- Enjoy Outside Food: Feel free to bring takeout or order delivery from local downtown Grayslake restaurants to enjoy at your taproom table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find New Brew Thursday drops in Grayslake, Illinois?
Beer Bazaar carries the complete New Brew Thursday drops Grayslake selection in our package shop and taproom at 107 Center Street in downtown Grayslake.
Who is the bartender on duty tonight?
Sean is working behind the bar tonight, Thursday, serving fresh draft glass pours and helping bottle shop guests!
Is Bow & Arrow Denim Tux Pilsner gluten-free?
Bow & Arrow Denim Tux is crafted to be gluten-reduced using real New Mexico blue corn and specialized enzymes, making it lower in gluten than traditional barley beers.
Can I purchase single cans to build my own custom pack at Beer Bazaar?
Yes! You can mix and match individual single cans across all featured breweries, cideries, and non-alcoholic brands in our retail shop.
Hub & Spoke Cluster: Related Grayslake Events
Explore our connected event hubs and upcoming taproom activities:
- Pillar Event Hub: View our full schedule on the Grayslake Community Events Calendar.
- Tuesday Night Trivia: Join us for Tuesday Trivia Night Grayslake every Tuesday at 6:30 PM.
- First Friday Party: Attend First Fridays Karaoke Grayslake on the first Friday of every month.
- Draft & Package Hub: Browse active glass pours on the main Beer Bazaar Taproom Menu.
Visit Beer Bazaar Tonight for New Brew Thursday Drops Grayslake
Stop by Center Street tonight to catch bartender Sean and pick up these fresh New Brew Thursday drops Grayslake releases before they sell out!
For inventory holds or product questions, call us directly at (224) 541-4494. See you in the historic Village of Grayslake center!
