The New Brew Thursday drops Grayslake craft beer community anticipates all week have officially landed at Beer Bazaar! Bartender Sean is working behind the counter tonight serving fresh draft glass pours, hosting our monthly 15 Page Book Club at 7:00 PM, and helping bottle shop guests navigate our newest arrivals.
Our retail package shop displays are loaded with breakfast cereal cream ales, session hazy DIPAs, smoothie sours, Oktoberfest festival lagers, and functional adaptogen THC sparklers.
New Brew Thursday Drops Grayslake Lineup & Book Club
Thursday nights at Beer Bazaar offer the perfect blend of fresh inventory releases and community events. While bartender Sean pours draft beers at the counter, our taproom hosts the monthly 15 Page Book Club at 7:00 PM.
Whether you come to share your current literary read, grab a draft glass, or stock your weekend fridge, tonight’s drop features 18 incredible releases and restocks across six top-tier producers.
903 Brewers Dessert Cream Ale Arrival
Texas craft staple 903 Brewers brings old-school breakfast cereal nostalgia directly to our retail package shelves.
P’nut Butter Crunch (5.0% Cream Ale)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.82 / 5
- Flavor Profile: Built on a creamy biscuit malt base. This rich cream ale delivers sweet, nutty peanut butter goodness and toasted cereal grain sweetness for a liquid dessert treat.
Blind Corner Brewery Session Hazy & DIPA Releases
Blind Corner Brewery delivers an expansive slate of crushed session hazies, crisp American lagers, and heavy-hitting double dry-hopped DIPAs.
1. Sub 4 (3.9% Session Hazy DIPA)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.84 / 5
- Hop Profile: Hopped with Citra, Motueka, and Idaho 7.
- Tasting Notes: A low-ABV “session DIPA” engineered for high crushability without sacrificing hop intensity. Expect a bright splash of fresh citrus peel, tropical lime zest, and juicy pineapple over a light body.
2. Taper (4.2% American Lager — Restocked!)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.73 / 5
- Tasting Notes: Light, crisp, and effortlessly refreshing. Pours pale golden with subtle doughy malt sweetness, gentle floral hops, and a snappy, bone-dry finish.
3. Booter (6.0% Hazy IPA — Restocked!)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.96 / 5
- Hop Profile: Dry-hopped with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe.
- Tasting Notes: Pours an opaque golden yellow with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel brimming with fresh mango, bright orange, grapefruit zest, and dank pine.
4. Slow Walk Home (7.6% Hazy DIPA)
- Ratings: Untappd: 4.08 / 5
- Hop Profile: Saturated with Cryo Citra, Nectaron, and Amarillo.
- Tasting Notes: A lush, glowing double hazy bursting with juiced nectarine, candied orange marmalade, honeyed citrus, and soft tropical bloom.
5. Forever Bloom (6.6% Hazy IPA)
- Ratings: Untappd: 4.01 / 5
- Hop Profile: Hopped with Idaho 7, Cashmere, and Cryo Citra.
- Tasting Notes: Displays an alluring bouquet of sun-warmed orchard fruit, sweet tangerine sorbet, lemongrass, and a whisper of pine resin on the finish.
Drekker Brewing Smoothie Sours & Collab IPAs
Fargo’s Drekker Brewing Company arrives with heavily fruited smoothie sours, pastry sours, and high-oil collaboration hazies alongside Hinterland Brewery.
1. Braaaaaaaains: Beach Breeze (6.2% Smoothie Sour)
- Ratings: Untappd: 4.20 / 5
- Ingredients: Drekker’s signature double-fruited smoothie treatment stuffed with real guava, lush mango purée, and Cara Cara orange juice.
- Finish Notes: Conditioned with sea salt, lactose, and rich vanilla beans for a creamy tropical finish.
2. Slang Du Jour: Blueberry Muffin à la Mode (6.2% Pastry Sour)
- Ratings: Untappd: 4.23 / 5
- Flavor Profile: Tastes like a warm, freshly baked blueberry muffin topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Ingredients: Conditioned on blueberries, plum, granola, cinnamon, lactose, and vanilla beans.
3. Swirlee: Passionfruit Creamsicle (6.4% Smoothie Sour)
- Ratings: Untappd: 4.18 / 5
- Flavor Profile: Tangy, golden passionfruit purée swirled into rich vanilla soft serve. Pure tropical daydream fuel with a velvety, sweet-and-tart finish.
4. Battle Buddies (6.8% Hazy IPA — Collab w/ Hinterland Brewery)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.83 / 5
- Collaboration Partner: Brewed with Wisconsin’s Hinterland Brewery.
- Hop Profile: Hopped with Kohia Nelson, Vic Secret, Citra, and Maui Nelson Hop Kief from Freestyle Hops.
- Tasting Notes: An explosive, juicy collaboration dripping in zesty mandarin orange, overripe pineapple, white wine grape, and fleshy apricot.
Toppling Goliath, Drowned Lands & Lone River Drops
Our craft coolers are further enriched with autumnal festival lagers, fruited sour IPAs, and agave hard seltzers from top national producers.
1. Toppling Goliath Oktoberfest (5.2% Märzen)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.80 / 5 | BeerAdvocate: 88 (Very Good)
- Producer: Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
- Style Profile: A traditional autumn festival lager pouring a brilliant amber. Showcases comforting aromas of soft caramel, toasted bread crust, and honeyed malt balanced by a clean German noble hop bite.
2. The Drowned Lands Acacia (5.5% Fruited Sour IPA)
- Ratings: Untappd: 4.04 / 5
- Producer: The Drowned Lands Brewery
- Grain & Ingredients: Brewed with pilsner malt, raw wheat, milk sugar, and malted oats. Hopped with Citra and Amarillo.
- Tasting Notes: Conditioned on real orange and tangerine purée for a bright, creamy, citrus-sour punch.
3. Lone River Lemonade Splash Variety Pack (4.0% Hard Seltzer — Restocked!)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.50 / 5
- Producer: Lone River Ranch Water
- Style Profile: West Texas ranch water meets backyard lemonade! Crisp, bubbly hard seltzers made with real organic agave nectar and juice.
- Featured Flavors: Includes Blueberry, Hot Honey, and Classic Agave lemonade cans.
Dayzed Functional Adaptogen & THC Seltzers
For guests seeking non-alcoholic mind-body balance, Dayzed delivers microdosed, fast-acting hemp-derived THC seltzers infused with functional adaptogens, nootropics, and essential vitamins.
Functional Ingredients Matrix
All Dayzed 10mg seltzers from Dayzed are formulated with:
- Nootropics & Adaptogens: Ashwagandha, Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Chaga mushroom extracts.
- Essential Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12 for active wellness.
Featured Dayzed Flavor Profiles
- Lemon Lime (10mg THC / 5mg CBD): Crisp, zesty, and classic citrus sparkler sweetened with organic agave nectar.
- Fruit Punch (10mg THC / 5mg CBD): Jammy, nostalgic fruit punch blend made with natural fruit extracts.
- Pineapple (10mg THC / 5mg CBD): Sweet, sunny tropical pineapple infused with adaptogenic botanicals.
- Blueberry (10mg THC / 5mg CBD): Juicy, fruit-forward wild blueberry crafted with real fruit purée.
- Heavenly Dazed Rosé Lemonade (50mg THC High-Dose): A high-potency, zero-proof sparkler delivering a 50mg THC punch with tart lemon juice and delicate floral rosé notes.
New Release Inventory & Rating Quick-Guide
| Product Name | Producer / Brewery | Style Category | ABV / Dosing | Untappd Rating |
| P’nut Butter Crunch | 903 Brewers | Peanut Butter Cream Ale | 5.0% ABV | 3.82 / 5 |
| Sub 4 | Blind Corner Brewery | Session Hazy DIPA | 3.9% ABV | 3.84 / 5 |
| Taper | Blind Corner Brewery | American Lager | 4.2% ABV | 3.73 / 5 |
| Booter | Blind Corner Brewery | Hazy IPA | 6.0% ABV | 3.96 / 5 |
| Slow Walk Home | Blind Corner Brewery | Hazy DIPA | 7.6% ABV | 4.08 / 5 |
| Forever Bloom | Blind Corner Brewery | Hazy IPA | 6.6% ABV | 4.01 / 5 |
| Braaaaaaaains: Beach Breeze | Drekker Brewing | Smoothie Sour | 6.2% ABV | 4.20 / 5 |
| Slang Du Jour: Blueberry Muffin | Drekker Brewing | Pastry Sour | 6.2% ABV | 4.23 / 5 |
| Swirlee: Passionfruit | Drekker Brewing | Smoothie Sour | 6.4% ABV | 4.18 / 5 |
| Battle Buddies | Drekker / Hinterland | Hazy IPA | 6.8% ABV | 3.83 / 5 |
| TG Oktoberfest | Toppling Goliath | German Märzen | 5.2% ABV | 3.80 / 5 |
| Acacia | The Drowned Lands | Fruited Sour IPA | 5.5% ABV | 4.04 / 5 |
| Lemonade Splash Pack | Lone River | Hard Agave Seltzer | 4.0% ABV | 3.50 / 5 |
| Dayzed 10mg Lineup | Dayzed | Adaptogen THC Seltzer | 10mg THC / 5mg CBD | N/A |
| Heavenly Dazed | Dayzed | High-Dose THC Seltzer | 50mg THC | N/A |
Advanced Brewing Science & Functional Adaptogen Chemistry
To help craft beer and beverage enthusiasts appreciate this massive Thursday drop, here is an educational breakdown of the brewing technology and functional chemistry featured in today’s inventory:
1. Advanced Hop Extracts: Maui Nelson Hop Kief
Featured in Drekker Battle Buddies, Hop Kief from Freestyle Hops is an advanced liquid hop concentrate produced in New Zealand.
Unlike traditional dry-hopping with raw pellets, Hop Kief isolates specific, highly soluble thiol precursors and aromatic terpene oils.
This delivers intense sauvignon blanc, white wine grape, and tropical passionfruit aromatics without introducing vegetable astringency or absorbing liquid volume during fermentation.
2. Pectolytic Enzymes & Lactose in Pastry Sours
Beers like Drekker Slang Du Jour and Braaaaaaaains from Drekker Brewing Company utilize unfermentable milk sugar (lactose) alongside real unfermented fruit purées.
Brewers carefully control pectolytic enzymes during conditioning. This prevents fruit pectins from setting into gelatinous masses, resulting in a thick, velvety smoothie texture that balances bright fruit acidity against rich vanilla sweetness.
3. Synergistic Adaptogen & Cannabinoid Entourage Effects
In the Dayzed functional seltzer line, 10mg of hemp-derived THC is paired with 5mg of CBD and functional mushroom extracts (Ashwagandha, Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Chaga).
- CBD & THC Synergy: Cannabidiol (CBD) modulates CB1 receptor binding, softening potential intoxication and promoting a smooth, relaxed body feel.
- Adaptogenic Synergy: Ashwagandha lowers stress responses, while Lion’s Mane supports cognitive focus. Reishi and Chaga provide antioxidants that work synergistically with essential Vitamins C, D, and B12.
Food & Snack Pairing Suggestions
Elevate your Thursday evening experience at home or in the taproom with these recommended food pairings:
- 903 P’nut Butter Crunch: Pair alongside chocolate brownies, vanilla ice cream, or salty pretzel twists.
- Toppling Goliath Oktoberfest: Excellent with grilled bratwurst, warm soft pretzels with beer cheese, or roasted pork chops.
- Drekker Slang Du Jour Blueberry Muffin: Match with fresh fruit tarts, lemon bars, or creamy cheesecake.
- The Drowned Lands Acacia Sour IPA: Pair with spicy street tacos, grilled shrimp, or tangy goat cheese salad.
Step-by-Step Taproom Arrival Guide
Visiting Beer Bazaar for tonight’s releases is simple and welcoming:
- Arrive Early for Seating & Book Club: Head to 107 Center Street in downtown Grayslake. Order a draft glass from bartender Sean before the 15 Page Book Club starts at 7:00 PM.
- Browse the New Release Displays: Check out our center display table to inspect fresh cans from Drekker, Blind Corner, 903, and Dayzed.
- Build Your Custom Mix-Pack: Select individual 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 eateries 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.
What time is the 15 Page Book Club tonight?
The 15 Page Book Club meets tonight, Thursday, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the taproom. All genres are welcome!
Who is the bartender on duty tonight?
Sean is behind the bar tonight, Thursday, serving fresh draft glass pours and helping guests with bottle shop orders.
Are Dayzed THC seltzers legal to purchase in Illinois?
Yes. Under current state and federal regulations, age-gated hemp-derived THC seltzers containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight are legal for adults 21 and older with valid government identification.
Can I purchase individual single cans 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.
- 15 Page Book Club: Attend the 15 Page Book Club Grayslake every second Thursday at 7:00 PM.
- 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
Stop by Center Street tonight to catch bartender Sean, attend the 15 Page Book Club at 7:00 PM, and pick up these fresh New Brew Thursday drops Grayslake releases!
For inventory holds or product questions, call us directly at (224) 541-4494. See you in the historic Village of Grayslake center!
