Fresh arrivals of Phase Three Affy Tapple Grayslake cans have officially hit the shelves at Beer Bazaar! Carmen is behind the bar tonight serving cold draft glass pours, guiding package shop selections, and helping craft beer lovers navigate our latest Friday drop.
Our retail package coolers are stocked with iconic caramel apple blonde ales, heavy-hitting double dry-hopped DIPAs, spruce tip pale ales, zero-proof hop waters, microdosed THC beverages, and non-alcoholic craft flagships.
Phase Three Affy Tapple Grayslake & Craft Releases
Hailing from Lake Zurich, Illinois, Phase Three Brewing Company has delivered one of Chicagoland’s most anticipated autumn collaborations alongside fresh hazy IPAs and massive double dry-hopped DIPAs.
1. A Bushel of Apples (6.0% ABV Caramel Apple Ale)
- Collaborator: Produced in official partnership with Affy Tapple to benefit GiGi’s Playhouse.
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.76 / 5
- Style & Ingredients: Built on a golden blonde ale recipe infused with real apple juice, small-batch caramel, and roasted peanuts.
- Tasting Notes: Pours a glowing amber-gold with rich aromatics of crisp orchard apples, buttery caramel, and roasted nuts that finish sweet and smooth.
2. Pixel Chicago Edition (6.5% ABV Hazy IPA)
- Hop Profile: Single-hopped exclusively with 100% Pacific Northwest Citra hops.
- Tasting Notes: Pours an opaque golden yellow overflowing with crushed pink grapefruit, candied orange peel, sweet mango nectar, and soft pine resin.
3. Super Saturator (8.0% ABV DDH Hazy DIPA)
- Collaborator: Brewed in collaboration with Florida’s 3 Sons Brewing Co.
- Hop Profile: Packed with Riwaka, Nelson Sauvin, Strata, Strata Cryo, and advanced Nelson Abstrax hop oils.
- Tasting Notes: Thick and velvety on the palate, bursting with passionfruit, crushed white wine grape, dank strawberry, and intense tropical nectar.
Maplewood Brewery Dynaboost DIPAs & Flagships
Chicago’s Maplewood Brewery & Distillery brings advanced hop oil technology and beloved house flagships to our retail displays.
1. New Morning (8.0% ABV DDH Hazy DIPA)
- Hop Innovation: Brewed with Idaho 7 Dynaboost, Krush Dynaboost, Strata Cryo, New Zealand Riwaka, and Nelson Sauvin hops.
- Tasting Notes: An explosive tropical profile loaded with candied papaya, overripe mango, dank berry, and zesty lime peel over a pillowy oat base.
2. Sabro Transit Authority (7.0% ABV DDH Hazy IPA)
- Hop Profile: Double dry-hopped featuring coconut-forward Sabro hops.
- Tasting Notes: Pours cloudy yellow with luscious notes of creamy coconut cream, sweet pineapple juice, tangerine, and subtle herbal cedar.
3. Charlatan (6.1% ABV American Pale Ale)
- Ratings: Untappd: 3.84 / 5 | BeerAdvocate: 90 (Outstanding)
- Hop Profile: Maplewood’s flagship pale ale hopped with Simcoe and Centennial.
- Tasting Notes: Bright amber-gold with crisp grapefruit zest, pine sap, toasted caramel malt, and a firm, cleansing bitterness.
Hop Butcher for the World Spruce Tip & Oktoberfest Drops
Chicago’s Hop Butcher for the World arrives with a unique spruce tip pale ale, classic German Oktoberfest lagers, and zero-proof hop waters.
1. Traveling Arborist (5.75% ABV Pale Ale w/ Spruce Tips)
- Collaborator: Brewed in partnership with Wisconsin’s Cocoon Brewing.
- Hop Profile & Ingredients: Conditioned on real spruce tips and dry-hopped with Simcoe, Krush, and Centennial hops.
- Tasting Notes: Pours golden clear with vibrant aromatics of fresh evergreen pine, candied citrus zest, resinous sap, and sweet berry undertones.
2. Lord Octopus (7.5% ABV Hazy DIPA)
- Ratings: Untappd: 4.12 / 5
- Hop Profile: Saturated exclusively with Mosaic hops.
- Tasting Notes: Pillowy and cloud-like, delivering intense flavors of sweet blueberry jam, overripe mango, and juicy pink grapefruit.
3. Chicagofest (5.5% ABV German-Style Oktoberfest)
- Hop Profile: Brewed with traditional German Hallertau Mittelfrüh noble hops.
- Tasting Notes: Pours a brilliant copper with biscuit malt toastiness, subtle honey, and a crisp, herbal German hop finish.
4. Blue Raspberry Hop Water for the World (0.0% ABV Sparkling Water)
- Ingredients: Zero alcohol, zero calories, and zero sugar infused with Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops plus natural blue raspberry flavor.
- Tasting Notes: Crisp, bubbly, and incredibly refreshing with tangy blue raspberry notes and a bright tropical hop nose.
Señorita & Rhythm Microdosed THC Restocks
For guests seeking alcohol-free alternatives, our alternative beverage coolers are fully restocked with hemp-derived THC sparkling drinks.
Señorita Drinks (Agave Seltzers)
- Lime & Jalapeño (10mg THC): Zesty lime juice balanced against a gentle jalapeño kick and 10mg of fast-acting hemp-derived THC.
- Mango (19mg THC): Sweet mango nectar paired with 19mg of hemp-derived THC for a smooth, tropical afternoon option.
Rhythm Drinks (Functional Cannabinoid Sparklers)
- Mandarin Orange Sativa (10mg THC): Crisp sparkling water infused with natural mandarin orange flavor and 10mg of uplifting sativa-terpene-enhanced hemp THC.
Athletic Brewing & Revolution Non-Alcoholic Craft Lineup
We maintain a broad selection of non-alcoholic craft beers from industry leaders Athletic Brewing Company and Revolution Brewing.
Athletic Brewing Company (Stratford, CT)
- Free Wave Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA: Double dry-hopped with Amarillo, Citra, and Mosaic hops. Full-bodied with bright passionfruit and citrus juice notes (0.5% ABV).
- Upside Dawn Non-Alcoholic Golden Ale: Brewed with organic English and American malts. Light, floral, and snappy (0.5% ABV).
- Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA: A classic West Coast style IPA crafted with organic malts and five hop varieties for a balanced, piney finish (0.5% ABV).
Revolution Brewing (Chicago, IL)
- Anti-Zero Non-Alcoholic American IPA: Chicago’s iconic Anti-Hero re-engineered into a zero-alcohol format. Delivers bold citrus zest, pine resin, and crisp malt structure (0.5% ABV).
Advanced Craft Hop Chemistry & Brewing Science
To help craft beer lovers navigate this massive Friday drop, here is an educational breakdown of the brewing technology and hop science featured in today’s inventory:
1. Soluble Hop Extract Technology: Dynaboost & Abstrax
Beers like Maplewood New Morning and Phase Three Super Saturator utilize advanced hop extracts known as Dynaboost and Abstrax.
Traditional dry-hopping relies on whole hop pellets, which absorb finished beer and can introduce vegetable tannins.
Flowable hop extracts concentrate specific hop thiols and essential terpene oils (such as myrcene, linalool, and geraniol) into a liquid state. This allows brewers to achieve extreme tropical aromatics without increasing astringent bitterness or losing liquid volume in the fermenter.
2. Foraged Spruce Tip Infusions in Brewing
In Hop Butcher Traveling Arborist, brewers add real spruce tips directly to the boil and conditioning tanks.
Spring spruce tips are packed with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), terpenes, and natural sugars. When combined with pine-forward hop varieties like Simcoe and Centennial, the spruce tips impart a bright, forest-fresh evergreen aroma that complements the beer’s citrus character.
3. Non-Alcoholic Hop Water Carbonation & Extraction
Zero-proof products like Hop Butcher Blue Raspberry Hop Water utilize cold-steeping techniques to extract aromatic hop oils without extracting alpha acids.
Because alpha acids require heat to isomerize into bitterness, cold-steeping Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops creates an aromatic, zero-calorie sparkling water that delivers full hop aroma with zero bitterness and zero alcohol.
Food & Beverage Pairing Suggestions
Elevate your weekend tasting experience at home with these recommended food pairings:
- Phase Three A Bushel of Apples: Pair alongside warm pork chops, sharp white cheddar, or cinnamon sugar donuts.
- Hop Butcher Traveling Arborist: Excellent with grilled cedar-plank salmon, smoked gouda, or wood-fired sausage.
- Maplewood New Morning DIPA: Pair with spicy mango habanero wings, Thai red curry, or double smash burgers.
- Señorita Lime & Jalapeño THC: Enjoy with fresh guacamole, fish tacos, or carne asada nachos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Phase Three A Bushel of Apples in Grayslake, Illinois?
Beer Bazaar carries fresh restocks of Phase Three Brewing Company‘s Phase Three Affy Tapple Grayslake collaboration in our package shop at 107 Center Street in downtown Grayslake.
Who is the bartender on duty tonight?
Carmen is behind the bar tonight, Friday, serving fresh draft glass pours and helping guests with bottle shop orders!
Are Señorita and Rhythm THC drinks legal in Illinois?
Yes. Under current state and federal regulations, age-gated hemp-derived THC drinks containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight are legal for adults 21 and older with valid government identification.
Can I build custom mix-and-match 4-packs at Beer Bazaar?
Yes! You can mix and match individual cans across all featured breweries, cideries, and non-alcoholic brands in our retail shop.
Does Beer Bazaar offer online ordering for store pickup?
Yes! You can browse active bottle shop inventory and place orders for local pickup directly on the Beer Bazaar Web Store.
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.
- First Friday Party: Join us for First Fridays Karaoke Grayslake on the first Friday of every month.
- Tuesday Night Trivia: Gather your team for Tuesday Trivia Night Grayslake every Tuesday at 6:30 PM.
- 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 Carmen, browse these fresh craft releases, and stock your fridge for the weekend!
For inventory holds or product questions, call us directly at (224) 541-4494. See you in the historic Village of Grayslake center!
