Happy Tuesday, Grayslake! Rachelle is behind the bar tonight and she’s ready to pour some of the most anticipated releases of the season. We’ve just stocked a massive lineup of heavy-hitters from Pipeworks Brewing Company and Great Notion, featuring everything from maple-soaked stouts to “shake-style” tart ales.
Stop by Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030) to grab these fresh drops before they’re gone!
Barrel-Aged & Seasonal Dark Beers
- Pipeworks Brewing Company (Chicago, IL) | Find more from Pipeworks here
- Barrel Aged Jones Dog (14.1% ABV): A decadent Imperial Milk Stout aged in bourbon barrels and conditioned on cacao nibs and whole vanilla beans. Expect waves of chocolatey richness and a smooth, creamy finish.
- Barrel Aged Hyper Dog (13.5% ABV): This “dessert in a glass” takes the milk stout base and adds freshly roasted coffee along with cacao and vanilla. Bold, smooth, and complex.
- As You Wish (14.8% ABV): A returning favorite from Pipeworks’ barrel program. This Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Porter delivers big bourbon aromatics with layers of chocolate, vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak.
- Last Kiss (15.7% ABV): A deep, complex Wee Heavy aged in both bourbon and maple syrup barrels. Indulgent notes of caramelized sugar and vanilla are balanced by a warming spice.
- Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR) | Find more from Great Notion here
- Double Stack (11% ABV): Their legendary Imperial Breakfast Stout fermented with a “ridiculous amount” of Vermont maple syrup and conditioned on Sumatra coffee beans. It smells like a fresh stack of pancakes and tastes like liquid gold.
- Gorillas in the Grist (11.2% ABV): A thick and sweet Chocolate Banana Pastry Stout. Brewed with bunches of real bananas and gooey chocolate for a B-A-N-A-N-A-S dessert experience.
Fruit Smoothie Sours & Hoppy Ales
- Great Notion Brewing (Portland, OR)
- Triple Berry Shake (10% ABV): A massive, jammy tart ale fermented with black currant, blackberry, and blueberry, then finished with vanilla for a creamy, milkshake-like consistency.
- Blueberry Cheesecake (6.6% ABV): A culinary-inspired tart ale that replicates a slice of cheesecake. Loaded with Oregon blueberries, vanilla, and milk sugar.
- Pipeworks Brewing Company (Chicago, IL)
- Hot Wheels (5.9% ABV): A bright and tropical Hazy Pale Ale dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin. Expect unique notes of gooseberry, mango, and passion fruit.
- Ninja vs. Unicorn (8% ABV): (Restocked!) Their flagship Double IPA brewed with over five pounds of hops per barrel.
- Blood of the Unicorn (6.5% ABV): (Restocked!) A hoppy Red Ale that balances a solid malt backbone with an aggressive hop profile.
- Lil Citra (5.1% ABV): (Restocked!) An easy-drinking, sessionable Pale Ale showcasing the bright citrus notes of Citra hops.
