Happy Friday! Kristin is behind the bar this evening, and we’ve got the table loaded with a massive spread of fresh local collaborations, crisp lagers, and world-class Belgian restocks. Whether you’re looking for the latest from Hop Butcher or a refreshing craft soda, Beer Bazaar Grayslake is your one-stop shop for the weekend.
Stop by Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030) to secure these latest releases!
Hop Butcher for the World (Chicago, IL) | Visit Hop Butcher for the World
- Square in a Circle in a Square (7% ABV): A unique Hazy IPA collaboration with Dogfish Head brewed with Citra, Anchovy, and Krush hops. | Visit Dogfish Head
- Urbs in Horto Hazy DIPA (7.5% ABV): A lush double IPA featuring Strata and Mosaic hops.
- Bae Pils (5.25% ABV): A bright and modern pilsner dry-hopped with Thora, Citra, and Riwaka.
- Butcher Gold Lager (3.75% ABV): A highly sessionable, crisp lager built for easy drinking.
Roaring Table Brewing (Lake Zurich, IL) | Visit Roaring Table Brewing
- Tuba Solo Hazy IPA (7.2% ABV): A “Best 20 Beers in 2021” award winner, this oat- and wheat-forward hazy delivers a beachy mix of pineapple, orange, mango, guava, and lime. It features a rich, silky body with impressions of candied citrus and ripe berries.
- Quick “Crispy” IPA (6.3% ABV): A snappy and bright American IPA featuring Mosaic, Motueka, and Citra hops. It is celebrated for its clean finish and vibrant notes of citrus and berries.
- Maibock Spring Lager (6.6% ABV): A beautifully clear, malty spring lager with a bready, toasted malt aroma. The flavor is dominant with toasted malt supported by a lemon-lime bitterness and light floral notes.
- Helles Munich-Style Golden Lager (5.25% ABV): A flagship favorite brewed with Barke Pilsner malt, Mittelfrüh, and Tettnanger hops. Expect a crackery-malt nose with baguette-like sweetness and a kiss of spicy-floral hops.
- Quick IPA (Crispy IPA) (6.3% ABV): A brilliantly clear straw-colored IPA that balances a lighter malt bill with the bold, Western hop aromas of Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic, and Amarillo.
Art History Brewing (Geneva, IL) | Visit Art History Brewing
- Little Clues Hazy IPA (7.5% ABV): A soft and hazy IPA showcasing Strata, Azacca, and Amarillo hops.
- Verlaine Belgo-American Pale Ale (5.8% ABV): A stylistic bridge featuring American hops and Belgian yeast character.
- Machine Age Altbier (5.1% ABV): A traditional German-style copper ale known for its balance of malt and crispness.
Belgian Favorites & Craft Sodas
- Lindemans Brewery (Vlezenbeek, Belgium) | Visit Lindemans Brewery
- Framboise Lambic: (Restocked!) The iconic, world-renowned raspberry lambic with its signature tart and fruity profile.
- Birra Baladin (Piozzo, Italy) | Visit Birra Baladin
- Italian Craft Sodas: (Restocked!) Check out the full lineup of unique flavors: Cedrata, Spuma, Mela Zen, Agrumata, and Cola.
