Happy #NewBrewThursday, Grayslake! Sean is behind the bar this evening, and we are celebrating with a massive drop of specialty meads, Irish-style stouts, and a high-proof liqueur restock. Whether you are looking for a low-dose social tonic or a decadent dessert sour, we have you covered.
Stop by Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030) to secure these latest releases!
Specialty Meads & Cysers
- St. Ambrose Cellars (Beulah, MI) | Find more from St. Ambrose here
- Royal Reserve Mead (18% ABV): A formidable, high-gravity mead fortified with grape neutral spirits and matured in bourbon barrels for a sophisticated, oak-forward warmth.
- Rhythm & Blues (6% ABV): An approachable, fruit-forward mead that highlights the deep, tart complexity of black currants and blueberries.
- Black Madonna (6% ABV): A specialized sour mead that delivers a sharp, refreshing blackberry tang with a crisp finish.
- X.R. Cyser (6% ABV): Widely regarded as “apple pie in a can,” this cyser balances sweet orchard apples with traditional baking spices.
- Grateful Head (6% ABV): A bold, experimental cyser that pairs tropical mango sweetness with a lingering, prickly habanero heat.
Hard Ciders & Variety Packs
- Blake’s Hard Cider Co. (Armada, MI) | Find more from Blake’s here
- Mango Habanero (6.5% ABV): (Restocked!) A masterclass in balance, offering succulent mango upfront followed by a controlled chili kick.
- Classic Apple (6.5% ABV): (Restocked!) A clean, dependable flagship cider that emphasizes pure, crisp apple character.
- Triple Jam (6.5% ABV): (Restocked!) A lush, semi-sweet berry medley of strawberry, blackberry, and raspberry.
- Peach Party (6.5% ABV): (Restocked!) A vibrant pairing of sun-ripened peach and dark blackberry.
- Ciderboys (Stevens Point, WI) | Find more from Ciderboys here
- Variety Pack (5% ABV): (Restocked!) An essential sampler including First Press Traditional, Strawberry Magic, Grand Mimosa, and Blackberry Wild.
Stouts, Sours, & Hazy IPAs
- Trillium Brewing Company (Boston, MA) | Find more from Trillium here
- Irish Stout (5.2% ABV): A benchmark dry stout featuring a classic roasty malt backbone and a smooth, highly sessionable body.
- Barn Town Brewing (West Des Moines, IA) | Find more from Barn Town here
- Hawaiiowan Punch (5.5% ABV): A nostalgic, tropical explosion that mimics the bright, fruity flavors of the classic red punch.
- Lit (5.4% ABV): A zesty blue raspberry lemonade sour designed for maximum refreshment with an electrolyte boost.
- PBJ Strawberry Cheesecake (5.2% ABV): A thick, indulgent dessert sour that layers creamy cheesecake notes with sweet strawberry jam.
- Harbor Brewing Co. (Winthrop Harbor, IL) | Find more from Harbor here
- Jetboat (6.5% ABV): (Restocked!) A high-octane hazy IPA defined by the intense citrus and tropical aromatics of Citra hops.
- Endless Summer (6.5% ABV): (Restocked!) A sunshine-soaked hazy IPA infused with juicy blood orange for a zesty, pithy finish.
Unique Spirits & Social Tonics
- Hard Chaw Strong | Find more here
- Strong Irish Liqueur (50 Proof): A potent, high-proof evolution of Irish cream that offers a much bolder spirit presence than standard liqueurs.
- Willie’s Remedy | Find more here
- THC Infused Low Dose Social Tonic: A sophisticated, non-alcoholic alternative featuring a mild 5mg THC dose per serving for a controlled, social relaxation.
