Grayslake, IL – Happy Thirsty Thursday, Grayslake! Your mid-week refreshment is here, and Beer Bazaar is buzzing with excitement! Kristina O’Keeffe is your bartender until 4 PM, and Kimmy will be closing out the night. Come on down for great drinks and even better company!
This evening, put your vocabulary to the test! Join us for our Adult Spelling Bee with the Grayslake Area Public Library from 6 PM to 8 PM. Sharpen your linguistic skills and enjoy a unique night out.
And what’s a Thirsty Thursday without some incredible new brews? We’ve just received a fresh delivery of beers and even a unique hard seltzer, ready to tantalize your taste buds!
New Brews & Exciting Arrivals for Your Thirsty Thursday:
Discover the latest additions to Beer Bazaar’s ever-evolving selection. From barrel-aged stouts to crisp lagers and juicy IPAs, there’s something new for everyone!
- 3 Floyds Brewing
- Black Colossus Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Pasilla & Ancho Peppers, Vanilla, Cocoa, Cinnamon & Lactose: This monumental imperial stout is aged in barrels and conditioned with a rich blend of ingredients. It delivers an intense experience of roasted malt, dark chocolate, and a subtle warmth from pasilla and ancho peppers, balanced by sweet vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon, and a creamy lactose finish. It offers layers of complex, dessert-like flavors.
- Alter Brewing Company
- Alterado Mexican-Style Lager: This crisp and refreshing Mexican-style lager is designed for easy drinking. It pours a clear, golden hue and offers a smooth, light body with subtle corn sweetness and a clean, dry finish. It’s a perfect thirst quencher for any occasion.
- Hopewell Brewing Company
- Tiny Waves Tropical IPA with Galaxy, Mosaic & Riwaka hops: This Tropical IPA is bright and supremely aromatic. It features a wave of juicy tropical fruit notes, including passionfruit, guava, and citrus, from its generous hopping with Galaxy, Mosaic, and Riwaka. It’s incredibly flavorful yet approachable.
- Going Places Bright IPA: A classic, West Coast-inspired IPA, this beer shines with vibrant hop aromas and flavors of pine, citrus zest, and resinous bitterness. It’s crisp, clean, and truly directs you to exciting new places with its inviting character.
- Lil Buddy Lager (Singles and 8-packs available): This crisp and clean lager is highly crushable and perfect for any occasion. It offers a light body with a subtle malt sweetness and a refreshing, dry finish, making it a reliable and enjoyable go-to.
- Mezi Czech-style Amber Lager: This Czech-style Amber Lager balances a rich, malty backbone with a clean, crisp finish. It presents notes of toasted bread, caramel, and subtle herbal hops, offering a smooth and satisfying traditional lager experience.
- Ommegang x Birrificio del Ducato x Liefmans
- Passport Royale Mixed Culture Sour IPA Blend: This intricate blend comprises 45% Machete Double IPA, 50% Pale Sour, and 5% Blueberry Beer. It creates a complex sensory journey with bright fruit from blueberry, a zesty tartness from the sour, and a bold hop character from the DIPA. The mixed culture fermentation adds layers of intriguing funk and depth.
- Blind Corner Brewery
- Ragnar Road Hazy IPA with Cryo Citra, Riwaka & NZ Revolution Blend: This hazy IPA takes you on a journey with intense aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, vibrant citrus, and a hint of dankness from its blend of Cryo Citra, Riwaka, and NZ Revolution hops. It pours hazy with a soft, full body.
- Circa ’09 West Coast Double IPA with Centennial, Chinook, Cascade & Amarillo: A nod to classic West Coast IPAs, this DIPA delivers a robust hop bitterness balanced by notes of pine, grapefruit zest, and floral aromas from its traditional hop blend. It’s clean, resinous, and boasts a powerful hop presence.
- BASE Bad Alice Bourbon Barrel-Aged Tiki Cocktail-inspired Hard Seltzer with Pineapple, Orange, Lemon, Cherry & Bitters: This innovative hard seltzer is a complex blend inspired by tiki cocktails. It’s aged in bourbon barrels, infusing notes of vanilla and oak, combined with bright pineapple, zesty orange, tart lemon, sweet cherry, and a hint of aromatic bitters for a truly unique and sophisticated seltzer experience.
Thirsty Thursday Fun Awaits!
Come join us tonight for the Adult Spelling Bee with the Grayslake Area Public Library, discover these incredible new brews, and enjoy the friendly service from Kristina and Kimmy. Your Thursday just got a lot more exciting!
