Happy Friday, Grayslake! If you are on the lookout for the absolute freshest Weekend Beer Releases Grayslake has available, you’ve arrived at Beer Bazaar at the ultimate moment. Our coolers are overflowing with a targeted drop of fresh local IPAs, heavy-hitting anniversary stouts, fruit-drenched smoothie sours, craft sodas, and premium boutique wines.
Kristin is holding down the bar all evening and is ready to get your weekend started with a perfect pour. Whether you are stocking up your cooler for backyard hangouts or stopping by to taste a few fresh selections on tap, we are proud to be your local craft haven in the Village of Grayslake.
Explore This Week’s Weekend Beer Releases Grayslake
Barker’s Marque Wines
- Arona Sauvignon Blanc 2025 (12.7%): A world-class Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc packing immense tropical grapefruit, lime, and passionfruit punch.
- Three Brooms Sauvignon Blanc 2025 (13%): An estate-grown, single-vineyard New Zealand classic known for its bright, mineral-driven acidity and clean finish.
Drekker Brewing Company
- Chonk Cherry Drumstick Sundae Sour (7.2%): A heavily fruited smoothie sour loaded with sweet cherries, vanilla ice cream notes, and waffle cone flavors.
- Cherry Bomb Braaaaaaains (6.2%) & Poolside Braaaaaaaains (5.8%): Drekker’s iconic smoothie sours are back. Poolside brings tropical pineapple, zesty lime, and sweet vanilla.
- Slang Du Jour Raspberry Cobbler (7.3%): Liquid pastry featuring tart raspberries, graham cracker crust, and brown sugar.
- After School Prrrt Snack Time (6.3%): A nostalgic, fruit-snack-inspired sour explosion.
Goldfinger Brewing Company
- Spring Beer (4.8%): A traditional, unfiltered German-style Kellerbier with a beautiful herbal hop punch and crisp grain finish.
- Chela Clara Mexican Lager (4.6%): Crisp, refreshing, and clean—brewed for hot weather.
- Heller Bock (7%): A pale, strong German lager balancing bready Munich malts with a warming clean alcohol finish.
Hop Butcher for the World
- Say Hello to 1176 (6.75%): A brand new Hazy IPA highlighting Citra and the experimental hop HBC 1176. Expect deep, resinous dankness mixed with zesty grapefruit and lemon notes.
- Tavern King (8%): A massive Hazy DIPA saturated with Citra, Vic Secret, Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin hops.
- Clear Your Mind (7%): A West-Coast leaning American IPA packed with Motueka, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops.
Iris Vineyards
- Pinot Gris 2024 (12.5%): Hailing from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, this elegant white wine opens with beautiful aromas of fresh pear, green apple, and bright citrus.
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
- A to Z (7%): A collaborative Double Dry-Hopped Hazy IPA with Saint Errant Brewing. It showcases unique Anchovy and Zumo hops grown in the Yakima Valley, delivering notes of sweet fruit gummy slices, bright lime zest, and fresh strawberry.
Oliphant Brewing
- Volcano Vista Pink Lemonade: Oliphant’s famous strawberry pink lemonade craft soft drink is fully restocked for a refreshing non-alcoholic option.
Pause Sparkling Water
- Pause 1:1 Variety Packs (5mg & 2.5mg): These feature a balanced blend of water-soluble THC and CBD across three refreshing flavors: Tropicool, Lemon-Lime Lift, and Wildberry.
The Brewing Projekt
- XI Barrel-Aged Anniversary Stout (12.6%): To celebrate eleven years of pushing boundaries, this massive imperial stout was aged for months in choice bourbon barrels. Expect rich layers of oak, dark chocolate, and molasses.
- Vanilla Latte XI BA Stout (12.6%): The anniversary base conditioned on custom-roasted coffee beans and luxurious vanilla beans. It mimics a rich, high-gravity espresso drink.
Tighthead Brewing Company
- Might As Well Berry THC (10mg): Mundelein’s finest cannabis-infused social beverage is officially restocked!
Wisco Pop
- Wisco Pop Sparkle (Strawberry & Cherry): Certified organic, real-fruit sparkling sodas are back on shelves for premium alcohol-free choices.
Young Blood Beer Company
- Spumoni Apology Screamed (9%): A heavy Imperial Sour inspired by the classic Italian dessert with cherry, pistachio, and chocolate elements.
- Tavern Cut vs Pie Cut (4.2%): A sessionable mango fruit punch sour celebrating the classic midwest pizza debate.
- If It Ain’t Tex Glitter Himself (9%): A blueberry cobbler imperial pastry sour with an actual touch of edible glitter.
