Happy Thirsty Thursday, Grayslake! Nader is encouraging everyone to support local, and Sean will be your bartender this evening! We have an incredible haul of rare spirits, highly sought-after barrel-aged stouts, and a massive drop of meads.
Heads Up: Seating will be limited from 6 PM to 8 PM tonight for a holiday party. Please plan your visit accordingly!
Stop by Beer Bazaar (107 Center Street, Grayslake, IL 60030) today to secure these limited releases!
Spirits & Allocated Items
- Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. (DeKalb, IL) | Find more from Whiskey Acres Distilling Co here.
- Artisan Series: Blue Popcorn Straight Bourbon Whiskey (48.5% ABV): A highly sought-after, unique bourbon distilled from Blue Popcorn (a rare corn varietal), resulting in a distinctive flavor profile. (Featured in the photo!)
- Maple Bourbon Cream (19% ABV): A creamy, sweet liqueur blending real maple syrup with smooth bourbon. (Featured in the photo!)
- Jules Theuriet | Find more from Jules Theuriet here.
- Creme de Banana Liqueur: A rich, sweet banana liqueur that is the secret ingredient in our featured cocktail! (Featured in the photo!)
Barrel-Aged & Featured Beer Releases
- Deschutes Brewery (Bend, OR) | Find more from Deschutes Brewery here.
- The Abyss Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (11.4% ABV): Deschutes’ legendary Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, featuring notes of molasses, licorice, and dark chocolate, with layers of complexity added by oak aging. (Featured in the photo!)
- Founders Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids, MI) | Find more from Founders Brewing Co here.
- Breakfast Stout (8.3% ABV): A classic Double Chocolate Coffee Oatmeal Stout brewed with two types of coffee and chocolate for a rich, roasty, and smooth morning (or evening) treat. (Featured in the photo!)
- Alter Brewing Company (Downers Grove, IL) | Find more from Alter Brewing Company here.
- S’mores Wedda S’mores Oatmeal Stout (6.0% ABV): A decadent Oatmeal Stout brewed with the familiar flavors of a roasted marshmallow, graham cracker, and chocolate. (Featured in the photo!)
Mead Releases
- Unpossible Mead (Forest Park, IL) | Find more from Unpossible Mead here.
- Danger Noodle (10.0% ABV): An Illinois Wildflower Mead with Tanzanian vanilla bean, offering sweet and floral complexity.
- Beary Cherry Cheesecake Mead (10.0% ABV): A rich mead designed to taste like a cherry cheesecake dessert.
- Bluebeary Cheesecake Mead (10.0% ABV): A counterpart mead offering blueberry cheesecake flavor.
- Blackberry Tesla Coil (6.9% ABV): A lighter, fruit-infused mead with tart blackberry notes.
- Raspberry Tesla Coil (6.9% ABV): A vibrant, fruit-infused mead with sweet and tart raspberry.
- Marshmallow Fields (6.9% ABV): A traditional mead highlighting the subtle sweetness of Meadowfoam & Wildflower Blossom.


