Since 2014, Nader has been the face, heart, and brains of Beer Bazaar. Prior to running Beer Bazaar, Nader worked with his brother at Oak Trail Spirits (formerly Jim’s Liquors) in Mundelein. Providing the Lake County community with fine libations for taste and enjoyment has been a passion of Nader’s from the beginning.
Favorite Style of Beer?
Quad
Favorite Beer Bazaar Drink Offering?
9th Hour Golder Pineapple or Black Lung Pistachio Rose
Sam
Assistant Manager (wifely duties and all...)
About
From Grand Rapids, MI, another beer capital. Sam’s been working at Beer Bazaar since she started dating Nader in 2015. While she may not have bar experience, she’s grown up around bars all her life and it is why she cares so much about creating a space that is welcoming of all, and the kids who come with family have something to do.
Favorite Style of Beer?
Favorite Beer Bazaar Drink Offering?
Good Harbor Late Harvest Riesling
Brigid
Beertender
About
Originally from Waukegan, Brigid started working at Beer Bazaar in August 2024. Her and her husband Joe have been longtime supporters of the store. Brigid used to be a wine and spirits buyer for Walgreens, she was drawn to work at Beer Bazaar because she loves the vibe, community, and conversation. As such, she’s a great listener and always has great recommendations at the bar and for to-go.
Favorite Style of Beer?
Hazy IPAs
Favorite Beer Bazaar Drink Offering?
Corporate Meeting by Phase Three
Rachelle
Beertender
About
Originally from Ontario, CA, Rachelle started working at Beer Bazaar in April 2024. She also currently beertends at Black Lung Brewing and used to work at Zumbier. She’s especially fond of the family atmosphere from staff and patrons at Beer Bazaar and loves that it’s dog friendly and has a “shit ton of beer!”
Favorite Style of Beer?
West Coast IPA, like Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing
Favorite Beer Bazaar Drink Offering?
Pedroncelli Zinfandel
Kristin
Beertender
About
Originally from the South suburbs of Chicago, Kristin previously worked at Zumbier and O’Tools and has worked at Beer Bazaar since early 2023. She enjoys the fun environment and all the fun things she gets to do at Beer Bazaar with friends and family, along with beertending during Trivia Tuesdays.
Favorite Style of Beer?
IPAs
Favorite Beer Bazaar Drink Offering?
Chilly Water by Tighthead
Sean
Beertender
About
Originally from Libertyville, IL, Sean loved the welcoming community-centered atmosphere as a customer of Beer Bazaar so much so that he started working here in August 2024. Sean’s art experience has come in clutch in designing our amazing tappers and signs!
Favorite Style of Beer?
Lager
Favorite Beer Bazaar Drink Offering?
Goldfinger Lager or Samuel Smith Brown Ale
Kim
Beertender
About
Coming from Waconda (forever), Kim started as a long-time customer and beer enthusiast, originally joined the Beer Bazaar staff back at the Hainesville location in 2021, left and we welcomed her back in November of 2024. Kim’s favorite things about Beer Bazaar include the relaxing atmosphere, hanging out with friendly people, and the passionate community around craft beer.
Favorite Style of Beer?
All of the fresh lagers from local breweries such as Goldfinger and Art History.
Favorite Beer Bazaar Drink Offering?
Cloud Cover from Half Day or Booter from Blind Corner.
Ray
Sales Associate
About
Ray grew up in Grayslake and started at Beer Bazaar in 2022, when we opened the Grayslake location. Ray was initially interested in working at Beer Bazaar through his connection in working at Mike’s Liquors (previously owned by Nader’s uncle). The atmosphere and amazing co-workers are Ray’s favorite things about Beer Bazaar.
