Bar
Unclaimed profileFat Jacks Bar
Bloomington, IL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beer list is the centerpiece here, with local breweries like Lil Beaver, Destihl, and Triptych alongside national and imported names such as Tripel Karmeliet and Lindemans. Cocktails include seven signature drinks priced $5.00-$6.50, plus mojitos in five flavors and a Bloody Mary with a 30-ingredient house mix. Weekly specials cover signature drinks, draughts, and call spirits. A customer account calls the Tsunamis 'liquid gold.'
- What should I order?
- Start with a local draught such as Lil Beaver's Lil Bit of Wonderful milk stout or Destihl's Apricot Sour. For a cocktail, the JoMama Bloody Mary is the most built-out option, with a house mix of over 30 ingredients and garnishes including bacon and shrimp. The Tsunami also has a customer following.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want to compare local and imported options with ABV and IBU details will find plenty to work through. Cocktail drinkers who favor fruit-forward, vodka- and rum-based drinks at low prices will also be satisfied.
- When should I go?
- Weekly specials give structure to the calendar: Stormy Saturdays for $3.75 signature drinks, Tapper Tuesday for $3.75 draughts, Rum Monday, Whiskey Wednesday, and Vodka Fridays for $3.75 call spirits. Any of those days offers a lower-cost way to sample the menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are $5.00-$6.50, and mojitos are $5.50. Beer prices include $6.50 for a Tripel Karmeliet chalice, $5.75 for a Lindemans Frambroise half pint, and $8.50 for a B. Nektar Zombie Killer half pint. Weekly specials drop many drinks and draughts to $3.75.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer menu carries ABV and IBU details for local and national selections, and the venue describes itself as 'the Favorite Craft Beer Bar & Club.' The JoMama Bloody Mary stands out for its house mix of over 30 ingredients and its bacon, shrimp, olive, and pickle garnish.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seven signature cocktails anchor the list, priced $5.00-$6.50, with mojitos in five flavors and a Bloody Mary built on a house mix of over 30 ingredients. The lineup leans on flavored vodkas, rums, and fruit juices. Weekly $3.75 signature drink specials add a lower-cost entry point.
Menu strengths
- — Seven named signature cocktails give the list a clear structure.
- — Mojitos come in five flavors: Classic Mint, Cucumber, Strawberry, Coconut, and Pineapple.
- — The JoMama Bloody Mary uses a house mix of over 30 ingredients and is garnished with bacon, shrimp, olive, and pickle.
Standout selections
- — The Fat Jack: strawberry and orange vodkas, orange and cranberry juices, lemon-lime soda, $5.00.
- — JoMama Bloody Mary: Titos Vodka with a house mix of over 30 ingredients, served with bacon, shrimp, olive, and pickle, $6.50.
Pricing: $5.00-$6.50 signature cocktails; $5.50 mojitos; $3.75 specials on Stormy Saturdays
Beer
The beer menu lists local and national beers with ABV and IBU details. Local names include Lil Beaver, Destihl, Golden Fox, Keg Grove, and Triptych, while imports and national brands range from Tripel Karmeliet and Lindemans to Guinness and Weihenstephaner. Weekly specials include $3.75 draughts and $2.75 half pints.
Menu strengths
- — Local breweries include Lil Beaver, Destihl, Golden Fox, Keg Grove, and Triptych.
- — The imported and national selection spans Belgian, German, English, and American producers.
Standout selections
- — Tripel Karmeliet: Belgian Tripel, 8.4% abv, 16 IBU, $6.50 per chalice.
- — Destihl Apricot Sour: wild sour apricot with citrusy dry-hopping, 6% abv, 8 IBU.
Pricing: $6.50 Tripel Karmeliet chalice; $5.75 Lindemans Frambroise half pint; $8.50 B. Nektar Zombie Killer half pint; $3.75 draughts on Tapper Tuesday; $2.75 half pints
Spirits
Spirits are presented through daily specials covering rum, whiskey, and vodka, plus a 'Bourbon Selection' heading. The program is built around call-brand pricing rather than a deep bottle list. Weekly specials make rum, whiskey, and flavored vodka available at $3.75 on their respective days.
Menu strengths
- — Daily spirits specials cover rum, whiskey, and vodka.
- — $3.75 call rums and imports on Rum Monday, $3.75 call whiskey on Whiskey Wednesday, and $3.75 flavored vodka on Vodka Fridays.
Standout selections
- — Weekly specials include $3.75 Call Rums and Imports on Rum Monday, $3.75 Call Whiskey on Whiskey Wednesday, and $3.75 Flavored Vodka on Vodka Fridays.
Pricing: $3.75 call rums and imports on Rum Monday; $3.75 call whiskey on Whiskey Wednesday; $3.75 flavored vodka on Vodka Fridays
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