FOBAB 11/16/2013

Sign up for IMBIBE; you can get in early. You just need to print out your "yep, you're a member" email. You didn't have to be signed up by any specific time to take advantage of the deal.

Also, say hi when you stumble out. I'm in 2nd session.

 

I've got evening session tickets. Trying to decide on a perfect pregame meal to get a good base. Protein and Carbs seem like a good idea? I want "full" but not "fall asleep full." Any good input from other veterans?

 

a huge burrito. eat half. the other half afterwards.

 

Now that there are shitters outside, I concur.
Last year, a burrito was an "unnecessary risk."

 

the answer is 35th street red hots, conveniently on the way from the red line
http://www.yelp.com/biz/35th-street-red-hots-chicago

 

Anything going on tomorrow night that wont be a complete cluster? Any tastings? I'd be happy to bring out some nice MN beers.

 

Yep. You could pretty much drink BA Abraxas all night with little to no line last year (I did a few back-and-forths between this and LA track 10 since the stations were so close)

Cheers!

 

Work can't end soon enough so I can start the trek to Chicago. Where should we hit tonight. Steering clear of the Local Option since that will be a complete cluster.

 

It's Christmas Eve, b*tches!!

 

It's not in the city but Tribes in Tinley has a pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good taplist

 

The Northdown is another good option

 

Come on, learn how to post a bar location so that people don't all upset and confused!

http://beeradvocate.com/community/t...rtical-epic-series-event.130067/#post-1891833

EDIT: Don't worry @lowbit I've got your back.

 

Hey sorry for the tremendously lame question here, but do you need to have the name of the person you are bringing with on the ticket, like some other events? I looked on the BPT site and couldn't find anything about it, just wanted to confirm before I print these off. Don't want an angry girlfriend tapping her foot when she can't get in because my name is on both tickets..... Seriously guys she probably enjoys barrel aged beers even more than I do, she will cut my face off and wear it in with my ID if necessary.

 

It will not be a problem.

 

I'm driving in from Madison tomorrow for the early session. I see there's some construction going on - any tips on routes to take or sections of road to avoid? Also, any tips on parking? Sounds like there will be some free shuttles. I might want to park near a bar/restaurant that I can return to via the free shuttle afterwards to chill for a while before driving back. Thanks!

 

Are you talking about the construction at the WI/IL border on 94, or construction on 90? There's really no good way to avoid either, unfortunately.

Last year, there was plenty of parking at the venue... at least there was half an hour before the doors opened for non-IMBIBE members

 

I've got my name on both tickets, too. Pretty sure if you're there, it'll be okay. And if not, I plan on raising hell and/or leaving my buddy to figure it out while I down copious pours.

"Leave no man behind...unless that man is slowing you down."

 

Women? At BROBAB?? What's the world coming to....

 

Dear Friends,

Here's a complied list of 'confirmed' entries for this year. To all those I plagiarized, you had it comin', thanks and god bless.

P-Dubs will be represented with:Imperial Jones Dog aged in Heaven Hill Barrels - Batch #75
Last Kiss in Buffalo Trace Barrels - Batch #90
Murderous in Elijah Craig 12 Barrels - Batch # 107


Looks like Ale Syndicate is bringing oak-aged Richie Imperial Porter:

https://twitter.com/AleSyndicate/status/392687747242000385

Looks like Side Project will be there with some sours:
https://twitter.com/SideProjectBrew/status/392830042582941696

Surly confirmed they will be bringing Misanthrope and Pentagram.
https://twitter.com/surlybrewer/status/370772996564066305

From Urban Legend's facebook:

Just took the first taste of "Krispy the Wino" .... our FOBAB entry .... (Krispy Karl aged in a red wine barrel). Holy sheet....is all I can say!

from revolution's latest mug club email:

11/16 - Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers - We've entered E. Norma Gene, Deth's Tar, & Working Mom

New Holland's FOBAB lineuphttp://newhollandbrew.com/events/uyhfq5oz6je2rq2v42bazwr1o1o76h

Incorrigible - Sour White Ale
Dragon's Milk Reserve: Smaug's Breath - Bourbon Barrel Stout with roasted chilis.
Night Tripper Reserve: NHAS - Night Tripper aged in New Holland Rum, Bourbon and Whiskey Barrels.

According to the newest Strange Brews podcast with Off Color - they are planning on bringing Scurry aged in used Heaven Hill / BCBS barrels.

https://twitter.com/theandyhille/status/400348824583299072
BA Abraxas...

Atlas Brewing Co.‏@AtlasBrewing24m@@bgrzywa2whiskey barrel RIS and barley wine along with gin barrel Belgian strong golden ale.

criminally underrated suburban brewer one trick pony is bringing Kentucky Mountain, a BA Old Ale.

New Belgium will be bringing Dark Synth and a blend of Light Synth with 10% Boon Kriek to FoBAB this weekend

 

I dont think this is an issue

I will also raise hell. And then support your decision to leave Rib behind.