FOBAB 2020

Spreading like wildfire

 

FOBAB,
Reimagined for 2020
For the first time ever, assorted six-packs of our exclusive FoBAB beer entries will be made available for purchase on a limited basis. The six-packs, which span all 12 style categories, will be constructed and sold at random, allowing you to create the one-of-a-kind FoBAB experience from the comfort (and safety) of home. FoBAB assorted six-packs are $60 and include:

• Assorted 6-pack of FoBAB Entries
  
  
• FoBAB-branded beer tote
  
  
• 2020 FoBAB commemorative tasting glass
  

Presale tickets are available to ImBIBE members beginning October 20, and general admission sales open October 23. Six-packs will be available for pickup at Hailstorm Brewing on Nov. 13-14.

 

2020 Annual ImBIBE membership includes:

• Presale access to limited-edition six-packs of FoBAB entries in branded tote (no purchase limits)
• Commemorative FoBAB tasting glass
• 2020 FoBAB tee shirt (ImBIBE member benefit only, not available for purchase)
• FoBAB branded face mask
• Additional member benefits to be announced in 2021

 

Sick.

 

Wonder how the 6 packs will be packaged. Could anything from 750s to 12oz be counted as 1? Or will brewers be packaging specifically for this release?

Details at 11, back to you, Don.

 

Interesting that hailstorm is the only pickup location

 

I'm intrigued and curious about container size. I also can't wait to complain when I get like regular BCBS, a random fruited stout, a scotch ale, a smoked porter, a super-acidic sour and a cider.

 

Would it make sense that all breweries submit bottles or cans in place of kegs this year? It would make the distribution easier.

 

...maybe these will all be 16oz crowler fills?

I'm just spit-ballin' here.

 

I would think smaller pours since it's mostly high ABV stuff, but it would be a royal pain in the ass to get a bunch of non-standard containers. My guess is 12 oz bottles, based on virtually nothing.

 

Are these all going to be shelf turds they couldn't move or will their be rare one offs?

 

I've heard the 6th can won't be a turd...but a trapped fart.

 

Derriere?

 

Assume the 6 pack has to be finished in one sitting so that you can replicate the experience of drinking way too much, just like in person! My wife is going to love this!

 

Make sure to drink them all in a closet while you spray your complimentary can of this every 3-4 minutes

 

Package format will be based on how the breweries send their entries. So anything from 8oz to 750ml and in between.

Unlike past years where breweries had to commit to a minimum number of ounces this time it was a minimum of 24 bottles/cans, with no restriction on format.

This will truly be a luck of the draw situation I imagine between styles, brewers, and bottle format.

 

So I have to get out of my car and stand in line? Guess this is nice for the people who will miss standing in beer lines this year. But was hoping for a curbside format.

 

Given where virus numbers are (and are heading) I'm really surprised/disappointed this isn't curbside. There's got to be a way of making this happen.