2023 FOBAB Thread

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by ChicagoJ, Oct 22, 2023.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah

    Feels that way. Felt like it was traditionally 2 weeks prior to thanksgiving. Could be totally wrong tho
     
    Beer_Economicus and ChicagoJ like this.
  2. ChicagoJ

    ChicagoJ Grand Pooh-Bah (5,247) Feb 2, 2015 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Festival of Barrel-Aged Beer

    In Person FOBAB Venues / Dates / Admission (excluding fees)

    A = Afternoon Session & E = Evening Session

    (Omitted dates, venue, admission = need further info or verification)

    UIC Pavilion 525 South Racine Avenue
    • 2023 21st $85 11/3 E & 11/4 A
    • 2022 20th $85 11/4 E & 11/5 A
    • 2021 19th $85 11/12 E & 11/13 A
    UIC Forum 725 West Roosevelt Road
    • 2019 17th $85 11/9 E & 11/10 A & E
    • 2018 16th $85 11/16 E & 11/17 A & E
    • 2017 15th $85 11/10 E & 11/11 A & E
    • 2016 14th $65 11/11 E & 11/12 A & E
    • 2015 13th $60 11/20 E & 11/21 A & E
    • 2014 12th $65 11/14 E & 11/15 A & E
    Bridgeport Art Center 1200 West 35th Street
    • 2013 11th $50 11/16 A & E
    • 2012 10th $45 11/17 A & E
    Plumbers Hall 1350 West Washington Boulevard
    • 2011 9th $40 11/12 A & E
    • 2010 8th $35 11/6 A & E
    • 2009 7th 11/7 A & E
    • 2008 6th 11/8 A & E
    Goose Island Wrigleyville 3535 North Clark Street
    Goose Island Wrigleyville or Rock Bottom???
    • 2006 4th
    • 2005 3rd
    • 2004 2nd
    Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 1 West Grand Avenue
    • 2003 1st 4/1
     
  3. JJ_17

    JJ_17 Zealot (724) Apr 22, 2014 Indiana
    Trader

    I saw P3 is putting some stuff out and MikerFobab. Any other cool events getting announced? I’ve gotta be in town Thursday for work and it seems dumb to drive an extra 6 hours to be back at fobab (go home and drive back). Looking for an event Friday night to entice me to stay! I’m guessing more stuff will be announced this week.
     
    ChicagoJ likes this.
  4. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    ChicagoJ and JJ_17 like this.
  5. JJ_17

    JJ_17 Zealot (724) Apr 22, 2014 Indiana
    Trader

  6. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Hopleaf has a couple of FOBAB events this week. An Alesmith, Jackie O's, Firestone Walker, and Fair State BA event on the 1st and then the following event on the 2nd. $ [​IMG] :open_mouth:

    [​IMG]
     
  7. JJ_17

    JJ_17 Zealot (724) Apr 22, 2014 Indiana
    Trader

    Wow! Solid lineup. Some nice variety. Thanks for sharing! I do want to try that oakriginal + some one off Rev beers. Maybe some leftovers…
     
    Jaycase and ChicagoJ like this.
  8. Jplachy

    Jplachy Pooh-Bah (1,848) Feb 12, 2012 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Drink whatever Brewery Bhavana is bringing, that's my advice. Have fun this week. Drink responsibly, I'll be at the fest on Friday if you want your ass kicked, come find me.
     
  9. audis4gasm

    audis4gasm Crusader (451) Oct 19, 2017 Illinois

    Still no beer list and it's the day of... Their social media person said "Soon..."

    Nonetheless, everyone that's going today - have fun, eat lots beforehand and stay hydrated!
     
  10. BeerPrince22

    BeerPrince22 Pundit (805) Feb 21, 2016 Illinois
    Trader

    Do they ever release the beer list? I can't recall but remember showing up Friday and seeing what is at the fest by walking around. I prefer it that way!
     
    ChicagoJ likes this.
  11. tiffman

    tiffman Devotee (377) Dec 3, 2014 Illinois

    ChicagoJ, audis4gasm and BeerPrince22 like this.
  12. Jplachy

    Jplachy Pooh-Bah (1,848) Feb 12, 2012 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    It was released last year, I think for the sake of the competition they don't post it until the final round of judging starts, which will be this afternoon.
     
    ChicagoJ likes this.
  13. audis4gasm

    audis4gasm Crusader (451) Oct 19, 2017 Illinois

    I remember seeing the list on their website as I was waiting in line. Hopefully it's available before then!

    Nonetheless - what beer/brewery is everyone most excited about?
     
    ChicagoJ likes this.
  14. kodt

    kodt Pooh-Bah (2,286) Mar 6, 2013 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    3 Floyd's will be pouring Crushing mass and Raspberry Diamonds.
     
  15. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Just a reminder, anyone has any detailed reviews of any 2023 BCBS variants that are on, please share here.:slight_smile:
     
    Beer_Economicus, REVZEB and ChicagoJ like this.
  16. REVZEB

    REVZEB Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,686) Mar 28, 2013 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Detailed reviews of anything you loved please put them here. Got to make my list to hunt for in the wild!
     
    Beer_Economicus and ChicagoJ like this.
  17. ChicagoJ

    ChicagoJ Grand Pooh-Bah (5,247) Feb 2, 2015 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

  18. JJ_17

    JJ_17 Zealot (724) Apr 22, 2014 Indiana
    Trader

    Excited that Arabesque is finally making a FOBAB appearance. Looking forward to trying this years vintage.

    Haven’t had much Forager and it’s their first appearance I believe, so excited for their stuff.

    I’m a Jackie Os fan and the DB Temple
    Minerva sounds good.

    Others:
    Lakefront’s BA barleywine
    Whiskey Hills stuff
    Roaming Elephant
    All Cerebral stuff
    Hopefully this years prop is good
     
    #38 JJ_17, Nov 3, 2023
    Last edited: Nov 3, 2023
  19. GrumpyGas

    GrumpyGas Grand Pooh-Bah (4,579) Apr 7, 2009 Illinois
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Interesting to see this from Oswego Brewing
    LOCATION: Oswego, IL

    ENTRY: Barrel Aged Arnie the Brave | ABV 8.5%

    CATEGORY: Other Dark Beer

    DESCRIPTION: Rich toffee and caramel malt flavor while the barrel provides a delightful vanilla component to this very special beer.

    I thought they closed?!?
    Got to build some cred for the next stop, I guess.
     
    Beer_Economicus and ChicagoJ like this.
  20. BoltTosser

    BoltTosser Aspirant (246) Jul 25, 2017 Illinois
    Trader

    Shockingly, I’m looking most forward to One & Dunn Grand Reserve from The Bruery. Triple rye BA? Damn, sounds amazing. After living in Southern California for so long, I was pretty lukewarm on The Bruery, so this surprises me.
     
    ChicagoJ and mbockstruck30 like this.
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.