2023 FOBAB Thread

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

 

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.

 

https://www.beeronaut.com/2023/10/29/halloween-and-pre-fobab-beer-week-october-30-november-2/

 

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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. $

 

Wow! Solid lineup. Some nice variety. Thanks for sharing! I do want to try that oakriginal + some one off Rev beers. Maybe some leftovers…

 

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.

 

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!

 

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!

 

Last year there was a qr code at the event you could scan to get to the list. Based on last year's link and the fact that this is currently asking for a password, I bet it'll be at https://www.fobab.com/2023-beer-list whenever it's live.

Also, someone took a picture of it last year: https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/fobab-2022.668562/page-3#post-7640598

 

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.

 

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?

 

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

 

Just a reminder, anyone has any detailed reviews of any 2023 BCBS variants that are on, please share here.

 

Detailed reviews of anything you loved please put them here. Got to make my list to hunt for in the wild!

 

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

 

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.

 

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.