Official FOBAB Countdown Thread

True, cheers!

 

We are on the same train...4 of us...we can split a van cab

 

A North London Darby win and crap-ton of barrel aged beers makes for a glorious saturday.

 

Left Aurora at 9:10 this morning. Enjoying a few at Haymarket before heading over.

 

Just got in line!

 

Checked into South Loop Hotel. 2 miles away. 80 minutes to go time!

 

How's

How's the line?

 

Is there any advantage to getting in line early? Or will you just have to wait in a smaller line for the big brews right when you get in?

 

No bad, less than 100 people so far. Idk how many are imbibe members who ae getting in an hour early

 

probably not, just sounded like fun haha

 

Hope I'm not breaking any rules here, but...my brother's work schedule was changed last minute, so we have an extra at face value.

Leaving Lincoln Park momentarily, BM me or catch me in line (brown hair and beard, green down vest).

 

Just a friendly PSA, prepare to pour out 2 to 3 drinks at FOBAB. There are so many great beers there, you don't want to waste your liver capacity on a beer that tastes like watered-down coffee.

 

Well, we're about to go in, so I think we'll just try to get the extra tasting tickets to share with our group.

 

To quote bachelor party "gentlemen start your boners"

 

Per some early untappd check-ins that haven't been already posted:
Bear Republic Tartare and Cuvee de Bubba
Lost Abbey Track #9 and #11
Oskar Blues Wild Turkey Ten Fidy
FFF BA Behemoth
Goose Brewpubs Mayan Gold and a BA Gingerbread barleywine
Wine barrel "Bourbon County"

 

Can you get in without a paper ticket like last year?

 

Soooooo whats the word, afternoon sessioners? I heard they do not have programs with maps of the beer locations and availability. Is there any kind of information center? I'd love to see a pic of it before the night session if possible. What are some of the highlights?

 

I'm wondering as well. I just picked up a ticket at the last minute. I'm just about to head out. I know FW has Sticky Monkey. That's one I definitely want to try.

 

They never had "maps" per se, but everything has always been well organized by style (brewery? everything gets fuzzy). I expect no different.

 

There's a ton of good to great stuff but two brothers willow named madmartigan tastes like the grass I accidentally ate when diving for a pop fly. It's gross but worthwhile for childhood baseball memories. ...... Try cuvée de bubba