20th Annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers
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20th Annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers
November 4, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FoBAB is turning 20 this year, and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild invites you to join in on the celebration!
FoBAB’s 20th anniversary will honor the history and legacy of the North America’s largest and most prestigious barrel-aged festival, celebrate the innovation and craftsmanship that defines barrel-aged brewing, and honor the pioneers and industry leaders who have guided the craft beer industry through two decades of growth and expansion!
Festival attendees will have the opportunity to sample hundreds of barrel-aged beers, ciders, meads, and perries across 12 style categories, each hand-crafted and aged in contact with wood or wood barrels in breweries from coast to coast.
WHERE
Credit Union 1 Arena
525 S. Racine Ave. | Chicago, IL 60607
Credit Union 1 Arena
525 S. Racine Ave. | Chicago, IL 60607
WHEN
Session 1 | Friday November 4
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. (ImBIBE entry at 5:00 p.m.)
Session 1 | Friday November 4
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. (ImBIBE entry at 5:00 p.m.)
Session 2 | Saturday November 5
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (ImBIBE entry at 12:00 p.m.)
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (ImBIBE entry at 12:00 p.m.)
TICKETS
Available Friday August 26 at 10:00am
Available Friday August 26 at 10:00am
COST
$85 + processing fee per session
$85 + processing fee per session
Must be 21+ with valid photo ID. All tickets include entry to the venue, 20 sample tickets, and a commemorative 2021 FoBAB glass.
Festival space is limited, so purchase tickets quickly to reserve your spot!
AWARDS
Hundreds of craft breweries from across the country will submit their most exciting wood and barrel-aged beer, cider, mead and perry for judging. A panel of expert judges and stewards will evaluate FoBAB entries, awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals as well as ‘Best in Show’ honors across 12 style categories.
Hundreds of craft breweries from across the country will submit their most exciting wood and barrel-aged beer, cider, mead and perry for judging. A panel of expert judges and stewards will evaluate FoBAB entries, awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals as well as ‘Best in Show’ honors across 12 style categories.
The award ceremony will be hosted during Session #2 and livestreamed for folks at home. The results will be published on www.fobab.com
MORE FUN
A curated oasis lounge pouring refreshingly low ABV beverages from some of Chicago’s favorite breweries will provide a reprieve from the traditionally higher ABV samples available throughout the festival.
A curated oasis lounge pouring refreshingly low ABV beverages from some of Chicago’s favorite breweries will provide a reprieve from the traditionally higher ABV samples available throughout the festival.
Once again, food will be available for purchase throughout the arena. Dont forget to stop by the merch booth for souvenirs!
Visit www.fobab.com for additional details & FAQs. Be sure to follow this event & our social pages for more details, including the brewery lineup, over the following weeks.
We’re putting everything we’ve got into crafting a 20th anniversary celebration you won’t forget, so there will be no FoBAB To Go option this year. We hope you’ll join us in person!
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