Festival of Wood & Barrel Aged Beer

Schedule

Fri Nov 22 2024 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Credit Union 1 Arena | Chicago, IL

Advertisement

For more than 20 years FoBAB has convened the nation’s top barrel-aged brewing programs—brewers who have perfected the balance of art and science of wood and bourbon of timing and technique—for a showcase of brewing craftsmanship and innovation that only happens here.


Event Details:


Experience 350+ expertly crafted beers ciders meads and perries across 13 unique style categories—all of which are thoughtfully hand-crafted and aged in contact with wood or wood barrels and many of which are brewed exclusively for the festival.


Timings:


Session 1 Friday Nov 22nd:

6:00 – 10:00 p.m. (ImBIBE entry at 5:00 p.m.)

 

Session 2 Saturday Nov 23rd:

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (ImBIBE entry at 12:00 p.m.)

 

Tickets:

General Admission: $85

Tickets on sale 9/13/24


The Competition:

Each year barrel-aging brewing masters from coast to coast submit their original wood and barrel-aged beer cider mead and perry for judging. A panel of expert judges and industry stewards evaluate all FoBAB entries awarding gold silver and bronze medals as well as ‘Best in Show’ honors across 13 unique style categories.

The award ceremony will be hosted during Session #2.


Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Event Guide in United States

Host or Publisher Event Guide in United States

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Chicago

Golden Hour featuring Luke Frees
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 05:00 pm Golden Hour featuring Luke Frees

Epiphany Center for the Arts

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Marri Rock the Mile
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 05:00 pm Marri Rock the Mile

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

In Retrospect: A Journey Through Creation
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 05:00 pm In Retrospect: A Journey Through Creation

1122 W 63rd St

ART EXHIBITIONS
Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 05:30 pm Hard Country Honky Tonk with The Hoyle Brothers

Empty Bottle

COUNTRY-MUSIC-FESTIVALS
Homemade Gnocchi Cooking Class
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 06:30 pm Homemade Gnocchi Cooking Class

Bettie's Chicago

WORKSHOPS COOKING
Eco Friends Community Social
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 06:30 pm Eco Friends Community Social

4756 North Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL, USA

The Vocal Champs
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 07:00 pm The Vocal Champs

Copernicus Center

CONCERTS MUSIC
TBA\/TBA
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 07:00 pm TBA/TBA

Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center

Adults Night at the Trampoline Park | 21+ Only | Jump Then Enjoy a Beer!
Thu Aug 19 2021 at 07:30 pm Adults Night at the Trampoline Park | 21+ Only | Jump Then Enjoy a Beer!

Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park

SPORTS NONPROFIT
Bye Bye Liver: Chicago's Drinking Game Comedy Show
Fri Oct 01 2021 at 07:00 pm Bye Bye Liver: Chicago's Drinking Game Comedy Show

The Newport Theater

COMEDY FESTIVALS
Chicago Bar Crawl Experience - Welcome Shots at Every Bar!
Sat Jun 25 2022 at 01:00 pm Chicago Bar Crawl Experience - Welcome Shots at Every Bar!

Wrigleyville's BEST Bars TBA (Check your email before the crawl for full schedule!)

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
FREE TICKETS SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE at Laugh Factory Chicago!
Sun Apr 16 2023 at 09:00 pm FREE TICKETS SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE at Laugh Factory Chicago!

Laugh Factory

SPORTS FESTIVALS
DCASE Presents: Open House @ Chicago Cultural Center
Thu Jun 15 2023 at 04:00 pm DCASE Presents: Open House @ Chicago Cultural Center

Chicago Cultural Center

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Support CSAFF
Wed Aug 16 2023 at 07:00 pm Support CSAFF

Chicago

FESTIVALS NONPROFIT
DCASE Presents: Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight
Fri Aug 18 2023 at 02:00 pm DCASE Presents: Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight

Chicago Cultural Center

ART FESTIVALS
Meet New People Bar Crawl Chicago - Welcome Shots at Every Bar!
Sat Sep 09 2023 at 09:00 pm Meet New People Bar Crawl Chicago - Welcome Shots at Every Bar!

Wrigleyville's BEST Bars TBA (Check your email before the crawl for full schedule!)

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Chicago Singles Bar Crawl - Welcome Shots at Every Bar!
Sat Sep 23 2023 at 09:00 pm Chicago Singles Bar Crawl - Welcome Shots at Every Bar!

Wrigleyville's BEST Bars TBA (Check your email before the crawl for full schedule!)

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Nate Craig - Live in Chicago
Fri Jan 05 2024 at 08:00 pm Nate Craig - Live in Chicago

The Lincoln Lodge

COMEDY FESTIVALS
Comedy F*ck Fest
Thu Feb 01 2024 at 07:00 pm Comedy F*ck Fest

The Lincoln Lodge

COMEDY FESTIVALS
Late Night Booze Cruise on Lake Michigan aboard Spirit of Chicago
Sat Apr 13 2024 at 11:30 pm Late Night Booze Cruise on Lake Michigan aboard Spirit of Chicago

Spirit of Chicago (Boarding at Navy Pier)

ENTERTAINMENT PARTIES

What's Happening Next in Chicago?

Discover Chicago Events