Chicago Earns 12 FoBAB Awards

Nov 11

Nov 11 Chicago Earns 12 FoBAB Awards

It’s barrel-aged beer season, and fresh off of our GABF wins, the Chicago beer scene now has 12 more reasons to celebrate.

The Festival of Barrel Aged Beer (FoBAB) kicked off on Nov. 8th with more than 400 barrel-aged beers from over 220 breweries who barrel the best.

With 12 unique judging categories, there’s something for everyone at this annual fest: Stouts, barleywines, ciders, meads and sours make for one amazing night of tasting.

Highlights include the Chicago sweep in the fruited beer category, and I’m super excited to see some of my favorite local breweries walk away with well-deserved medals.

Now for our very own Chicagoland winners:

GOLD

5 Rabbit Cervecería - El Pirata

Afterthought Brewing Company - Afterthought Ale: Wine Barrel Fermented

Pollyanna Brewing Co. - Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Orenda Volume 3

Revolution Brewing - V.S.O.R. (Very Special Old Ryeway)

Werk Force Brewing - Farmhouse Vultures with Blackberries and Raspberries

SILVER

Crystal Lake Brewing - Boathouse Reserve Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

Off Color Brewing - Procatsination

Pollyanna Brewing Co. - Orenda Volume 2

BRONZE