FOBAB 2013

[Treebs]

It's been worth it in the past. Now that there's like 450 people in IMBIBE, it's not going to be as much of a free for all as it used to be.

While that is true, I highly doubt that every member will be utilizing this advantage. Half the people I talk to still have no idea what IMBIBE is or what it does. I'm sure there will be a fair amount, much more than last year, but it wont be to the point where it's obnoxious that first hour.

 

[jeblikesbeer]

so do brewery's bring x2 of whatever they've got? or am i extra screwed going to session two?

 

[Treebs]

so do brewery's bring x2 of whatever they've got? or am i extra screwed going to session two?

Breweries/Brewpubs are supposed to bring the same amount for each session from what I hear, but I'm not sure if that rule is always followed or if that's even the case.

 

[elkhunter36]

? for the locals: Is it safe to walk from the Art Center to South Loop Hotel?

 

[jeblikesbeer]

? for the locals: Is it safe to walk from the Art Center to South Loop Hotel?

from where FOBAB is?
dont do it john thats a hell of a walk more than anything

 

[sidetracked]

? for the locals: Is it safe to walk from the Art Center to South Loop Hotel?

from where FOBAB is?
dont do it john thats a hell of a walk more than anything

Yeah, that's pretty far to walk, especially while drunk.

Edit: It might be better to consider taking the 35 St. bus to State Free Shuttle to the Red Line and just walking the State St. portion. I don't know about the safety of this area, but logistically you'd be better off.

 

[elkhunter36]

Yeah, that's pretty far to walk, especially while drunk.

LOL I walk pretty well while drunk - it's figuring out the shuttles / trains that I am worried about. My luck I would end up in Indiana (no offense Indiana)

 

[sidetracked]

Current weather forecast for Saturday is a high of 50 and low of 44. I really hope this holds true.

 

[jeblikesbeer]

LOL I walk pretty well while drunk - it's figuring out the shuttles / trains that I am worried about. My luck I would end up in Indiana (no offense Indiana)

i mean i'll show up early enough to probably haul your drunk ass to the correct train but you may end up WAYYY up on the north side

 

[kawilliams81]

Breweries/Brewpubs are supposed to bring the same amount for each session from what I hear, but I'm not sure if that rule is always followed or if that's even the case.

I am pretty sure starting last year breweries had to bring 2 kegs of each beer (1 for each session). Now obviously this doesn't hold true with the bottles, but you would think they would just split the cases up between the 2 sessions.
Again I think, they had issues a couple years ago with running out of beer in the 2nd session because they would just split a keg between the sessions or something like that.

 

[Corbot_3000]

LOL I walk pretty well while drunk - it's figuring out the shuttles / trains that I am worried about. My luck I would end up in Indiana (no offense Indiana)

Why wouldn't you just pay a cab the measly $10 to/from your hotel so you can have peace of mind?

 

[elkhunter36]

Why wouldn't you just pay a cab the measly $10 to/from your hotel so you can have peace of mind?

We just like to walk. Prolly take a cab though. Or steal Jeb's bike.

 

[Treebs]

For those not looking to compile Q&A's from Twitter/Facebook or on BA where this was posted:

Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
"Ummm, hotels? Where am I gonna stay for #FoBAB?" Unfortunately, we only had one hotel that supported us this year. Chicago South Loop Hotel has a discount for FoBAB attendees. Next year I promise we will have more. We are currently working with the Illinois Office of Tourism for #CCBW, and we will have many places for you to lay your weary heads. And if you steal shampoo and hand towels, you're welcome.

Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
"Hey, I like to eat food with my barrel-aged beer. What's up?" This year, Goose Island Clybourn will be servicing your catering needs in-house. Also, we will have a handful of food trucks lined up in the main parking lot. Tacos, mac & cheese, pierogies, BBQ, donuts... what else do you crave? Sillies.
Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
"I couldn't find a cab. It was dark. I didn't know how to get home. What gives?" We give!! This year, we will have a shuttle bus running from the Bridgeport Art Center Skyline Loft to the Red Line and Ogilvie Station. Times will be posted on the 16th at the event, but I would bet on two trips between 4 and 5:30PM, and 9 and 10:30PM. The shuttles are FREE, you're welcome! #FoBAB

"Yeah, but what about a cab?? You said CAB!! You lied." No lies!! This year, we have partnered with Uber to get you folks to and from the Midwest's largest barrel-aged festival, #FoBAB!! Click on this link, and have no fear... we will have plenty of taxis on-site, ready to go! https://www.uber.com/go/fobab

 

[jeblikesbeer]

We just like to walk. Prolly take a cab though. Or steal Jeb's bike.

im not bringing the bike down thats up in MN now sorry to disappoint.

 

[CanisMajor]

Anyone remember how many samples are included with your ticket? Also, price of extra sample tickets?

Canis

 

[Treebs]

Anyone remember how many samples are included with your ticket? Also, price of extra sample tickets?

Canis

It was 16 sample tickets last year. I do not remember the price of extra tickets as I did not need them.

Edit: Looks like 15 this year.

 

[jeblikesbeer]

are they at all worried about tickets? i know at stoutfest they sure as hell were not

 

[Treebs]

are they at all worried about tickets? i know at stoutfest they sure as hell were not

Stoutfest doesn't have tickets. At the beginning of the day they usually are pretty strict about tickets, but as it gears down towards the end it becomes less and less "mandatory".

 

[jeblikesbeer]

gotcha so by second session the brewers will have had a few so i'll be fine, doubt i'll need all of mine anyways

EDIT: oops that was the beer under glass that had tickets last year

 

[thewimperoo]

Yeah, just depends on the person pouring. Some are very strict about taking a ticket and others rarely do. Usually end up getting 4 or 5 pours without giving up a ticket.

In the past it's been $1 per extra ticket. Last year I did not need any extra tickets.

 

[CanisMajor]

It was 16 sample tickets last year. I do not remember the price of extra tickets as I did not need them.

Edit: Looks like 15 this year.

Thanks man. For some reason I was thinking you got 8, glad its 15 tickets.

Canis

 

[jeblikesbeer]

any more leaks on what folks are bringing?

 

[stxSS07]

So now I have an extra evening ticket if anyone is looking for one (crazy scheduling happs). Would prefer a good beer or two over cash things.

Or I guess I could just go to both...?

(casket emoji)

 

[MarkIntihar]

So now I have an extra evening ticket if anyone is looking for one (crazy scheduling happs). Would prefer a good beer or two over cash things.

Or I guess I could just go to both...?

(casket emoji)

CLINT! Or AleWatcher.

 

[Chest Rockwell]

I have an extra afternoon ticket available. People keep dropping like flies.

 

[user 306237]

Cutting and pasting from the other site:

November 14, 2013- Today Upland Brewing Company and New Belgium Brewing Company announced the completion of two collaboration sour ales, a light and a dark. The light blend, called Light Synth, is 50% New Belgium Felix, 40% Upland Sour Reserve, and 10% Upland Cherry Lambic. Dark Synth is a blend of 50% New Belgium Oscar, 40% Upland Dantalion, and 10% Upland Raspberry Lambic.


New Belgium will be bringing Dark Synth and a blend of Light Synth with 10% Boon Kriek to FoBAB this weekend

 

[Treebs]

Cutting and pasting from the other site:

November 14, 2013- Today Upland Brewing Company and New Belgium Brewing Company announced the completion of two collaboration sour ales, a light and a dark. The light blend, called Light Synth, is 50% New Belgium Felix, 40% Upland Sour Reserve, and 10% Upland Cherry Lambic. Dark Synth is a blend of 50% New Belgium Oscar, 40% Upland Dantalion, and 10% Upland Raspberry Lambic.


New Belgium will be bringing Dark Synth and a blend of Light Synth with 10% Boon Kriek to FoBAB this weekend

I'm very intrigued by the light synth after having Felix a few months ago, although I'm not a fan of the addition of Boon Kriek. Those might be tickets I use at the very end if I have some left over.

 

[sidetracked]

Oh hell yeah pimp...

#Chicago and #FOBAB bound...

I can't read anything other than Abraxas on the bottom and left keg and "side project" on the others...

 

[sidetracked]

Cutting and pasting from the other site:

November 14, 2013- Today Upland Brewing Company and New Belgium Brewing Company announced the completion of two collaboration sour ales, a light and a dark. The light blend, called Light Synth, is 50% New Belgium Felix, 40% Upland Sour Reserve, and 10% Upland Cherry Lambic. Dark Synth is a blend of 50% New Belgium Oscar, 40% Upland Dantalion, and 10% Upland Raspberry Lambic.


New Belgium will be bringing Dark Synth and a blend of Light Synth with 10% Boon Kriek to FoBAB this weekend

They cut off the rest of the last sentence: New Belgium will be bringing a blend of Light Synth with 10% Boon Kriek, and Dark Synth to FoBAB this weekend, and Upland will release 750 ml bottled versions in early 2014.

 

[jeblikesbeer]

Oh hell yeah pimp...

I can't read anything other than Abraxas on the bottom and left keg and "side project" on the others...

will buy glasswalz and drink keged fun