FOBAB defeated the Reader‘s Beer and Metal correspondent this year, but several deserving Chicago breweries tasted sweet victory.
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Northdown builds another ludicrous tap list for this Friday’s Lions, Tigers and Beers benefit
Highlights include the first Illinois appearance of Firestone Walker’s Helldorado barleywine and a one-off apricot sour from Side Project called La Fosse.
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The Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer: Still completely ridiculous, still definitely great
The 214 entries at this year’s FOBAB included beers aged in gin and Tabasco barrels, in what I’m pretty sure was a first for the festival.
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Reader’s Agenda Thu 9/12: Moshe Kasher, Activate, and Jerry’s Andersonville first anniversary
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, September 12
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Beer and Metal: The tenth annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer
FOBAB showcases some of the most awesomely excessive beers in the world, which is pretty metal if you think about it
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Rare Beers on Tap During the Craft Brewers Conference
During the Craft Brewers Conference, Chicago bars devote tap space to rare beers.