Episode 409 – FoBAB 2021 Winners

No matter what your strategy is at the fest, it’s almost impossible to avoid FoBAB FOMO. We were lucky to attend the 19th edition of FoBAB, but we also felt like we missed out on trying some of the exciting medal winners – until now. For our second Barrel-Aged December show, there are five medal winners from 2021 across various styles on this episode that confirm, hey, yeah, maybe the judges know what they’re doing. We also brainstorm some local beer gift box ideas, find Craig roaming the island of misfit candy, and audition to #FineTuneFoBAB.

ABV Chicago Episode 409 – FoBAB 2021 Winners

Beers Reviewed

The Hopewell Brewing Co. – Arrow of Time [Blend 002] (Oak-aged Wild Ale) – Silver in Wild Mixed Culture Beer (Acidic) Sours

Black Horizon Brewing Co. – Gin Barrel-Aged Stand and Deliver (Gin Barrel-Aged Golden Strong Ale) – Bronze in Other Pale Beer

Milwaukee Brewing Company – Barrel-Aged Barleywine – Bronze in Barleywine/Wheatwine

Short Fuse Brewing Company – Bourbon Barrel-Aged Precious Little Treats (Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels w/ vanilla beans) – Silver in Specialty Strong Porter/Stout

Werk Force Brewing Company – Double Barrel Sleepy Bear (Double Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout w/ milk sugar, cacao nibs, and vanilla)