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FOBAB 2016 - My Top 5 Barrel-Aged beers

FOBAB 2016 - My Top 5 Barrel-Aged beers

When most people think of barrel-aged beers, the first thing that comes to mind is dark beer. For some it’s a rich, chocolate stout; for others a boozy, sweet quad. While this year’s Festival of Barrel Aged Beers in Chicago had and incredible array of bold dark beers, it also had a plentiful selection of light—and often sour—barrel aged beer. Here of some of my favorites from the lighter side of FOBAB. 

FOBAB - A Celebration of Barrel Aged Beers

FOBAB - A Celebration of Barrel Aged Beers

#FOBAB is the ultimate haven for beer meets wood where brewers always bring their A-game. Brewing with wood is like playing with fire - you throw consistency out the window in lieu for complexity and flavor.