The Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer
Fri, Nov 07
|Chicago
The Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer (FoBAB) is Chicago’s annual celebration of craftsmanship, featuring over 300 barrel-aged beers, ciders, and meads from top breweries across the nation, all poured, judged, and celebrated under one roof.
Time & Location
Nov 07, 2025, 6:00 PM CST – Nov 08, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
Chicago, 525 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
About the event
The Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer returns to Chicago’s Credit Union 1 Arena on November 7–8, 2025, showcasing the nation’s top barrel-aged breweries in a two-day celebration of craftsmanship and competition.
Event Details
Dates:
Session 1: Friday, November 7 | 6–10 PM (ImBIBE early entry at 5 PM)
Session 2: Saturday, November 8 | 1–5 PM (ImBIBE early entry at 12 PM)Ticket Cost: $85 + fees
Each session features 300+ barrel-aged beers, ciders, meads, and perries across 13 style categories, including stouts, barleywines, lagers, fruit beers, experimental styles, and wild ales. Many are exclusive festival brews, with food available for purchase on-site.