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November 8

Forbidden Root’s Night Moth Can Release + New England Night

Forbidden Root is one of the better IPA-producers within Chicago’s city limits which makes the release of their oak barrel-aged Night Moth IPA one to look for. Notes of oak and pine lead into hearty flavors of grapefruit and vanilla, making it a great beer for cooler temperatures. Oh, and as a nod to their NEIPA focus, the menu during the release will feature New England cuisine, including lobster rolls, clam chowder, and maple bourbon glazed bbq wings.

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November 9

Begyle Brewing 2018 Barrel Aged Imperial Pajamas Release

November is a huge month for barrel-aged beer releases but one of the better ones happens on Chicago’s North Side. Begyle Brewing is releasing their annual 2018 Barrel-Aged Imperial Pajamas for $18 per bomber. The release party will also have draft-only variants of Imperial Pajamas and the Chicago Pizza Boss food cart outside for folks who get hungry.

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November 16-17

Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers

The Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers has quickly gained notoriety across the country for its selection of diverse and exotic barrel-aged offerings and wild ales from some of the nation’s best brewers. This year’s FOBAB will take place on Nov. 16-17 at UIC Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Rd.), with 200+ brewers pouring some of their craziest barrel-focused creations in pursuit of top honors. Tickets run $85 a pop but do get you unlimited drinks and a commemorative tasting glass.

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November 17

Off Color’s Mousetrap One Year Anniversary & Tiki Party

To celebrate one year of busy business at their Kingsbury street taproom, the folks at Off Color are tapping every single beer they’ve made at the Mousetrap to-date. That’s 15+ beers, including several of their notable collaborations like Eek! and Ghost Lemons.

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