Chili Cook-off Anyone??

[tony b]

Great minds ... Mr T.

As instigator of this chili cook-off idea, I will take the action to bring the bowls, spoons, napkins, crackers, and some cheese. Because this is a tasting, the bowls will be smaller so folks can sample as many as they'd like. I would ask that each person bringing chili to remember to bring a ladle or big spoon for serving.

As JJ posted, pale ales are a great "go with" beer for chili, especially good spicy chili. So, I throw my hat into that ring for the Category 10 beers over the Belgians.

All this chili talk is making me hungry (and thirsty).

[lpapkin]

What is SN Torpedo? SN should mean Sierra Nevada, but I haven't heard of a beer they make called Torpedo, nor from anyone else. Is SN actually something else? Let me know: I'm curious about what SN is and if there is a new beer out there (for me at least) to try. Is it worth buying/drinking?

[brownbeard]

What is SN Torpedo? SN should mean Sierra Nevada, but I haven't heard of a beer they make called Torpedo, nor from anyone else. Is SN actually something else? Let me know: I'm curious about what SN is and if there is a new beer out there (for me at least) to try. Is it worth buying/drinking?

It is Sierra Nevada. It is called an Extra IPA, whatever that means. I got it at benz. Right next to the Bigfoot.

The article on Sierra Nevada's web site

[brownbeard]

What is SN Torpedo? SN should mean Sierra Nevada, but I haven't heard of a beer they make called Torpedo, nor from anyone else. Is SN actually something else? Let me know: I'm curious about what SN is and if there is a new beer out there (for me at least) to try. Is it worth buying/drinking?

It is an extra hoppy IPA. I thought it was good.

[tompb]

It's a typical Sierra Nevada. Full of west coast hops.

[Derek]

Tom, your objection to anything with "West Coast" hops even waved over the boil kettle is well known. I'm a bit surprised you've tried it.

[tompb]

It's beer! I gotta try it!

[tony b]

Tom, we're pleased that you're so openminded to try beers that you know that you're probably not really going to like!! Meow!

[Mr T]

I agree... pales Cat 10, I'm not sure how belgians will compliment the chili.. but then again I've never tried.

I often use homebrew in my recipe... it would be VERY fitting to have everyone bring a chili flavored with homeBREW! or at least a commercial flavor.

[tony b]

I'll give away one of my chili secrets - I do use beer in my chili. I usually use a dark beer (Guinness or a porter). I soak dried chilis in it to make a "chili brew". I did try Cave Creek Chili Beer once, but it didn't do much to add any chili flavor.

This should be fun!!