Once a year Victory holds a challenge that pits employee against employee in an all battle of who can make the best chili. If you recall last year I was tapped to join a panel of judges for the chili challenge and since I did such a fine job they invited me back for another round, with out hesitation I jumped at the chance. Continue reading “VICTORY CHILI CHALLENGE PART II”
VICTORY CHILI CHALLENGE
I headed out to Victory Brewing Company this past Sunday for their 10th Annual Chili Cook Off. Five of us were selected to judge twenty-one different chili entries, and the entrants from Victory’s staff ran the gamut – everyone from the brewers to the serving staff had a chance to submit a recipe and compete against one another for some quick cash and the coveted People’s Pepper. I couldn’t have been more excited to fill my Sunday afternoon with some fresh Victory brews and quite possibly the largest spread of chili I have ever laid my eyes on. Continue reading “VICTORY CHILI CHALLENGE”
VICTORY BREWING DARK INTRIGUE
I just got back half an hour ago from another phenomenal event: the release of Victory Dark Intrigue. Dark Intrigue is the Storm King Stout, with the added benefit of being brewed and spending all summer in bourbon barrels – which creates one of the most amazing limited-release beers available. Brewer Jordon Sunseri was in charge of the whole operation, paying close attention and making Dark Intrigue the best possible. Speaking on the phone with him the other night, he was very excited for the release and assured me that this year’s batch is a lot better then last year’s. After hearing that, I couldn’t have been more excited for what was happening today. Continue reading “VICTORY BREWING DARK INTRIGUE”