The Stakes Rise as Hop Topic Holds 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Equal Parts Brewing
With the start of the new year, a Houston area tradition continues with the 5th Annual Hop Topic Chili Cook-off. The event will take place on January 19th at Equal Parts Brewing. This will be the third year in a row the event will be held at the brewery.
Ten teams will be competing in this year’s event including last years winner, Cain’s Chili, who look to be the first Hop Topic Cook-off team to defend their title and end up as repeat champions. Some contestants aim to win with overall flavor or high-end ingredients, while some test their luck by making their chili offering as spicy as possible!
Each patron of the event is given a token to use as a voting chip for boxes placed at each booth. The table with the most tokens in their box at the end is crowned as the Cook-off king. The team to walk away as winners will receive a $500 grand prize and the equally important bragging rights over the other entrants. Other awards are given to teams with the spiciest chili, the most colorful chili, and the team with the best decorated booth.
Aside from Cook-off participants, additional vendors will also be at the event with a variety of items for sale. Equal Parts will of course have plenty of beer available in the tap room to help cool down any mouths blazing from the spicy samples of the chili. There will also be a DJ on hand to keep the vibes energetic.
Ken Noble, Founder of Hop Topic, says that the impetus behind the annual Chili Cook-off is to promote inclusion and diversity in the craft beer world. “It is inspiring to see our craft beer homies and all people in our community stand firm in their beliefs, and working to celebrate differences and promote fairness for all.” Noble exclaimed.
Tickets are available online for $20 on the Hop Topic website at hoptopicworld.com/chili-cook-off or can be purchased at the Cook-off entry the day of the event.
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Where: Equal Parts Brewing - 3118 Harrisburg Blvd., 77003
When: Sunday, January 19th from 12-4pm
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