Chili con carne
Chili con carne features hearty beef in a rich, spiced tomato-based sauce with chiles, creating a bold dish with moderate to high heat and deep savory notes. The fruity intensity of Zinfandel or Malbec stands up to the spice while offering complementary dark fruit notes, while medium-bodied beers with caramel notes like Vienna Lager or Brown Ale provide refreshing contrast and help temper the heat.
Recommended Beers
Victoria
Victoria is Mexico's oldest beer brand and a Vienna-style lager with a light amber color. It offers a balanced, slightly sweet malt profile with mild hop bitterness and a clean, crisp finish.
Green's Amber Ale
A gluten-free amber ale brewed with a blend of millet, buckwheat, rice, and sorghum instead of barley. It offers a medium body with caramel and nutty notes balanced by moderate hop bitterness.
Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen
A rich, full-bodied, malty Bavarian lager with a deep amber-orange color. It features a clean, toasty malt character balanced by mild hop bitterness and a smooth, dry finish that exemplifies the traditional Oktoberfest style.
Recommended Wine Varietals
These wine varietals pair beautifully with chili con carne. Browse our selection to find wines made from these grapes.
Recommended Beer Styles
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