Beer that pair with

Chili Con Carne

Across 2 related dishes — most-paired first.

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Double IPA

Craft IPAs

Big hops, big alcohol, big food.

Why it works with Chili Con Carne With Chili Cheddar Shortcakes

Caramel, oak, and dried-fruit notes echo aged cheese's nutty-crystalline depth.

Flanders Red

Sours & lambics

Sour-tart with wine-like depth.

Why it works with Chili Con Carne With Chili Cheddar Shortcakes

Caramel, oak, and dried-fruit notes echo aged cheese's nutty-crystalline depth.

Hefeweizen

Wheat beers

Banana, clove, soft wheat texture.

Why it works with Chili Con Carne

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Helles

Lagers & pilsners

Bavarian sessionable lager.

Why it works with Chili Con Carne

Warm, malt-driven, or whiskey-sweet pours echo long-simmer comfort and bring savory roundness.

New England IPA

Craft IPAs

Hazy, juicy, soft bitterness.

Why it works with Chili Con Carne

Ginger-cool, citrus-sour, and lightly sweet pours quench chile heat without doubling down on it.

Quadrupel

Belgian & trappist

Big, rum-raisin, deeply complex.

Why it works with Chili Con Carne With Chili Cheddar Shortcakes

Caramel, oak, and dried-fruit notes echo aged cheese's nutty-crystalline depth.