Chopped Season 18 Episode 13 Beer Here
- TVG
- February 23, 2014
- 42 min
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7.7 (19)
In Chopped season 18 episode 13, titled "Beer Here," viewers are in for a culinary adventure as four talented chefs are challenged to create delicious dishes utilizing various types of beer as a key ingredient. With only thirty minutes to whip up an appetizer, main course, and dessert, the chefs must use their creativity and ingenuity to impress the judges and avoid being "chopped" from the competition.
As the clock starts ticking down, the chefs dash off to gather their ingredients from the pantry. The first beer featured in the competition is a vibrant blueberry ale, which poses a unique challenge for the chefs as they must balance the fruitiness of the beer with other flavors in their dish. One chef decides to use the blueberry beer to create a glaze for their chicken wings, while another opts for a blueberry ale-infused risotto.
Next up is a rich and flavorful stout beer, which the chefs must incorporate into their main course. Some of the chefs choose to use the beer as a base for their sauces, while others opt to incorporate it directly into their protein. One chef prepares a braised short rib dish with a stout reduction, while another opts for a grilled steak with a stout-infused marinade.
Finally, the chefs must incorporate a light and refreshing beer into their dessert. This proves to be a challenge, as the chefs must balance the sweetness of their desserts with the subtle flavors of the beer. One chef decides to create a beer-infused panna cotta, while another opts for a sorbet made with the light beer and fresh fruit.
Throughout the competition, tensions run high as the chefs struggle to balance their flavors and stay on top of the clock. The judges, including celebrity chef Scott Conant, observe closely as the chefs present their dishes, critiquing each one based on taste, presentation, and creativity.
In the end, only one chef will emerge victorious, earning the title of Chopped champion and a generous cash prize. Who will be "chopped" and who will come out on top? Tune in to find out in Chopped season 18 episode 13, "Beer Here."