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# Chili Cheese Kegs
Hormel's Chili Cheese-Dispensing Tap is Coming to One Lucky Winner

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-01-28 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-cheese-keg
References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/hormel-chili-cheese-keg) & [HormelChiliCheeseKeg](http://HormelChiliCheeseKeg.com/)

![Chili Cheese Kegs](https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/470/chili-cheese-keg.jpeg)

A good dip is an essential part of Super Bowl Sunday and [Hormel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormel-chili-board) wants to help people take their love of snacking to the next level with a "a revolutionary gameday appetizer innovation," the Chili Cheese Keg. In a half-barrel size, the Hormel Chili Cheese Keg combines cheese with the brand's top-selling chili for dispensing 15 galls of of [hot dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-party-bowls) before, during and after the game.

Capable of sharing almost 300 four-ounce servings of Hormel Chili Cheese, the Chili Cheese Keg will be on its way to one lucky winner, and hand-delivered right on time for the Super Bowl. This keg boasts a proprietary adjustable internal heating element and fun features like a handle in the shape of the iconic Hormel Chili can.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 47% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 11%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Food & Beverage Innovations:** The Hormel Chili Cheese Keg presents an opportunity for restaurant chains and other food and beverage industry players to introduce unique food service experiences.
- **Event Marketing:** The introduction of the Hormel Chili Cheese Keg provides a new avenue for brands to create unique marketing experiences at events and gatherings.
- **Social Media Trends:** The Instagram-worthy visual appeal of the Hormel Chili Cheese Keg presents an opportunity for influencers and other social media savvy businesses to take advantage of trending food concepts.

### Where This Applies

- **Restaurant Industry:** The Chili Cheese Keg concept offers a fresh take on shareable appetizers and could offer a unique addition to menus at sports bars, pubs, and other dining establishments.
- **Catering Industry:** The Chili Cheese Keg offers a convenient, fun, and shareable approach to catering for events and parties that could be appealing to catering companies looking to stand out in a competitive market.
- **Event Planning Industry:** The Chili Cheese Keg adds a unique and fun touch to events and gatherings and could be an attractive addition to the offerings of event planners of all kinds.

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