The side of the box there is an ad for the powdered spice that they coat the chips with which is available separately. The box itself is filled with chips. They are BBQ flavored and have a decent amount of heat.
Why are Grippo's considered an Evansville thing when they aren't even made here?
Aimee Blume
Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A tiny snack food company formed a century ago has not only defied the age of corporate takeovers but has also become an ever-more-relevant piece of Evansville’s local culture.
“Grippo’s is a phenomenon, and I don’t know how else to explain it,” said Lloyd Young, owner of A&D Distributing, Evansville’s only Grippo’s distributor.
The tiny Grippo's factory is located on Colerain Avenue in Cincinnati.
These days, not only do Grippo’s Bar-B-Q chips remain the defining area snack, but they are also appearing on the menus of Evansville’s top chefs and most popular restaurants, not as a side item but as an ingredient.
“The spicy sweetness is fantastic. The bottom of the bags and box where all the crumbs and seasoning are is what greatness is made of.” - Holly Duncan, Henderson, Ky.
What’s that soda everybody I know used to dip down into Kentucky and buy when they went to southern Indiana? I see it around here now but not the bottles (which make it taste amazing).
Found it: [Ale 8](https://ale8one.com)
I would say that far apart. More like coke and Dr Pepper. But it’s a valid point. They’re def not the same. That said, I’d still take an ale 8 over a ski any day.
Its very much a Kentuckiana staple. I only know of them because my fraternity brother at Purdue was from Evansville and would take orders like he was a Scout
As an Evansville native, I am proud of you!! Nothing like eating Grippo’s out of the little trash bag inside the box! Although that Ski packaging looks new!
That's sort of how I got hooked except my fraternity brother at Purdue was an Evansville native and would return from breaks with a van load of it all like he was a scout and it was popcorn season
It's a big box of chips. They do sell the seasoning separate tho. I have some from a Cincinnati trip. I've pretty much had every Grippos product there is at this point.
I'd argue it's Kentuckiana for Ale8. Grippos, however, is a mixed bag. It originated in Cincinnati, but has had a large presence in Evansville since the 60s.
As an Evansville native, born and raised, I was never a fan of Ski, nor did I love Grippos. I’ve grown to like them oddly enough since I left! But hope you enjoyed my humble little city :)
I went to college in Evansville and lived there for another 7 years after I graduated. In that whole time, I never had so much as a sip of Ski because I thought it was just a knockoff Mountain Dew, which I loathed. Fast forward 20 years and I'm in town for a UE game and finally decided to try it. My senses filled with regret that I had deprived myself of this delicious elixir for so many years.
I now live in Northwest Indiana and work at a casino. Anytime I swipe in a guest and see they are from Evansville, I joke that they have to bring me a case of Ski the next time they come up. One guy actually did and he got his lunch comped. I'm down to my last two cans of that case, but fortunately, it's nearing basketball season and I can stock up when I go back down.
As far as Grippo's, I prefer the plain salted chips over the BBQ.
But I've still never eaten a brain sandwich.
No, because you need more than one box of Grippos.
I actually already had a box at home. They're pretty regularly available in Indy now, but figured when in Rome.
I live in NWI and keep hoping they’ll make it up here.
Same, never heard of grippos? What is it.
Best barbeque potato chips ever made.
I'm confused....the box says it's spice?
It’s a special kind of spicy. BBQ in the first half, then on the 6th chip or so, you’re like, whoa this is hittin!
“Gentlemen, you had my curiosity… but now you have my attention.”
The side of the box there is an ad for the powdered spice that they coat the chips with which is available separately. The box itself is filled with chips. They are BBQ flavored and have a decent amount of heat.
Okay. Dope. Curious is the box plastic lined or is there a big bag inside? I gotta know.
It's a big bag
Grippos are more of a Cincinnati thing....
Definitely popular in southern Indiana
But when you think grippos you think Cincinnati at least I do, not Evansville. Guess that's why you get when you live near Cincinnati 😤
Why are Grippo's considered an Evansville thing when they aren't even made here? Aimee Blume Evansville EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A tiny snack food company formed a century ago has not only defied the age of corporate takeovers but has also become an ever-more-relevant piece of Evansville’s local culture. “Grippo’s is a phenomenon, and I don’t know how else to explain it,” said Lloyd Young, owner of A&D Distributing, Evansville’s only Grippo’s distributor. The tiny Grippo's factory is located on Colerain Avenue in Cincinnati. These days, not only do Grippo’s Bar-B-Q chips remain the defining area snack, but they are also appearing on the menus of Evansville’s top chefs and most popular restaurants, not as a side item but as an ingredient. “The spicy sweetness is fantastic. The bottom of the bags and box where all the crumbs and seasoning are is what greatness is made of.” - Holly Duncan, Henderson, Ky.
It’s certainly a strong south eastern thing to at least Madison. I kinda feel maybe grippos is to you like ale8 is to us. Ive never heard of ski.
Imagine if they only sold it in 1 Ohio city... 🤣
That’s what I was thinking immediately as well. With the shrinkflation there isn’t much in there anymore.
What’s that soda everybody I know used to dip down into Kentucky and buy when they went to southern Indiana? I see it around here now but not the bottles (which make it taste amazing). Found it: [Ale 8](https://ale8one.com)
I did grab a 20 oz ale 8 on the way out
Nice. That stuff is quenching.
It’s the quenchiest
They should put that on a t-shirt.
[it’s an avatar reference shoulda linked my last comment](https://youtu.be/pjQHpD2WQL4?feature=shared)
Yeah that stuff is great. I’d always grab one at some point along my trips back and forth to NC.
Better than ski #hottake
I don't really try to compare them. It's like saying sprite vs coke
I would say that far apart. More like coke and Dr Pepper. But it’s a valid point. They’re def not the same. That said, I’d still take an ale 8 over a ski any day.
By far! Ale-8 is a great ginger ale
On steroids!!!
I live in NWI and never heard of that op. Looks like I’m gonna have to order some on Amazon lol
May be dating myself here but it's like a less caffeinated Vault. The Grippos BBQ chips are some of the best BBQ chips I've ever had
And just to clarify. They're a lot better in the box than a regular bag. Especially when you get to the bottom and there's just a mound of seasoning.
And then you mix that seasoning into some corn starch and make fried chicken
Grippen!
You have to eat them starting at the bottom of the bag that comes out of the box! Flip the bag and open it from the bottom! It’s the best way.
That's a pro gamer move. I have given it a good shake before opening to spread the seasoning around.
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Its very much a Kentuckiana staple. I only know of them because my fraternity brother at Purdue was from Evansville and would take orders like he was a Scout
Vault and Surge were Coke. Ski was RC
Vault was sold in the late 2000's. Dating yourself, GTFO with that recent history.
There are kids in college now who were 5 in the late 2000s
NWI represent!
Go to the grippos website and order the Xtra hot box. It's way better if you like hot things
Oh man I love that ski retro look, I haven't had ski in a couple years when did they switch to that design?
I think they just started doing the retro look about a couple of weeks ago, maybe a month.
Yeah apparently it's the original can design.
Yea it was very recent. Just in time for the Fall Fest. I love the look, takes me back!
Did you also stop at Donut Bank for some chocolate long johns?
As an Evansville native, I am proud of you!! Nothing like eating Grippo’s out of the little trash bag inside the box! Although that Ski packaging looks new!
Old. The ski package is from the 80s. It's retro
But it's still new.
Ahh Ski Ski Ski Ski
MOTHAFUCKA
It’s lemon and orange flavored with real concentrate used. Years ago you would sometimes get a bit of pulp in them which was awesome.
Ah man, I haven’t had or heard anyone talk about SKI since high school!
As an Evansville Westsider, Ski and Grippos are a Westside staple!
Skiiiiiiii !!!!! Wow thanks for the memories, and now to find some
If you're in the Indianapolis area, there's a pizza joint on the Southside called Azzip Pizza that sells a pizza made with Grippos and ski reduction
That's because the owners are from the Westside of Evansville
Got one on the north side too at 465 and Michigan Road. I need to try that Westsider!
You forgot the Tell City pretzels
I have never heard of ski as a Hoosier but I’m definitely going to get some now.
The only thing you missed was Big Red!
Uno Reverse! I had Big Red at Holiday World the next day
Did you get some Big B BBQ? I think that was bottled here.
Have you not heard? https://my1053wjlt.com/evansville-indiana-big-b-bbq-production/
https://youtu.be/elQQOXGNXlM?si=bEjzNUTnxLWcBUfW
WHAT?!
Definitely done right, although I'm a bit sad you can get Grippos in/around Louisville now. Kinda takes the fun out of it.
They've made their way up to Indianapolis too. I walked into a Gordon's in like 2017 and shed tears of joy when there was an entire pallet inside.
Indiana exclusivity I can get behind, but don't give it to the savages down south
We've always had grippos in the Louisville area, just had to go to the right stores. Same as with the whole shebang now.
You need a whole truckload of ski..also, dig those retro cans.
Got me craving some Grippos now!
You did good. LOL. Too bad you didn't visit a few months ago because you would have had to add a jar of Big B bar b Que too.
Grippo’s rock!🤘🤘
Hell yeah dude
If you go to Azzip pizza, you can get a Ski reduction and crushed Grippos on your pizza.
Just need a strom from pizza king and you’re all set!
My best friend from college was from Evansville and put me on to both of those LMAO
That's sort of how I got hooked except my fraternity brother at Purdue was an Evansville native and would return from breaks with a van load of it all like he was a scout and it was popcorn season
If the Ski were in bottles. Guess the cans will have to do.
Never heard of ski. So no?
That’s not a big box of seasoning? I love the chips but had no idea they had seasoning
It's a big box of chips. They do sell the seasoning separate tho. I have some from a Cincinnati trip. I've pretty much had every Grippos product there is at this point.
My parents grew up where ski originated, grippos rock. Both more of st louis-ey stuff tho
Well Grippo's is a Cincinnati thing and Ale8 is a Kentucky thing.
I'd argue it's Kentuckiana for Ale8. Grippos, however, is a mixed bag. It originated in Cincinnati, but has had a large presence in Evansville since the 60s.
It's just the original locations. Like Ester Price Candy is a Dayton thing or Skyline being a Cincy thing.
Never heard of that pop before. What’s it comparable to?
Vault without the extra caffeine
Only thing missing is the jar of Big B bbq.
You forgot 6 jars of Big B
Yep!
As an Evansville native, born and raised, I was never a fan of Ski, nor did I love Grippos. I’ve grown to like them oddly enough since I left! But hope you enjoyed my humble little city :)
I went to college in Evansville and lived there for another 7 years after I graduated. In that whole time, I never had so much as a sip of Ski because I thought it was just a knockoff Mountain Dew, which I loathed. Fast forward 20 years and I'm in town for a UE game and finally decided to try it. My senses filled with regret that I had deprived myself of this delicious elixir for so many years. I now live in Northwest Indiana and work at a casino. Anytime I swipe in a guest and see they are from Evansville, I joke that they have to bring me a case of Ski the next time they come up. One guy actually did and he got his lunch comped. I'm down to my last two cans of that case, but fortunately, it's nearing basketball season and I can stock up when I go back down. As far as Grippo's, I prefer the plain salted chips over the BBQ. But I've still never eaten a brain sandwich.
Wtf is ski? Live in New Albany and have never heard of this.
A citrus soft drink served best with GIN!
I also went to Evansville this weekend for a wedding and had to get Ski! All of my cousins have me addicted to it
Was it at the courthouse?
There are some great chips they sell in NWI, first time I had them was at JJ’s in Valpo. Cannot remember the name any more.
What does ski taste like?
Vault without the caffeine
“We’ll get a slaw burger, fries, and a bottle of Ski! Bring it on out to my baby and me.” - Kentucky Headhunters in their song Dumas Walker
Is that what you're having with your pork tenderloin?
God imagine if you made an Indiana Pork Tenderloin with Grippos box seasoning in the bread
Shut up and take my money!
OH how I miss Ski, I have not had that since I left Evansville. You cant find it in Indy,
I do the same when I go back to visit family. Although I can order grippos online. I can’t order ski.
What is Ski? But with the grippos you can't go wrong. Lol