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Dry Dock Brewing teamed up with Wing Hut to hosted the third annual Dante's Wingferno wing eating contest over the weekend. Proceeds from the fiery debacle benefited the Aurora Fire Department. Photographer Scott Lentz captured the action while steering clear of the hazardous materials.
See also: Dry Dock Opening a Second Taproom Inside Its North Aurora Brewery
Participants filled out a form in advance of choking down some of the city's hottest wings to categorize themselves as either "Terrified!", "I got this...I think," or "I eat ghost peppers for breakfast."
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