Beer And Ice Cream - Yummmmmm

Imagine having your beer and ice cream together. What a flavor that would be.. Now it's a reality. The age old brew and every one's favorite summer treat are now being combined to create a sophisticated dessert. Surprisingly the mix of hops and cream work well together.

Beer flavored or infused ice cream was the subject of an article in yesterday's New YorkTimes Wednesday Dining section. The piece  written by newcomer, Lucy Burningham, tell about the latest  new flavors and ingredients being used.This is not new. After all we've had rum raisin ice cream for years. There has been the trend of bourbon milkshakes in recent summers past. Now artesanal ice cream makers are trying new combos. However creating this frosty brew does take some experimentation. After all, the water in beer does tend to create ice, which makes a crunchier texture instead of a creamier one.This means the  beer has to be deconstructed then, and raw hops, malts , yeasts and partially fermented brews are mixed with sweet cream to create a smoother product.

It is worth it. The flavors that re coming out are a blend of the beverage along with fruits and cakes. There is Belgian  style Tripal ale mixed with apricot ice cream along with a  three hops kind with chunks of a pineapple upside down cake. Thrown into this are pineapple bits, candied orange zest and hop leaves.For those who want to try it in baby steps , just add  vanilla ice cream to milk stout for an adult version of a root beer float. Beer and ice cream affectionados can try also try making their own pints at home There are recipes on the Internet that involve the average bottled kind along with rich stouts.It's usually making a custard like base  first and then slowing adding in flat beer.

The union of beer and ice cream makes for a surprisingly wonderful treat. If you want a spin on a frosty brew then try it. This is a refreshing alternative to the usual chocolate,  strawberry and vanilla flavors out there..