Over the last few years collaborative beers have grown in popularity. New Belgium Brewing Co. of Fort Collins, Colorado has teamed up with Ben & Jerry's of ice cream fame to create Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale. It is both a beer and an ice cream. After hearing about this beer from a friend I was surprised to find it at Costco for $5 for a 22 ounce bottle. A portion of the profits go to Protect Our Winters to combat climate change.
It pours with almost no head, has a medium brown color, and a bit of a sweet caramel aroma. Overall, it is a sweet smooth drinking brown ale. It has and overall chocolate flavor, with some hints of vanilla. The saltiness is a light touch at the end and balances well with the sweetness and a slightly bitter finish. It is 6.3% ABV and is brewed with nugget and goldings hops.
I would definitely drink this again, although I wish the price was cheaper. Now if only I could make a float with the Ben & Jerry's ice cream of the same name...
