Sunday, November 29, 2015

New Belgium + Ben & Jerry's -- Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale


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...

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