On first take, beer and dessert may not seem like the best of pals. Typically it is one or the other, and they don’t cross paths. There are some brewers out there who are simply not satisfied with that relationship and are set on changing the world by adding things like cocoa, chocolate, coffee, and fruit flavors to their beers. Here are 5 dessert beers that may just change the way you think about beer and dessert!
1. Young’s Double Chocolate Stout. Rich and full bodied, this dessert beer is infused with the flavors of chocolate, coffee, and roasted nuts. The sweetness is upfront, but finishes with a bitter chocolate flavor.
2. Southern Tier Creme Brulee. The combination of sweet flavors and vanilla make for a truly unique dessert beer experience. Enjoy it paired with a dessert or all by itself, you will not be disappointed.
3. Hangar 24 Chocolate Porter. This chocolate porter is rich but not overly sweet. Take one sip and you will immediately recognize the flavor and aroma of chocolate, cocoa, coffee, and vanilla bean. Pair this beer with rich BBQ sauce and keep on drinking it all the way through your chocolate cake for dessert. The versatility of this dessert beer is incredible.
4. New Belgium Brewing Frambozen Raspberry Brown Ale. A seasonal beer with a punch of raspberry flavor to really get you in the holiday dessert mood. The fruit flavor is up front and refreshing, and finishes with some deeper flavors of chocolate and nuts. Lighter and sweeter than your average brown ale, Frambozen will set up perfectly when paired with fruit desserts or cheese.
5. Rogue Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout. Last but certainly not least, another full bodied stout with chocolate undertones. What sets this one apart? The amazing smooth texture and subtle caramel finish are done right in the Shakespeare. Not overly sweet and with a mellower chocolate dessert flavor, this is a dessert beer you can keep on drinking.
All of these beers are either available at local grocery or can be ordered online, so go out and try something new!
