Beer pairings for French Vanilla Ice Cream

Belgian & trappist

Caramel, dark fruit, mild spice.

Why it works with French Vanilla Ice Cream

Refined sippers — brandy, dry martini, herbal liqueur — were invented for the French table.

Sours & lambics

Raspberry, peach, cherry. The easy entry point.

Why it works with French Vanilla Ice Cream

Roasty, citrus-cream, or boozy-sweet pours layer onto frozen desserts as temperature contrast.

Stouts & porters

Massive: chocolate, espresso, often bourbon-barrel-aged.

Why it works with French Vanilla Ice Cream

Roasty, citrus-cream, or boozy-sweet pours layer onto frozen desserts as temperature contrast.

Stouts & porters

Lactose sweetness softens the roast.

Why it works with French Vanilla Ice Cream

Roasty, citrus-cream, or boozy-sweet pours layer onto frozen desserts as temperature contrast.

Belgian & trappist

Dry, peppery, citrusy farmhouse style.

Why it works with French Vanilla Ice Cream

Refined sippers — brandy, dry martini, herbal liqueur — were invented for the French table.

Belgian & trappist

Strong, golden, dry-finishing despite richness.

Why it works with French Vanilla Ice Cream

Refined sippers — brandy, dry martini, herbal liqueur — were invented for the French table.