These Beer Milkshakes are cold, smooth, and surprisingly addictive — combining your favorite ice cream with malty, chocolatey, or citrusy beer to create the ultimate adult dessert.

They’re as easy to make as a regular milkshake, but the beer adds a grown-up twist that takes them from sweet treat to full-on dessert cocktail.

Perfect for summer nights, game-day treats, or anytime you want dessert and a drink — all in one glass.

Base Beer Milkshake Recipe (Serves 2)

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
• ½ cup beer (see pairings below)
• ¼ cup milk (adjust for thickness)
• Optional: 1–2 tbsp chocolate syrup, caramel, or peanut butter
• Whipped cream and toppings to finish

Blend Tip: Use a high-powered blender for a smooth finish. Add less milk for a thicker shake, or more for sipping through a straw.

Flavor Variations

🍫 Chocolate Stout Shake

• Use chocolate ice cream + Guinness or chocolate stout
• Add chocolate syrup and a pinch of sea salt
• Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings

🥜 Peanut Butter Porter Shake

• Use vanilla ice cream + peanut butter + peanut butter porter
• Add crushed pretzels or peanut butter cups on top

☕ Coffee Cream Ale Shake

• Use coffee ice cream + cream ale or coffee-infused beer
• Add a splash of cold brew or espresso
• Top with cinnamon and whipped cream

🍊 Citrus Wheat Beer Shake

• Use orange sherbet or vanilla ice cream + wheat beer or witbier
• Add a dash of orange zest or triple sec
• Top with whipped cream and candied orange peel

🧁 Salted Caramel Blonde Ale Shake

• Use caramel or vanilla ice cream + blonde ale
• Add caramel swirl + flaky sea salt
• Top with crushed toffee

Best Beers for Milkshakes

• Stouts & Porters – for deep chocolate, coffee, or roasted flavor
• Wheat Beers – for citrus and light sweetness
• Cream Ales & Blonde Ales – neutral and perfect for sweet mix-ins
• Peanut Butter or Dessert Ales – when you want a real dessert bomb

Avoid IPAs and bitter beers unless you’re going for contrast or already love hops in dessert form.

Topping Ideas

• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa nibs
• Crushed pretzels, nuts, or candy
• Drizzled caramel, chocolate, or beer reduction
• A maraschino cherry or toasted marshmallow

Serving Suggestions

• Serve in a frosty pint or milkshake glass
• Rim the glass with chocolate or crushed cookies
• Pair with brownies, boozy cupcakes, or beer floats

Final Thoughts

Beer Milkshakes are sweet, creamy, and totally customizable — a fun way to turn your favorite beer into dessert with just a few scoops and a blend.

Once you try it, you’ll want to keep a pint of stout in the fridge and a pint of ice cream in the freezer. Cheers to dessert in a glass — cold, boozy, and blended! 🍺🍦🥤

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