Coffee Stout + Mocha Ice Cream Float: Roasty, Creamy, and Poured With Pint-Worthy Dessert Power

The Coffee Stout + Mocha Ice Cream Float is where dessert meets the tap — cold, rich mocha ice cream dropped into a pint glass, then slowly drowned in a smooth coffee stout until it fizzes into a creamy, roasty foam.

It’s part float, part affogato, all indulgence — perfect for finishing a meal, impressing friends, or upgrading your nightcap with ice cream and beer in one cold pour.

Ingredients (Serves 2 floats)

• 2–3 scoops mocha ice cream (or coffee, chocolate, or espresso gelato)
• 1 bottle (12 oz) coffee stout (or espresso porter, cold brew milk stout, etc.)
• Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, espresso powder, chocolate syrup, biscotti

Instructions

1. Scoop the ice cream into a chilled pint glass, mug, or beer stein.
2. Slowly pour the coffee stout over the top. Let it foam and settle.
3. Garnish with chocolate shavings, a dusting of espresso powder, or a swirl of whipped cream.
4. Serve immediately with a straw and spoon — or both.

Flavor Tips & Variations

• Use a nitro stout for extra creaminess and smooth texture.
• Add a splash of coffee liqueur or chocolate liqueur for boozy boost.
• Swap in vanilla bean or salted caramel ice cream for a sweeter twist.
• Go full café-style with a dash of cinnamon or cayenne.

Pairing Suggestions

• Serve after a grilled steak, burger, or barbecue meal
• Pair with brownies, chocolate cake, or stout cupcakes
• Add to a beer-and-dessert board with nuts, dark chocolate, and smoked salt

Beer Suggestions

• Coffee stout (dry, creamy, and lightly sweet)
• Milk stout or oatmeal stout for rounder body
• Espresso porter for a sharper bite
• Avoid super bitter or high-ABV imperial stouts — they can overpower the ice cream

Final Thoughts

Coffee Stout + Mocha Ice Cream Floats are creamy, bold, and flat-out decadent — a rich blend of coffee, chocolate, and dark beer that turns dessert into a pint-worthy moment. Easy to make, impossible to forget.

Cheers to scoops, stouts, and floats that drink like dessert! ☕🍺🍨🔥

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