--- title: "How to Make Homemade Beer Ice Cream: Recipe, Ingredients and Step-by-Step Instructions" description: "Making beer ice cream is simpler than it sounds. You only need cream, egg yolks, sugar, your favorite beer and some patience." url: https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/beer-ice-cream-recipe/ date: 2021-09-04 modified: 2026-11-08 author: "Carlos Uhart M." image: https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Helado-de-cerveza.jpg categories: ["Recipes"] tags: ["Chocolate", "Cooking with Beer", "Free", "Ice Cream", "Recipes"] type: post lang: en --- # How to Make Homemade Beer Ice Cream: Recipe, Ingredients and Step-by-Step Instructions It might be hard to believe, but making beer ice cream is actually quite simple, since all you need is a few ingredients and a little patience. ![Beer ice cream](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Helado-de-cerveza.jpg)*Beer ice cream* To make your beer ice cream, you can try any of the hundreds of [beer styles](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/beer-types-origin-and-styles/) out there until you find your favorite blend, from a [Corona](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/corona-extra-history-origin-and-global-expansion-of-a-mexican-symbol/) to a Guinness, for example. Contenido - [Nutrition Information](#Nutrition_Information) - [How to Make Beer Ice Cream](#How_to_Make_Beer_Ice_Cream) - [Ingredients](#Ingredients) - [Instructions](#Instructions) - [Tips for Perfect Beer Ice Cream](#Tips_for_Perfect_Beer_Ice_Cream) - [Ice Cream Makers](#Ice_Cream_Makers) - [1. Compressor Ice Cream Maker](#1_Compressor_Ice_Cream_Maker) - [2. Freezer Bowl Ice Cream Maker](#2_Freezer_Bowl_Ice_Cream_Maker) - [3. Salt and Ice Ice Cream Maker](#3_Salt_and_Ice_Ice_Cream_Maker) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ) - [1. Does beer ice cream contain alcohol?](#1_Does_beer_ice_cream_contain_alcohol) - [2. What if my ice cream ends up with ice crystals?](#2_What_if_my_ice_cream_ends_up_with_ice_crystals) - [3. Can I use an IPA?](#3_Can_I_use_an_IPA) - [4. Can I make it with non-alcoholic beer?](#4_Can_I_make_it_with_non-alcoholic_beer) - [5. Why is the ice bath necessary?](#5_Why_is_the_ice_bath_necessary) - [Recommended](#Recommended) ## Nutrition Information Each of the 8 servings, about 120 ml (½ cup), contains approximately 340 kcal, 22 g of carbohydrates, 26 g of fat, 4 g of protein, 0 g of fiber, 20 g of sugars, 210 mg of cholesterol and 100 mg of sodium, calculated with 35% fat cream. ## How to Make Beer Ice Cream Beer ice cream lets you explore every possible nuance, from mild and sweet beers to dark, roasty styles such as Porter or [Stout](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/what-is-a-stout-bjcp-style-guidelines/), all the way to sour beers or specialty beers fermented with fruit or [aged in wood](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/5-tips-for-properly-aging-beers-in-barrels/). **Prep time: **45 minutes **Cook time: **10 minutes **Chilling time:** 32 hours **Servings: **8 ### Ingredients - 500 ml (about 2 cups) heavy cream - 250 ml (about 1 cup) beer - 150 g (about ¾ cup) sugar - 6 egg yolks - ¼ teaspoon salt ### Instructions 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the 6 egg yolks, the ¼ teaspoon of salt and the 150 g of sugar. Add the cream and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes. 2. Remove from the heat before the mixture boils. If you have a kitchen thermometer, take it off the heat when it reaches about 80°C (176°F). Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl. 3. Add the beer and immediately set the bowl in an ice bath to cool the mixture to about 20°C (68°F). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or preferably for about 24 hours. 4. After this time, if you have an ice cream maker, churn the mixture according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you do not have one, place it in the freezer for about 8 hours and beat it every 45 minutes during the first few hours to break up the ice crystals. Serve on its own or with the sauce of your choice. ## Tips for Perfect Beer Ice Cream When serving, you can top your beer ice cream with chocolate chips, ice cream sauces, [cookies](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/beer-cookies-recipe/) or chopped fruit. Remember that you can [choose the beer you like best](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/how-to-taste-beer-learn-to-appreciate-beer-like-a-true-expert/). The possibilities are endless, because the beer is the ingredient that gives the ice cream its final flavor profile. Ideally, use an ice cream maker, following the directions above along with the instructions for your machine. ![Beer ice cream varieties](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Variedades-de-helado-de-cerveza.jpg) ## Ice Cream Makers There are three main types of home ice cream makers, electric compressor machines, electric freezer bowl machines and salt and ice machines, although the last type is the least common. ### 1. Compressor Ice Cream Maker Simply put, a compressor ice cream maker is a miniature freezer, a medium-sized motorized appliance that churns the ice cream continuously while keeping it cold. ![Guía Práctica Catar Cerveza Amazon](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Catar-cerveza-300x300.jpg) [Guía práctica para catar cerveza: Cómo apreciar correctamente todas las cervezas del mundo](https://amzn.to/3LddZmQ) [Comprar en Amazon](https://amzn.to/3LddZmQ) The advantage of this type of machine is that you can churn the mixture right after making it, although, as we have seen, it is always better to wait 8 to 24 hours in the refrigerator. ### 2. Freezer Bowl Ice Cream Maker The freezer bowl ice cream maker is the favorite for homemade and artisanal ice cream. It has a hollow bowl with a coolant sealed in its walls and base, which must stay in the freezer for at least 24 hours before use. ### 3. Salt and Ice Ice Cream Maker The salt and ice machine is the modern version of the original ice cream maker, designed after the discovery that salt solutions lower the freezing point. The canister is surrounded by a mixture of salt and ice or very cold water. The higher the proportion of salt, the lower the temperature for churning the ice cream. ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### 1. Does beer ice cream contain alcohol? Yes. The beer is added off the heat and does not boil, so it keeps much of its alcohol. This dessert is for adults only. ### 2. What if my ice cream ends up with ice crystals? This happens when the mixture was not churned enough while freezing. If you do not have a machine, take the ice cream out of the freezer every 45 minutes and beat it vigorously to break up the ice crystals. ### 3. Can I use an IPA? Yes, but be careful with bitterness (IBU). Sweetness is perceived less when cold, so hop bitterness can stand out more. Fruit-forward IPAs or a little extra honey to balance things out work best. ### 4. Can I make it with non-alcoholic beer? Absolutely. You will get the grain and malt flavor without the effect of ethanol, which also helps the ice cream freeze faster. ### 5. Why is the ice bath necessary? Rapid cooling is a food safety measure and helps the fat in the cream begin to crystallize properly, which ensures a creamy final texture after the 24 hours of resting. ## Recommended - [How to Make Beer Waffles: Recipe and Step-by-Step Instructions](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/beer-waffles-recipe/) - [How to Make Beer Donuts: Recipe and Step-by-Step Instructions](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/beer-donuts-recipe/)