Our pineapple IPA popsicles are pure joy and I am inclined to proclaim them the official frozen IPA treat of summer.
Anyways - for those readers who have been following our craft beering adventures (thank you, thank you, thank you - so stoked to be in your company) - these pineapple IPA popsicles were the reason for the creation of our Hops Salted Caramel Sauce. The hops salt in the caramel really did tie the whole thing together.
The approach to these pops is quite simple - IPA is blended with frozen from fresh pineapple pieces (makes blending and applying the sticks easier) and a little bit of water. No sugar added in this recipe. The ripe pineapple we used was sweet enough when we tasted it before freezing the pieces.
Besides, because the alcohol in the IPA was not cooked off prior to it being blended with the pineapple (remember we usually make beer simple syrup for frozen treats), it essentially stayed in the mix, lowering the freezing temperature of the popsicles. Adding sugar would have lowered the temperature even more (not to mention made them sweeter than we intended and the whole point here is to let the aromatic and complex IPA bitterness shine through).
You have to be patient with these popsicles and your mold. Time is the key. (Isn't it pretty much in every life situation?) Adding a bit of water to the mixture prior to freezing helps immensely, so do not try to skip that part of the recipe even though it appears to be insignificant.
On to the choice of IPA. If you are so inclined, do choose an IPA that is intentionally pineapple flavored (I've seen quite a few choices available lately). Our favorite such is locally brewed and we sometimes fill a growler, but the day we made these we didn't have any of it.
Instead we went with a so to speak 'middle of the road' flavor-wise IPA, called Codename: Superfan brewed by a Colorado brewery based in Lafayette - Odd 13 Brewing. When we say 'middle of the road' we mean it is extremely drinkable, it delivers exactly what we seek in an IPA, nothing crazy.
Codename: Superfan is an American IPA, unfiltered and brewed with flaked wheat for a creamier body and several well known 'juicy' hops. Not at all offensively bitter, but respectably so with IBU 80. Robust aromas from the Pacific Northwest hops used to flavor it, including pineapple. It is a delicious creation which played its part in the pineapple IPA popsicles beautifully. In case you haven't heard us say this before - we are so proud of our Colorado breweries and literally count our blessing day in, day out for living here.
Next year we will make you already made you an IPA pineapple sorbet - test tried this summer and decided that a touch of sour will improve it. Summer is just too short!!!! Especially for all the ideas roaming in our heads. There is craft beer, then there is food, then there are the Perrines...
Also, Chris just learned a curious technique you can use to figure out if your sorbet needs more sugar before you start churning. It is sooo cool. We will definitely make a video for that one. Will be so worth it.
Back to the pineapple IPA popsicles.
We allowed them a little over 24 hours in the freezer, just to be sure. Even though the hops salted caramel sauce was quite thick and gooey before drizzling it quickly hardened upon contact with the frozen treats. I totally had a blast doing the drizzling:)
The flavors of the hops salted caramel really bring such an amazing dimension to the popsicles. You definitely taste the IPA, you definitely taste the pineapple, the texture is similar to a store bought popsicle, but the caramel puts them over the top. It brings its own burst of hoppiness. It's own fresher aroma. And who doesn't like sweet and salty followed by a sip of beer? Who:)?
Time for the recipe! Don't forget to share, we will repay you by inventing even better frozen treats:) With craft beer.
Recipe
Pineapple IPA Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized pineapple ripe
- 1 12 oz IPA
- water as needed, anywhere from ½ cup to 1 cup
- Hops Salted Caramel Sauce recipe >> https://www.craftbeering.com/hops-salted-caramel-sauce-diy-how-to-make/
Instructions
- Peel the pineapple, be sure to remove the core and discard it and cut into ice cube sized pieces.
- Place the pieces in the freezer until firm.
- Place the firmed up pineapple pieces in a blender and pour in your IPA of choice.
- Blend until you achieve a smooth mixture.
- Add a little bit of water and stir well (you are aiming at 30 oz of mixture, most pop molds with 10 slots total 30 oz)
- Pour mixture into mold slots, place cover and popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 24 hours before you attempt to take the popsicles out.
Nutrition
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karrie @ Tasty Ever After
Don't know how I missed this post but WOOOOOOOOWWWW!!! Glad summer's not over yet & there's still plenty of time to make (& eat) lots of beer popsicles! I need to make some of that hops salted caramel sauce too and pour it all over pancakes in the morning 😉
CraftBeering
Thank you Jodie!
Amber Harrop
Wow these look incredible and I love pineapple I would love to try these
CraftBeering
Thank you Amber!
Leanna
Wow these look wonderful. I make adult flavoured popsicles so I hope to take the time to actually try these.
CraftBeering
I'd love to try some of your adult pop recipes, I recently tried a mojito popsicle and it was sooo tasty (much boozier than these I might add:)
Leslie
Move over margaritas! This sounds like the best way to spend a hot afternoon next to the pool! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
CraftBeering
Just between us - I did bring two of these last week in a Thermos container and had them while kiddo was eating one the healthy popsicles they sell. Mine was better:)
Amethyst | OneSageMama
This is so insanely smart! Wonderful idea. Thanks so much for sharing at #fridayfrivolity! Xx
CraftBeering
Thank you so much Amethyst!
b
OMG... I am DROOLING! Thanks for an awesome idea and a easy to understand tutorial. Can't wait to make these myself!
CraftBeering
Thank you!
Corina
Wow! Me and my husband would love these and it would be a struggle to stop the kids trying to eat them too!
CraftBeering
Too funny:) Thank you Corina for stopping by.
Jaxx The Bearded Hiker
You guys are KILLING me!! But I like it!
CraftBeering
We've always suspected that you like IPAs better than other styles, Jaxx!
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
Omg wow, they look and sound amazing!
CraftBeering
Thank you Kat!
Mary
I like making popsicle but mine never come out looking as tasty as yours! I love pineapple and just bought 2 of them last week, this is the perfect recipe to preserve this tasty fruit for the winter. The addition of hops salt and caramel sauce makes my little heart squeal.
CraftBeering
Definitely a good way to 'store' pineapple, I agree. Thank you Mary!
annie@ciaochowbambina
Ohhhh man! Pineapple IPA pops with caramel drizzle? It's only breakfast time but I've got a craving for this chilly treat! Love the flavor combination! Pinned!
CraftBeering
I mean...You could have one close to lunch time...They are not that boozy:) Thank you Annie!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Yum! So I totally want to make these for my dad! I think he would flip over them! Yum!! XOXO
CraftBeering
Let me guess - your dad is an IPA fan?:)
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
Sweet and salty followed by a sip of beer...I like that!! These popsicles look divine, it's so hot in here, would love to snack on them during the day 🙂 . And I am intrigued by the IPA pineapple sorbet! Creative minds never stop 🙂 .
CraftBeering
Lol, so true Nicoletta! When it is hot, it feels better to 'sip' on an IPA popsicles than to actually drink IPA.
Katherine | Love In My Oven
This is so unique and intriguing!!! Pineapple alone with salted caramel sounds fab - with that hoppy little addition I think they'd be so good!!
CraftBeering
Agreed - more aroma, better eating experience:) Thank you Katherine!
Skye
Holy cow, I think my husband will go nuts over these!! Definitely going to try it out.
CraftBeering
Too funny:) Hope he likes them, Skye!
kristin mccarthy
oh my sweet baby Jesus.
Yes.
so much yes.
#fridayfriv
CraftBeering
About time we craft beer lovers had some cool pops, right?
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
I've been waiting for this since you posted the caramel recipe! OMG, in my wildest dreams I didn't imagine you'd use that sauce with pineapple. I must try these popsicles immediately. Holy cow! Sheer brilliance :). Have a great weekend!
CraftBeering
Haha! Thank you so much Kelsie!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
My husband would absolutely love these beer pops! And that caramel drizzle is just perfect 🙂
CraftBeering
Hope so Jennifer! We really tried to place the IPA in the driver's seat.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I'm not gonna lie. I swore when I read the recipe title and saw the first pic cause it sounds/looks so dang good!! Beer. In Pops. With Salted Caramel. OMG. Do you need a taste tester? Cause I can totally do that, ya know. I know what you mean about patience is key while waiting for pops to set. I lack a little in that department, lol. But, I know it would be worth it 😉 Pinned! Have a wonderful weekend, you guys! Cheers!
CraftBeering
Of course:) We welcome taste testers at all times. Thank you Dawn! Enjoy your weekend too!