Photo by David Moore

The Oatmeal Stout Shake at Four Peaks Brewing Co. is technically listed as a dessert on the menu, but make no mistake: It’s a 21-and-over treat, because it contains about half a beer. They used to boil out the alcohol first, but it made it too bitter. The full-octane version is smooth and sweet.
 
To create this creamy concoction, bartenders blend 10 ounces of French vanilla ice cream with
6 ounces of their house-made Oatmeal Stout, which is made with chocolate malt. They pour it into a frosted pint glass trickled along the inside with chocolate syrup, and top it with whipped cream and crumbled Oreos.
 
Even if you aren’t a big beer fan, trust us – you won't want to miss this one.


Four Peaks Brewing Co.
1340 E. Eighth St., Tempe
480-303-9967,
fourpeaks.com