( CNN ) Beer and ice cream . It does n't exactly spring to mind when you think of classic food pairings -- old friends such as bacon and eggs or steak and cabernet . But Colorado 's New Belgium Brewery and the folks at Ben & Jerry 's are teaming up on a beer inspired by ice cream -- salted caramel brownie ice cream , to be precise . `` At this time I can confirm that Ben & Jerry 's and New Belgium are collaborating to raise awareness around issues we are passionate about , and that the results will be delicious , '' New Belgium 's Director of Sustainability , Jenn Vervier , said in a statement . Both companies have a history of social activism , and the new project will be no different , they say . Their release does n't say what the campaign will be all about , but Ben & Jerry 's Senior Global Marketing Manager Jay Curley promises it will be `` impactful . '' `` We 're big fans of New Belgium Brewery , their values , and their fun culture , and of course their beer , '' he said . `` We 're excited for the campaign we 've developed together . '' The companies will announce the details later this year , and the beer is set to hit shelves in the fall . New Belgium and Ben & Jerry 's are both what are called `` B Corporations , '' a certification issued by the private non-profit B Labs to companies that meet its social , environmental , accountability and transparency standards . New Belgium supports sustainable agriculture , climate change and other initiatives , while Ben & Jerry 's -- now a subsidiary of global conglomerate Unilever -- stays true to its hippie roots with support for environmental initiatives , fair trade efforts , marriage equality and more . Last month , Ben & Jerry 's cofounder Ben Cohen said he 'd be open to the idea of a marijuana-infused ice cream someday , news that set pot fans ablaze . But sadly for beer fans , there 's no talk of a beer-flavored ice cream . Not yet anyway .
New Belgium Brewery will make a beer inspired by Ben & Jerry 's ice cream . The company is releasing the new flavor in cans and bottles this summer.