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Leinenkugel’s drops shandy-infused custard sandwich

A boozy ice cream sandwich for the ages

By Mark Stock Jul 30, 2025 8:56 AM

Leidenkugel's Summer Shandwich. — Leidenkugel’s

There are a lot of fine ways to beat the summer heat. Lately, it’s been frozen treats hit with a little hooch from the likes of Miller High Life. Following suit and working with boozy ice cream pros Tipsy Scoop, Leinenkugel’s has dropped a special frozen custard.

Inspired by the Shandy, the so-called Shandwich is made with an assortment of ingredients. They add up to be a nice homage to the brand’s home state of Wisconsin. The result is something we very much would enjoy, sitting by the lake on a hot August afternoon.

Leinekugel's Summer Shandwich. — Leinekugel’s

What’s in the frozen treat? Creamy frozen custard made with Leinenkugel’s popular Summer Shandy beverage. There’s also fudge, brandied cherries, and kringle, a type of pastry. It’s a toast to Racine, Wisconsin, kringle capital of the U.S. The sandwich is bookended by shortbread cookies to keep all the goodness in place. It officially goes on sale July 31st.

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The timing is good, as National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is August 2nd. A slightly boozy treat, the custard comes in at 4.2% ABV. And we can only imagine it pairs up quite nicely with the Summer Shandy used in its creation.

What’s a Shandy? Essentially a mix of lemonade and beer in a fifty-fifty split. But there are many variations, sometimes called Radlers, including a recent one made popular by Buffalo Wild Wings that splits a light Goose Island beer with Mountain Dew.

Leinenkugel’s is a Wisconsin brewery now owned by Molson Coors that dates back to 1867. The brand makes a host of beers, some inspired by German brews, others fruit-infused beers ideal for a humid afternoon on the lake.

The Shandwich is available at various Midwest locations, through Goldbelly, and also via Tipsy Scoop locations.

Mark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon. He fell into wine during the Recession and has been fixated on the stuff since… Read Full Bio

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