Nothing Is Better Than Pizza And Beer, But Does That Make Pizza-Flavored Beer A Good Idea?

Few things go hand-in-hand like pizza and beer. 

Peanut butter and chocolate is a solid combo. A steak and a robust cabernet sauvignon won't disappoint either. 

But there's just something about chasing that slice with a frosty cold one.

So, if they're so good together, then it stands to reason that combining the two things into one brew should be just as good, right?

Isn't that just mathematics? The irrefutable properties of deliciousness?

Well, that's what the folks at New Belgium Brewing's Voodoo Ranger brand and Tombstone PIzza are hoping because they're joining forces to create a pizza-flavored beer.

It's called "IP(izza)A" and it's exactly what it sounds like (aside from the "P" standing for "Pizza instead of "pale" as per usual).

"Inspired by Tombstone Pizza’s born-in-a-bar heritage, this limited release Pizza IPA is for the boldest of beer and pizza lovers," it says on Voodoo Rangers' website.

"This 7% ABV slice of heaven delivers the flavors of Tombstone's crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and savory herbs and spices into an ice-cold beer." 

That's… interesting? I don't know, I think most people could handle that, but the flavor profile of the IP(izza)A is a journey.

"The finishing pepperoni kick of heat that will make you reach for another slice... or another pint," the statement reads.

It'll make you reach for something. Although it may not be another slice or another beer; it'll be a handful of Tums.

My first reaction to this was one of horror. Just because people like pizza and beer doesn't mean the two need to be combined via some kind of Frankenstein experiment. 

However, I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't at least give this a try if I spotted it while perusing the beer aisle.

I don't know that this would be the kind of beer considered "sessionable" (Read: you can drink a bunch of them), but if you want to get the people talking at your next cookout, offer some IP(izza)As.