New Ben & Jerry's Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz! Ice Cream Review

[By Nick, Originally from 1996-1999, eventually at scoop shops, now in pints for 2013]

Before we begin this review I have a story to tell you about finding this flavor. It all started on a windy day back in late February. I had stopped at a grocery store after classes to grab myself some lunch and decided to wander the ice cream aisle while my order was being completed. I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted two of the new Ben & Jerry's flavors in the case. I knew Dubba would want to try the mint cookie so I was contemplating picking up Coffee, Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz! (yeah I'm not typing that out anymore). I realized I left my insulated bag at home and didn't know how long it would take me to get the pint to my freezer. I decided to forgo purchasing it and then stop back a few days later. That was a big mistake. Upon returning to the store, I noticed ccbbb was nowhere to be found. After finding an employee I was told that they had found some leftover inventory from the flavor that was on clearance to make room for ccbbb. Management wanted them to unload those products before selling the new stuff. This seemed understandable, so I convinced myself it wouldn't be more than a few days until it was back on the shelf. I was wrong once again. After going to the store multiple times over the next couple of weeks I started to lose hope. That is until earlier today when I saw that they were in the act of stocking cccbb again. I didn't even let the employee put the pint in the freezer. I literally swiped it from his hands and ran to the self-checkout. I kid you not, I was that eager to finally get my hands on a "new" Ben & Jerry's flavor. Now here we are and it's mine, all mine!

Technically, it's not a new flavor. Just like last year's arrival of Chocolate Therapy, Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz! was a scoop shop exclusive flavor, though technically it was in the flavor graveyard. Yeah, I'm just as confused as you are. Whatever the case may be, it's now in pints for your eating pleasure. So what exactly is CCBBB? According to the pint it's “Coffee Ice Cream with Espresso Bean Fudge Chunks”.Now it doesn't sound like the most inspired flavor, but hey, compared to the new frozen Greek yogurt flavors B&J's is pushing out, it's a god send. I have had B&J's coffee ice cream before in their Coffee Heath Bar Crunch and enjoyed it so I'm hoping I'll have the same experience with this flavor.

Removing the lid, it looks exactly how you would imagine it to. 

It's a nice tan color with a few espresso chunks peeking through. 

Digging in, I'm met by even more chunks. Not being shy to try a new mix-in, I happily crunched into one. I was met with a nice espresso flavor with hints of chocolate on the end. It was almost like a perfectly balanced mocha coffee, just in chocolate form.

These tiles are full of flavor and aren't for the people who like to drown their coffee with chocolate. Also when I said crunched, I meant it. These chunks add a pleasant thud every time you bite into one which is very often seeing as they're everywhere.

The base coffee ice cream is exactly the same as you find in Coffee Heath Bar Crunch. It's robust and not overly sweet like most coffee flavors tend to be. Ben & Jerry's doesn't mess around so they let their coffee beans shine through in this application. I find myself loving the contrast in the flavors here. The coffee ice cream and espresso chunks just work in perfect harmony to produce a very bold flavor profile. I might even go so far as to say that this may be my new favorite coffee flavor.

Now did it give me a buzz buzz buzz? I'm not sure but that doesn't matter because my taste buds sure got one. Great job Ben & Jerry's on successfully transitioning another scoop shop exclusive flavor into pints. Now can I get some Butter Pecan in pints next year?

On Second Scoop: I couldn't help myself and needed to have some more ccbbb with my breakfast this morning. This espresso chunks are just amazing. They might also be one of my favorite Ben & Jerry's mix ins. They're just so addicting and full of flavor, it's ridiculous. I remember Dubba saying scoop shops tend to sell their mix ins so I think I might have to go buy a bag of these. Okay, I have nothing else to say. Go get some of this!

Verdict?  My new favorite coffee flavor?!
Buy Again?  Easily

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 cup (104g) Servings Per Container   4
Amount Per Serving
Calories  260	from Fat  140
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat  16g	25%
- Sat Fat 11g	55%
- Trans Fat  0g
Cholesterol  65mg	22%
Sodium  40mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate  27g	9%
- Dietary Fiber   1g	4%
- Sugars  24g
Protein  4g
Vitamin A   8%	Vitamin C   0%
Calcium   10%	Iron   8%