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I am doing a "serious" study on the most popular flavors (according to hikers) of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. Your reply will allow me to stock the proper flavors in the correct quantities.:)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chunky Monkey.
1. Cherry Garcia
2. Chunky Monkey
Mrs Baggins
07-20-2009, 18:53
Chubby Hubby MMMMMMMMMMMMM! Chocolate covered peanut butter stuffed giant pretzel chunks in vanilla/fudge/peanut butter rippled ice cream.
Jayboflavin04
07-20-2009, 19:17
Phish food, and fossil fuel(think that was limited edition)
Tennessee Viking
07-20-2009, 19:18
Stephen Cobert's Americone Dream and Chubby Hubby
Survivor Dave
07-20-2009, 19:20
1. Coffee Heath Bar Crunch
2. Cherry Garcia
flemdawg1
07-20-2009, 19:35
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
UCONN gets Gifford's now, ought to think about it...
trippclark
07-20-2009, 19:43
Oatmeal Cookie Chunk is sinfully good!
Lone Wolf
07-20-2009, 20:01
Breyers vanilla. $1.89 a pint as opposed to $3.95 for the B&J stuff
Tennessee Viking
07-20-2009, 20:17
Breyers vanilla. $1.89 a pint as opposed to $3.95 for the B&J stuff
Go to Ingles or Whites and get Blue Bell. You will be hooked for life.
Lone Wolf
07-20-2009, 20:21
Go to Ingles or Whites and get Blue Bell. You will be hooked for life.
yup. the ole barn restaurant used to have it. awesome stuff. B&J is just overpriced and overmarketed. it ain't all that. when i lived in the Northeast Kingdom hardly anyone ate the stuff
turkey hill ice cream > *
Lone Wolf
07-20-2009, 20:27
turkey hill ice cream > *
another damn good one. blows hershey and bj out of the water
i live in hershey and i do prefer turkey hill to it. even if it means my money is going to the amish instead :/
1st time we've agreed on something
Nasty Dog Virus
07-20-2009, 20:51
turkey hill ice cream > *
Yep...Turkey Hill rules!
If its going to be B & J then...
01. Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz!
02. Phish Food
03. Willie Nelsons Country Peach Cobbler
Chunky Monkey - hands down! :)
chknfngrs
07-20-2009, 21:02
1. Strawberry Cheesecake (a.k.a Primary Berry Graham)
It HAS to be Phish Food! (which I have in my freezer right now!)
spencerb
07-20-2009, 21:08
Karamel Sutra if I'm in an ice cream mood
And the sorbet that has berries dressed as pirates on it (I forget the name of the flavor) if I want sorbet.
Mighty Mouse
07-20-2009, 21:12
Peanut Butter Cup. :banana I must not be the only one who loves it, because when I go the store, they're always out of it or running low.
HIKERJEN
07-20-2009, 21:30
Half Baked !!! Cookie dough & brownie pieces - yum!
Cinnamon Buns, hands down. Two years later I still eat it by the pint.
Hoop Time
07-20-2009, 23:25
I echo the Turkey Hill support already posted. Especially the two Tastee Cake flavors -- Chocolate Cupcake and Peanut Butter Tandy Cake -- and the Phillies Graham Slam.
Ben and Jerry's is not the same since Ben and Jerry sold it, but if I can find it (which is rare), love the chocolate sorbet
I was never a Ben & Jerrys fan until I tried CHUNKY MONKEY!
Downhill Trucker
07-21-2009, 06:46
NY Fudge Super Chunk. I believe it has the most calories! As for the Turkey Hill, Blue Bell, Hersheys, Breyers... et all discussion: I think B&J is superior, even in it's newer more marketed form. The only ice cream that I think is as good is Haagen Das. I like the rum raisin.
Homer&Marje
07-21-2009, 07:06
It was a limited time offer...have not seen it in a while but maybe other markets have it.
Kaberry Kablam. Was a Raspberry, flavored ice cream with flavored Pop Rocks in it....So as you ate the ice cream the pop rocks went off...very interesting combo:D
Coffee heath bar crunch or chocolate chip cookie dough...
creme brulee
half baked
chocolate fudge brownie
oatmeal cookie chunk
neopolitan dynamite
GeneralLee10
07-21-2009, 11:20
I like the Cherry Garcia and the Strawberry Cheese Cake I beleave that is the 1 I just found at the local store. Strawberry one I like the best taste just like the real cake.
middle to middle
07-21-2009, 15:04
All of the above with chocolate suryp !
Whatevers cheapest...never had bad ice cream.
sweetpeastu
07-21-2009, 16:48
ONE cheescake brownie! and the Strawberry Cheesecake stuff too! YUMMMMM :banana
justusryans
07-21-2009, 16:51
Strawberry Cheesecake!!
johnnybgood
07-21-2009, 17:17
Cherry Garcia . They're all good.
This is far and away the best flavor they ever made. They have discontinued all the best flavors. In my opinion, they used to make great ice cream. Now overpriced for the quality and flavors.
Whatevers cheapest...never had bad ice cream.
I have. I recall eating the last scrape, and thinking it was really nasty.:)
Buzz_Lightfoot
07-22-2009, 07:43
turkey hill ice cream > *
Their Butter Pecan is to die for!
ShelterLeopard
07-22-2009, 18:18
I am doing a "serious" study on the most popular flavors (according to hikers) of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. Your reply will allow me to stock the proper flavors in the correct quantities.:)
OOOOHHHHH! Are you stocking this in your Manchester Hostel?
I'm going to have to list all of my favorites (in order):
1. Phish Food (I haven't seen that for ages- if you find it, it will be SOO) popular)
2. Half Baked
3. Chunky Monkey
4. Coffee Heath Bar Crunch
(I also saw some other favorites I had forgotten about posted on here: fossil fuel, chocolate fudge brownie, coffee coffee buzzbuzzbuzz)
PS- You may want to stock the majority of this around oh, say mid June (that of course has nothing to do with when I'll be passing through.......)
I am doing a "serious" study on the most popular flavors (according to hikers) of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. Your reply will allow me to stock the proper flavors in the correct quantities.:)
For all you dumb f**** , the op clearly stated Ben and Jerrys!:D
Ox97GaMe
07-22-2009, 23:25
There were two flavors that I fell in love with when I hiked in 97. Neither of them is still around.
a) Cool Britania.
b) SNAFU - Strawberries and Nuts, All Fudged Up.
I dont eat as much B&J anymore. I have become a fan of flavors that have raspberry or black raspberry.
The best ice cream that I think I have ever had was in Kent CT. They had a delicious raspberry, almond, coconut blend that was just heavenly. (at least for me)
flagator
07-22-2009, 23:28
none, i boycott ben&jerry
healthymom
07-23-2009, 10:32
flagator said:
"none, i boycott ben&jerry"
I really don't want to get political, but I'm curious why you boycott B&J?
Dee
healthymom
Cookerhiker
07-29-2009, 21:43
"Root Beer Float my Boat" which I had at least 10 years ago at a B&Js in Union Station, Washington DC. Only had it once; it must have been discontinued.
The Unilever subsidiary that is B&Js thinks they're very clever and creative with their phraseology but actually IMO, they're profoundly uncreative and dull because 3/4 of their flavors are merely variations of chocolate, peanut butter, or some combination of the 2. Why don't they explore a wider range of ingredients?
And B&Js isn't even the best ice cream in Vermont. That honor belongs to the Stewarts convenience stores - twice the quality at half the price - and a much better flavor selection.
1: Cherry Garcia
2: Half baked
3. What ever flavor that is in the store.
mister krabs
07-31-2009, 14:25
chubby hubby, cherry garcia. Mostly I prefer Bluebell or hagen dazs.
Gotta have some Dublin Mudslide!
gravy4601
07-31-2009, 23:19
carmel sutra and cherry garcia yummy yummy :banana
My fav is Strawberry Cheesecake. This is best for me. :rolleyes:
Jack Tarlin
08-05-2009, 10:32
Lots of people (including myself) avoid buying Ben and Jerry's, the same way I don't buy tickets to Spike Lee movies, don't buy books by Rush Limbaugh, refuse to watch MSNBC, donate to NPR, etc.
If someone embraces thinking or advocates political action I find objectionable, then I'll choose NOT to spend money that supports their activities.
For me, like thousands of people, this includes Ben and Jerry's.
That being said, assuming it's on the dessert table and it's already been paid for, i.e. the damage is done, then Coffee Heath Bar Crunch is pretty damned tasty.
Of course there are exceptions to this. I'll still go to Springsteen shows.
Some people get a pass. :D
If someone embraces thinking or advocates political action I find objectionable, then I'll choose NOT to spend money that supports their activities.
Jack, I am surprised you ever cross the Connecticut River west into Vermont.:D
New flavor of B&J icre cream: Summit's Lure (my concoction)
Chunky Monkey
Add: Peanut butter fudge chunks & top with chocolate syrup
Yum!
My daughter made some homemade peanut butter fudge and said "Dad, you should try some on your ice cream with chocolate syrup over it all." And I did . . . :D
healthymom
08-05-2009, 12:55
Lots of people (including myself) avoid buying Ben and Jerry's, the same way I don't buy tickets to Spike Lee movies, don't buy books by Rush Limbaugh, refuse to watch MSNBC, donate to NPR, etc.
If someone embraces thinking or advocates political action I find objectionable, then I'll choose NOT to spend money that supports their activities.
For me, like thousands of people, this includes Ben and Jerry's.
That being said, assuming it's on the dessert table and it's already been paid for, i.e. the damage is done, then Coffee Heath Bar Crunch is pretty damned tasty.
Of course there are exceptions to this. I'll still go to Springsteen shows.
Some people get a pass. :D
Hi Jack!
First, let me thank you for for keeping this discussion civil. My biggest fear is that a discussion of this type can turn into a nasty flamewar.
I understand not buying a product because you disagree with their policies or principles. I am boycotting Nestle because of their practice of marketing artificial breastmilk (infant formula) to mothers in the Caribbean and Africa. I boycotted Mount Olive until they signed a contract with farm workers for a more livable wage. (I am not telling anyone that they should or shouldn't buy a product, just offering examples of my behavior.)
I am a capitalist. I vote with my dollars for those businesses I wish to stay in business. I don't vote for others for specific reasons.
You live in New Hampshire. What do you see there that makes you not want to purchase their product?
Submitted respectfully,
Dee
healthymom
Lone Wolf
08-05-2009, 12:59
this thread is headed for the *****ter
Jack Tarlin
08-05-2009, 13:26
Wolf is right. But since the question was asked:
[Edited comments]
That being said, I hope this thread gets back to its original topic, which was all about people's favorite B&J flavor. So let's try and leave off the politics if we can. My answer to the original poster is this: I think their best flavor is Coffee Heath Bar Crunch, but I don't eat it very often, and I'll never buy it.
In any case, I'm sorta old-fashioned when it comes to ice cream. Breyer's vanilla does me fine.
T
You need to find some Gifford's Old Fashioned Vanilla. (Not the French Vanilla.)
If you like vanilla...
Jack Tarlin
08-05-2009, 14:02
Healthymom or anyone else wanting an answer to this is welcome to write me privately.
Another vote for Cherry Garcia, if anyone's keeping score.
Another vote for Cherry Garcia, if anyone's keeping score.
Yes, I am keeping score:
1. Cherry Garcia
2. Chunky Monkey
3. Phish Food
4. Half Baked
Stay at our hostel in Manchester, VT and have a pint on us!!!!
ShelterLeopard
08-05-2009, 17:01
I'm seriously so excited to come stay in your hostel next year!
Of, and I forgot- coffee heath bar crunch.
TJ aka Teej
08-05-2009, 23:01
Saw 'em making it last week.
BigFoot2002
08-05-2009, 23:12
If you are in New Hampshire or Maine you just gotta try the Giffords. Its the best ice cream I've ever had.
Monkeyboy
08-05-2009, 23:23
Chunky Monkey.....of course.
Muskrat0907
08-09-2009, 23:22
NEW YORK SUPER FUDGE CHUNK !
:rolleyes:
Cookerhiker
08-14-2009, 13:58
You need to find some Gifford's Old Fashioned Vanilla. (Not the French Vanilla.)
If you like vanilla...
If you are in New Hampshire or Maine you just gotta try the Giffords. Its the best ice cream I've ever had.
I just returned from New England and indulged in some Giffords. I'll echo these praises - it's good!
I hadn't realized it was a local out of Maine until I asked. I thought perhaps it was related to the Giffords in the Washington DC area (http://www.giffords.com/) which is also excellent ice cream. Try some if you're down there!
Cookerhiker,
Lexington is not far from Cincinnati...home of Graeter's Ice Cream. Good stuff!!
BigFoot2002
08-14-2009, 18:30
Giffords is sold in quart containers for about the same price as a pint of B&J.
Cookerhiker
08-14-2009, 21:46
Cookerhiker,
Lexington is not far from Cincinnati...home of Graeter's Ice Cream. Good stuff!!
Back in the early 80s, I traveled to Cincinnati once a year and discovered Graeters. I made sure I never missed it. When I moved to Lexington 2 months ago, I had forgotten about Graeters until my GF told me about a great (no pun intended) ice cream place less than 2 miles from my house. That was how I rediscovered Graeters!
Back in the early 80s, I traveled to Cincinnati once a year and discovered Graeters. I made sure I never missed it. When I moved to Lexington 2 months ago, I had forgotten about Graeters until my GF told me about a great (no pun intended) ice cream place less than 2 miles from my house. That was how I rediscovered Graeters!
Now I know why you keep hiking...to burn all those calories.:)