Ice Cream Stop #11 - Beals, Portland, ME

Posted on May 27, 2008 22:36 by Stephen Rushmore
Categories: New England Ice Cream Tour | Reviews

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A landmark in the Old Port, the doors of Beal’s Ice Cream remain open even in the dead of Maine’s winters. The rotating menu includes both basic and inventive ice cream flavors, including seasonal specialties such as Pumpkin and Indian Pudding. Although this downtown locale lacks the pastoral charm of other local creameries, it makes for a perfect stop when strolling the cobblestone Old Port streets.

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Our recommendation - We would experience Beals Ice Cream if were traveling through the town.

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Overall Experience
 
Teaberry Ice Cream - This flavor certainly wins points for its uniqueness! Made to taste like Clark's gum of the same name that swept the nation in the 1960s, Teaberry has a wintergreen-esque flavor that certainly interests the taste buds, but can be difficult to pinpoint.
Grasshopper Ice Cream - This mint and chocolate combination fell somewhat short due to a weak mint flavor and somewhat icy texture.
Vanilla Ice Cream - Akin to popular name brands that can be found in your grocer's freezer, this basic flavor was lacking in flavor and creaminess.
Hot Fudge Sauce - Thick and gooey as many believe hot fudge should be, but tasted generic.
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May 28. 2008 12:47

We'd drive many, many miles for Beal's Teaberry ice cream, one of the most unique flavors around. Also, their Indian Pudding (available in the fall) is very good.

Chris Ayers

June 15. 2008 19:25

We stopped at the Beals on Rt 125 halfway between Westbrook and Gorham. The Teaberry was good, and a unique flavor, but in my opinion is ruined by the chocolate chips. Not necessary with this flavor.

Tom Ferreira

June 17. 2008 16:44

Being an ice cream lover, my family and I love Beals' Ice cream- made in there location near Pine Point in Scarbrough- even their yogurt is better than most shops full fat ice creams- I love the gooey cosistancy of the hot fudge, and their chocolate is soooooooooooo good- a trip to the beach is not complete with out stopping at Beals (after eating fried clams, of course!)

Shines Damboise

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