Moe Genore, a self-described “big Hip fan,” also acknowledged the distinct flavour of the ice cream. “You can definitely taste the bourbon, so you can taste a bit of alcohol,” she said. “And then the cherries and chocolate chips, yeah. It’s very good.” When asked to pick a Hip song that pairs with the bold flavour, Rose went immediately to the local connection. “The first (song) that came to mind was Bobcaygeon,” she said. Genore pointed to a different classic, suggesting that Blow at High
Dough was a better match to the flavour. The rollout of The Tragically Chip ice cream includes a charitable component, with Kawartha Dairy and The Hip donating a portion of retail proceeds from the flavour to the Breakfast Club of Canada, a national non-profit organization dedicated to funding school breakfast programs for children. “Both The Tragically Hip and Kawartha Dairy have a history of supporting organizations that work to help make our communities stronger,” Crowe said. “As food insecurity continues to be an issue among
Canadians, a portion of the sales of The Tragically Chip will support Breakfast Club of Canada and the amazing work they do to ensure Canadian kids have access to a nutritious breakfast.” The charitable aspect came as a welcome surprise to many customers. The Rose family, who actively volunteer making school lunches in the city, noted that the donation makes the product even more meaningful. “They should advertise that more,” Rose said, adding that knowing the proceeds support the charity “absolutely” makes the ice cream
taste sweeter. Adam Frisk is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter with the Minden Times. The LJI is funded through the federal government.
Tragically Chip, Kawartha Dairy, Breakfast Club of Canada, food insecurity, bourbon ice cream, cherries and chocolate chips, Minden Times, Local Journalism Initiative
So is it like regular ice cream or is there actually alcohol in it?
I’m sorry but if you can “taste the bourbon” that sounds like a liability. Kids gonna buy this for sure. Also Bobcaygeon?! That’s random but kinda works I guess.
My aunt says The Hip merch is cursed or whatever so I’m skeptical. But the whole charity angle is nice, like school breakfast stuff. If the ice cream helps kids eat then fine, but I still don’t get why bourbon is in dessert at all… seems backwards.
Blow at High Dough pairing??? lol the names already sound like a joke. I read “bourbon” and automatically thought it was like a whiskey ice cream, but then they’re donating proceeds so it’s actually wholesome? I just hope it’s not too strong, I’m not trying to get tipsy from cherries and chocolate chips. Also “Breakfast Club of Canada” sounds like a kids TV show not a real program so I was confused.