US-based New Belgium Brewing has partnered with Ben & Jerry’s to create a new beer inspired by ice cream.

New Belgium developed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ale, which will be rolled out in the market this year.

This partnership will see $50,000 being donated to a non-profit organisation, called Protect Our Winters (POW), which works towards raising awareness about climate change.

"We are excited to be partnering once again with the good folks at Ben & Jerry’s and POW."

New Belgium director of sustainability Jenn Vervier said: "We are excited to be partnering once again with the good folks at Ben & Jerry’s and POW.

"The beer in development tastes amazing and we look forward to talking about climate change and climate action. With the upcoming election and a new administration, year two is even more important than the first round."

Ben & Jerry’s senior global marketing manager Jay Curley said: "Working with New Belgium Brewing and Protect our Winters to be able to impact climate was a highlight of 2015, and so, we’re doing it again.

"This new beer is delicious and unique and the issue of climate change is still increasingly urgent."

The companies will will disclose the details of the campaign and the partnership later this year.