Blue Bell Revives Beloved Tin Roof Ice Cream for Limited Run

A nostalgic scoop returns

On Thursday, April 2, the Brenham‑born Blue Bell Creameries quietly re‑launched its Tin Roof flavor, a blend of vanilla ice cream, chocolate sundae sauce and chocolate‑coated peanuts that first captivated diners in the 1980s. The company announced the comeback via an Instagram story, urging fans who can’t locate the half‑gallon tubs to ask store managers to order it.

Tin Roof, originally created in the 1930s by Harold “Pinky” Thayer, has long been a rotational offering, disappearing for months before returning to brisk sell‑outs. The latest release follows two brand‑new flavors introduced earlier this spring, underscoring Blue Bell’s strategy of pairing innovation with nostalgia.

Because the flavor is limited‑time, retailers expect rapid depletion; longtime fans are already stocking freezers while newcomers scramble for a taste of the iconic “tin‑roof”‑named treat.