THERE’S nothing better than a frosty beer on a hot summer’s day — and there’s nothing worse than a warm one.

An Adelaide businessman has taken the concept of serving beer ice cold to the next level, introducing Australia’s first frozen beer.

Jonathan Hii, whose investments include Hutt Street’s Long House Cafe, has purchased the rights to a machine that turns any beer into a frozen foam that keeps beer cold for 30 minutes.

“I love beer, especially Cooper’s beer, which is a South Australian icon ... but when it gets a bit warm it tastes awful,” Mr Hii said.

“When I first saw (the machine), I thought, maybe it’s just a gimmick. But the moment I tried it, I loved it.

“It’s not icy, it’s not snowy, it’s not ice creamlike — it’s frozen beer. You have to taste it to understand.”

Japanese beer company Kirin was first to develop the technology, which creates the stable frozen ‘head’ that resembles a slushy crossed with soft serve ice cream. The product is now popular in Canada and the US, where it’s served at baseball games.

Mr Hii has given a range of beers the frozen treatment, from McLaren Vale Ale and Hahn Super Dry, to Coopers Sparkling Ale and Guinness.

He plans to get the Frozen Beer Co. machines into licensed venues and events such as the Adelaide Fringe.

Bollywood actress Lucinda Nicholas was among the first to try Frozen Beer ahead of its launch party at The Loft Bar on Thursday night.

“I’m not a beer drinker usually, but it was a hot day when we were tasting it and I actually really enjoyed it,” she said.

“The froth on top is delicious and it just makes everything else taste better ... I’m a fan!”