A legendary ice cream shop is celebrating their birthday in the best way possible.

Today marks the 85th birthday of the invention of soft serve ice cream. on May 2, 1934, the very first Carvel Ice Cream shop opened up  Since then, Tom Carvel has become a household name. His process of serving soft ice cream revolutionized the industry and started an ice cream sensation that continues today.

The 85th birthday of Carvel is a milestone, and one that's being celebrated in several delicious ways. Captain Lawrence Brewing Company has released a special Cookie Puss Birthday Beer. The brew is inspired by the iconic character cake, Cookie Puss. Captain Lawrence has also produced a Fudgie The Whale Stout and an Irish Cookie Puss beer was released this past St. Patrick's Day.

For those looking for a more family-friendly way to celebrate Carvel's birthday, the ice cream chain will be selling junior cones for just 85 cents today only. You can visit Carvel at any of their Hudson Valley locations in Red Oaks Mill, Hopewell Junction, Florida, Carmel, Middletown or Modena to get your cone. The deal is only valid on May 2.

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