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You won't catch me drinking green beer on St. Patrick's day. I'd much rather have a pint of the black stuff, as some like to call Guinness and other stouts. I'm a purist  when it comes to my Irish nectar, but I admit I have had a few black and tans in my day, and am curious to try some of the more unusual recipes I've found.

A black and tan, is equal parts stout (Guinness or otherwise) and lighter colored ale, often a Bass Pale Ale or Harp's lager. Many an Irish barman will tell you that a layered black and tan is simply a Yank affectation and that in the homeland the two beers are simply poured together. But if you want to get all fancy, here's what you do:

• Pour your pint half full of ale.
• Now either slowly pour your stout in by letting it hit the side of the glass, or by letting it stream over the back of a spoon. And sure as Bob's you're uncle – a proper black and tan.
  

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