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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