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Black and Tan

The Black and Tan is a layered pint of pale ale or bitter topped with stout. It looks great and drinks smooth. Here's how to layer it.

other · Approx. 4-5% ABV

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  • half and half
  • stout
  • pale ale
  • layered beer
  • pub drink
Black and Tan
Blake Wisz

The Black and Tan is a layered pint of pale ale or bitter topped with stout. It looks great and drinks smooth. Here's how to layer it.

Ingredients

  • Half a pint (284ml) of pale ale or bitter
  • Half a pint (284ml) of stout

Method

  1. Pale first: Pour the pale ale into a pint glass until half full.
  2. Layer: Hold a spoon upside down over the glass and slowly pour the stout over it.
  3. Serve: The stout floats on the pale ale; serve straight away.

Tips for the Perfect Black and Tan

  • Stouts poured with nitrogen are lighter than many pale ales, which is why they float.
  • Pour slowly and keep the spoon just above the surface.
  • In Ireland, many people call this drink a 'Half and Half' instead.

Good to Know

The name is avoided in Ireland because of its association with the Black and Tans, a British paramilitary force of the 1920s, so a 'Half and Half' is a more tactful order there.

Please drink responsibly. Know your limits, and never drink and drive.

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