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Black and Tan

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"This is a St. Patrick's Day staple at our house. Don't be fooled by the simple ingredients...The trick is getting them to layer just right. The key is to pour the stout SLOWLY. Enjoy!" — Christina

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Original recipe makes 2 servings Change Servings

1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle lager beer (such as Harp®)

1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)

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Directions

Gently pour half the lager beer into a tall beer glass. Place a large tablespoon, dome side up, an inch or so above the lager beer, with the tip of the spoon pointed slightly downhill. Slowly pour half the stout beer over the tablespoon, so the stout gently pours down the side of the glass in a thick trickle. Allow to stand a few seconds so 2 distinct layers of beer form.

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One of my husband's favorites (a bit on the heavy side for me though). He always uses Guinness and changes out the lager according to how he feels, but often uses Eye of the Hawk. There is a cute little gadget on the market for making these called a Black & Tan Turtle, it sits on the rim of the glass and you simply pour the stout over it. Unnecessary when you can use a spoon, but it's cute nonetheless.

—*~Lissa~*

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 15, 2011

I use an absinthe spoon. More manageable. Smithwick's is better. I use Extra Stout; more robust.

—atasteofcreole

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Mar 15, 2011

One of my most favorite bar drinks! I never knew how to make this at home so for me it was always one of those "order when I'm out" kind of drinks. Now, I know how. You're a rockstar! Thanks, Christina!

—Sarah Jo

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Mar 21, 2011

This is one of my favorite drinks besides a Guinness draught poured correctly. A great variation on this is the Black and Blue -- Guinness and a good blueberry ale. The flavors really work well together. It's like Ireland and Maine in a glass!

—Old Mumsy

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Mar 16, 2011

the drink is called a black and tan or a halve and halve. A black and tan in the Irish civil war was an English supporter. It is a fantastic way to lighten the bite of a straight guiness

—Mead

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Jul 28, 2011

This is one of my favs! I usually have it with Fat Tire and Guinness.

—Jamie

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Mar 04, 2012

I love Black and Tans. My wife isn't a big fan of these so she prefers something a bit sweeter, like Snakebites or Dogbites, which use the same concept but consist of a dry apple cider (like Woodchuck) and either Newcastle (Dogbite) or Guinness beer (snakebite).

—nork

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Nutrition

Calories
128 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
9.3 g
3%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fiber
0.4 g
1%

Protein
1.3 g
3%

Sodium
10 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Black and Tan

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 128
Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0 %
Saturated Fat 0g 0 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 10mg < 1 %
** Potassium 61mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 9.3g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1 %
Protein 1.3g 3 %
** Sugars 0.2g
Vitamin A N/A %
** Vitamin C 0 %
** Calcium < 1 %
Iron N/A %
Thiamin N/A %
Niacin N/A %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium N/A %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.