Black and Tan
A traditional beer cocktail that layers a pale ale with a dark stout or porter, creating a visually appealing and deliciously balanced drink.
Equipment
- Pint glass
- Black and Tan spoon or regular spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 pint Pale Ale (10 oz / 295 ml)
- 1/2 pint Stout or Porter (10 oz / 295 ml)
Instructions
- Fill a pint glass halfway with the pale ale.
- Slowly pour the stout over the back of a spoon or a Black and Tan spoon to layer it on top of the pale ale, being careful to pour gently to achieve the layered effect.
- Serve immediately once the layers are defined.
Notes
The specific gravity of the stout should be higher than that of the pale ale to achieve the layered effect. Popular beer choices for the pale ale layer include Bass Pale Ale, and for the stout, Guinness is a common choice.