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Black and Tans

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In their quest to achieve this drink's signature demarcation between stout and ale, some beer fanatics invest in a special Black and Tan spoon that can hook over the side of the glass. An inexpensive spoon bent at a 90-degree angle will work just as well.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 min

  • Yield

    Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

6 ounces chilled Bass or other pale ale or lager
6 ounces chilled canned draft-style Guinness stout

Preparation

  1. Pour Bass into a 12-to 16-ounce tall glass. Holding a bent spoon right above Bass, slowly pour Guinness over spoon into glass.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBeerBritishEuropean30 Minutes or LessQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerGourmet
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