Black and Tan

Post by **Iane_Blaidd** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:10 am

Black and Tan is a drink made from a blend of Bass and Guinness (2 Irish beers).

Before there was the drink this term Black and Tan referred to the British "police" that occupied Ireland.

Even though Irish Pubs in the US created this drink; i would not recommend trying to order one in a pub in Ireland!

figured i would include an "old" Irish rebel song about this..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC0jS1YEV2c

Post by **Harp** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:58 pm

Actually, Bass is an English ale. Its red triangle logo was Britain's first registered trademark. (Just a little bit of trivia for you all.) For a 100% Irish black and tan, or half and half as its sometimes called, I would suggest using Harp Lager instead.

Gecko of Desire · Sun Mar 13, 2011 10:59 pm

The Pogues are playing in New York on St. Patricks Day. I really have to stop working and start playing. I missed them in Vienna in 1993, now this is the last day they will ever play in the U.S. Makes me want to give up a job ... just this once.

Post by **Succuba** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:39 pm

thats interesting, I thought its what you call it when an african american and native indian hook up...

Post by **Festino** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:10 am

A good variation on this is guiness and blue moon.

Post by **Naedidar** » Mon May 02, 2011 11:30 pm

I thought it was a type of shake from Leatherby's

Post by **TNT-Sweeper** » Wed May 04, 2011 9:09 pm

I like the way that the guiness swirls down into the bass ale after you pour it. Totally kewl.

=)

Post by **ricepaper blakbriar** » Thu May 05, 2011 4:27 am

In Oregon we use to use Widmer Heff and Obsidian stout it was a good substitute

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