Black and Tan
Pale beer with stout floated on top. A layered British pub classic.
Layered · Highball · Advanced · about 2 minutes · about 4% ABV
Ingredients
- 220 ml Lager
- 110 ml Stout
Method
- Layer 220 ml lager
- Layer 110 ml Stout
- Serve
Tip
Pour the stout slowly over the back of a spoon.
About the Black and Tan
The Black and Tan, pale ale with stout floated on top, is a classic British pub drink. Ireland usually calls it a "half and half".
The shot and layered family. Layered drinks go back to the 19th-century pousse-café, where liqueurs were stacked by weight in a narrow glass. Short party shots became popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Layering works because sweeter, heavier liquids sink and lighter spirits float.
Black and Tan FAQ
What's in a Black and Tan?
220 ml lager, 110 ml stout.
How strong is a Black and Tan?
About 4% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Black and Tan?
Neither. Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon.
What glass do you serve a Black and Tan in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
