That’s a reasonable assumption, but this is also how a black and tan (or “half and half,” in Ireland) is made: layer Guinness or a different stout beer on top of a pale one.
A long time ago an Irish singer I knew explained to me that a black & tan had to be an Irish stout (black) over an English pale ale (tan - we used Bass then). Given the history of the name, it made sense. Over the years, it became clear that this was his head cannon, but since I’m a bit of a history nerd who like dark beers I’m doggedly sticking to it!
on another note: WTF happened to Bass? used to be everywhere.
That’s a reasonable assumption, but this is also how a black and tan (or “half and half,” in Ireland) is made: layer Guinness or a different stout beer on top of a pale one.
Ooh ok I’ve never seen that before. I don’t really drink much beer lol.
Also try what’s called a Snake Bite, which is Guinnes layered on top of a cider. The sweetness from the cider cuts the bitterness of the Guinness.
A long time ago an Irish singer I knew explained to me that a black & tan had to be an Irish stout (black) over an English pale ale (tan - we used Bass then). Given the history of the name, it made sense. Over the years, it became clear that this was his head cannon, but since I’m a bit of a history nerd who like dark beers I’m doggedly sticking to it!
on another note: WTF happened to Bass? used to be everywhere.