Do you guys think Flower Power and Founders Imperial Stout would work? Never made a black and tan before so not really sure what a good combo would be.
Right now I'm drinking a blend of Bell's Hopslam and Great Lakes Blackout Stout. Not really a Black and Tan since they aren't layered, but they go pretty good together.
While it didn't layer (for me), my first attempt of Bell's Hopslam and Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout was delicious.
my best so far this year was Terrapin liquid bliss with some jalapeno pale ale a buddy of mine brought back from asheville pretty monsterously damn good
Yeah, I live pretty nearby and I'd definitely agree. Smashed Blueberry is an interesting beer, and though they aren't great beers, I do like Bluefin and Old Thumper. Tried XXXX a couple months ago and thought it was miserable.
Yeah XXXX was not that memorable, but I think I gave it a decent review. Now, bluefin and old thumper might be somethin' to try at least once.
Coors and Coors Light. I've had Guinness and Oberon a few times which I enjoy. Also nitro cans of Guinness and Boddingtons as well. I had tried Guinness and pumpkin beers which are good. FBS and Bass once.
personally i think it would be two very robust beers fighting each other and might make a muddled mess. IMHO
I did...I failed to get any layering...but the flavor was interesting...not sure if I'd do it again though.
Trader Joe's Mission Street Pale Ale (Firestone Walker contracted) makes the best tan I have had. I prefer Murphy's or Guiness for black.
Tank 7 and Franziskaner...absolutely delicous...like it to call it the Frankinseven..wish i had a picture to post, will have one soon
Does anyone ever get them to stay split? That's only usually seen with the nitro beers right? I've heard of a couple places getting sculpin on nitro, wouldn't mind trying that.
I'm liable to get lynched on here for saying this, but "black magic" (#9 over guinness) is freaking delicious!
Either it's mad ballers here or just bordem with mega beer collections, this thread is pure gluttony with some of the suggestions I'm seeing.
I recently tried to make a black and tan with FIS and Dortmunder Gold. It didn't layer at all, but it tasted great.
I just had Elysian Dragonstooth and SN Torpedo. It was awesome the Elysian was from a bottle and the Torpedo was on tap.
If you like it layered you should really use a nitro stout and pour over a bar spoon with about a 3/5 ratio in favor of the ale for best results. It doesn't work with every beer combination though, as it's all based on gravity and you have to experiment to see what works and what doesn't. An old favorite of mine was guiness over Liberty ale which layers and tastes great! I also recall making some outstanding Black and Tans with Youngs double choc, but alas, it's been a while and i can't remember which ales it works with.
Brewdog tactical nuclear penguin + brewdog sink the bismarck. 160$ black and tan. pour into frosted mug, enjoy.
Local bar near me makes one with Old Dominion Oak Barrel and Crispin Cider...it is all kinds of amazing.
