Various Guinness Combinations

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I’m sure at one point in the course of enjoying a tasty brew you have heard the term “Black & Tan.” This is referring to a popular drink using Bass Ale and Guinness Draught. There are various methods of blending within the US and in other countries, but most versions show the separation between the beers. Regardless of the appearance, I’m sure we can all agree that it’s still a treat.

I thought it would be interesting to explore some different beers that might go with Guinness. Below are the more commonly known mixtures:

  • Guinness + Bass Ale = Black & Tan
  • Guinness + Harp Lager = Half & Half
  • Guinness + Blue Moon = Black & Blue
  • Guinness + Smithwicks = Blacksmith
  • Guinness + Newcastle = Black Castle
  • Guinness + Strongbow Cider = Black Velvet

Feel free to come up with your own tasty combination and name it … then post your creation!

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  1. I’ve also heard of “Snakebite” which is a Guinness and a Hard Cider

    DigitalBenjamin — January 22nd, 2010, 1:08 pm

  2. Probably, Guinness + Two Brother’s Red Eye Coffee Porter = Black Eye (This could get crazy…)

    Michael — January 22nd, 2010, 1:58 pm

  3. Any experience with the Black and Blue? The other ones sound great except the cider, but the Blue Moon and Guinness just doesn’t sound good to me.

    Matt — January 22nd, 2010, 4:27 pm

  4. The Black & Blue is good…at least worth a try. Finishes light and the way the two beers blend is cool to watch.

    Tom — January 22nd, 2010, 4:56 pm

  5. I used to really like the Black Velvets and Snakebites, but haven’t had one in a few years. May need to order one up soon!

    Megan — January 22nd, 2010, 6:25 pm

  6. Just rocked the classic Guinness & Bass with buddies after work at Coogan’s Saloon on Wacker in the Loop. Man, nothing beats the original Black & Tan combo…

    Guinness + St. Pauli Girl = Black Beauty?
    Guinness + Old Engine Oil = Black Gold?
    Guinness + Magic Hat #9 = Black Magic?
    Guinness + Orange Juice = Disgusting.

    Taylor — January 22nd, 2010, 10:40 pm

  7. Guiness + milwaukees best = black beast

    Brett — January 23rd, 2010, 12:40 am

  8. Guinness + Rogue’s Dead Guy = The Black Death

    This combo would be magical if you served it lukewarm, methinks…

    Noel — January 23rd, 2010, 1:33 pm

  9. Also, if you mixed a Red Ale and an Oktoberfest, you could call it “Red October”.

    Noel — January 23rd, 2010, 1:35 pm

  10. And another I just thought of: Guinness + Boddington’s! What would you even call that? Armageddon?

    Noel — January 23rd, 2010, 1:43 pm

  11. Man. Guinness and Boddington’s would be insane. So good!

    Taylor — January 23rd, 2010, 4:00 pm

  12. That would be interesting. I’m not sure it would look like a typical B&T though. I think you need a beer that is not nitrogen pushed to compliment Guinness. I want to try it though…

    Tom — January 23rd, 2010, 4:26 pm

  13. Guinness + Bud Light = Bud Light w/Guinness. I just threw up in my mouth a little.

    Tom — February 8th, 2010, 2:49 pm

  14. So I was at a bar last night found a couple more combinations.

    Guinness + Sam Adams = The Patriot (how original)
    Guinness + Boddingtons = Bubblebee

    Tom — March 27th, 2010, 8:34 am

  15. Celtic Threesome: I just created it last night on March 5, 2011. Three layers. 1/3 Harp, then 1/3 1/3 Smithwicks, and topped off with 1/3 Guinness. It tasted great. The Harp and Smithwicks mixed a bit, so the pour needs to be worked on.

    Ignacio G. Abreu — March 5th, 2011, 1:55 pm

  16. Guinness & any Irish Red Black & Red
    Guinness & Bluemoon Dark-side of the moon
    Guinness & Sweetwater Blue Black & Blue
    Guinness & Newcastle Black Castle
    Bluemoon & Newcastle Blue Castle
    Sam Adam’s Cherry Wheat & Newcastle Man Cherry
    Guinness & Rogue Dead Guy Dead Black Guy
    Guinness & Harp Half & Half
    Guinness & Bass Black & Tan
    Guinness & Magic Hat Black Magic
    Guinness & any hard cider Snake Bite
    Guinness & two brothers red eye coffee porter Black Eye
    Guinness & St Pauli Girl Black Beauty
    Guinness & Milwaukee’s Best Black Beast
    Red ale & an Oktoberfest Red October
    1/3 Harp 1/3 Smithwick’s topped with Guinness Celtic Threesome
    Guinness & Sweetwater Dirty Hippy
    Guinness & Smithwick’s Black Smith
    Wood Chuck & Purple Haze purrple Woody
    Guinness & Strongbow cider Black Velvet

    Rouge Dead Guy & Red Head Step Child Dead Step Child
    (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/235 for red headed stepchild)
    Rouge Dead Guy & Red Dragon Dead Dragon
    (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/13090 for Red Dragon)

    David Gross — July 20th, 2011, 8:45 pm

  17. What would Guinness + Arrogant Bastard be ???

    BiggestBeerFan — September 15th, 2011, 9:49 pm
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