Drink-a-Pint

There’s something about a good Black & Tan. The blend of pale ale and a good, dark beer (Bass or Harp & Guinness Draught, for the uninitiated) is a great mix pretty much anytime of the year.

But, as much as I like Yuengling Black & Tan, there’s still nothing quite like mixing your own. And, while pouring the beer over a spoon will usually do the trick, our friends at Bass Pale Ale are making it even easier to pour the perfect pint with the introduction of The Bass Brolly (pronounced brah-lee).

The Bass Brolly sits atop the pint glass and allows the stout beer to flow through slowly, resulting in the desired layered effect. The Brolly’s magic comes from a series of small holes that help prevent the stout beer from mixing with the Bass Pale Ale. Here’s how to use it:

1. Pour the Bass Pale Ale down the center of the glass to create an ample amount of foam, filling it about two-thirds full.
2. Place the Brolly on the lid of the glass. For best results, Walker recommends setting the Brolly on top of the Bass Tri-Glass, but says any pint glass will work.
3. Slowly pour the stout through the Brolly, being careful not to let the two layers mix.

Here’s the best part. Not only will making Black & Tans be easier than ever, it’ll be easier than ever FOR FREE because Bass is giving adults 21 and older a free Brolly with the purchase of Bass at select stores

Or, if you’re already stocked up on Bass, you can head over to www.bass.com between now and April 30, 2008 and register to receive one for free. Plus, be sure to check out their history of the black & tan and a great video about getting the proper pour.

Enjoy and have a Happy Saint Patty’s Day!