At a Glance

Category: Beer Cocktails
Glass: Pint glass
Garnish: None traditionally

Ingredients

  • 6 oz pale ale
  • 6 oz stout

Method

Pour pale ale first, then carefully layer stout on top over the back of a spoon.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Pint glass
Garnish: None traditionally

Background & History

A traditional British and Irish layered beer drink, prized for its visual contrast between dark and light beer.

For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Beer Cocktails.

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