A "Black and Tan" is blend of pale ale and dark beer, often poured in such a way as to create a layered effect. In some cases, the two are simply mixed together. When a pale lager is substituted for the ale, it's called "Half and Half".
In this case, it's a blending of Hockley Stout and a specially-brewed ale to stand in as the "tan". This delightful brew pours out a rich dark mahogany with a creamy tan head that gently exudes the aromas of smoke, coffee, chocolate, and sweet malt. The taste is a subtle explosion of sorts, bursting with all of the aforementioned presences with breathtaking richness and harmony that takes one's breath away.
The Bottom Line: I ran out of this liquid awesomeness last night, slurped the last precious drops from the bottom of my glass, and *may* have tried to lick the Hockley Valley website.
The Rating: Good Stuff.
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