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- #97 in Barware Tool Sets
Product Description
THE SIMPLE STEPS
Pour Bottom Beer
Pour the heavier bottom beer into the glass to roughly half way. Generally, if the bottom beer has a 5.5% or higher ABV, it should layer well with Guinness.
Place Tool on Glass
The tool fits most beer glasses. It can be set on glasses with a rim diameter between 70mm and 92mm.
If the glass rim is smaller or larger, the tool can be held over the glass when pouring the top layer beer.
Pour the Top Layer
The lighter, top layer beer is poured onto the center of the bar tool’s dome, flows through the holes and gently pours onto the lower layer beer.
Enjoy Your Creation
Remove the tool from the glass and enjoy your layered beer cocktail.
HOW CAN I START?
Start with some good combinations to get your confidence up. Here are some easy beer pairings using canned Guinness Draught on top.
- Black and Tan - Canned Guinness Draught over Bass Ale (The Classic!)
- Black and Blue - Canned Guinness Draught over Blue Moon
- Belgian Brunette - Canned Guinness Draught over Stella Artois
- San Patricios - Canned Guinness Draught over Corona
- Half and Half - Canned Guinness Draught over Harp Lager
CAN I REALLY DO THIS?
Absolutely you can! Beer cocktails are becoming more popular and if you are looking for a dramatic way to serve your favorite brews, here is a great solution.
Creating layered beer drinks is all about liquid density and gentle pouring. A lighter beer will float on top of a heavier one (like oil floating on water). But unlike oil and water, because the basic makeup of beers is the same and their densities are close, the beers will not separate after being mixed.
So, the trick is to not mix them in the first place! For a great layered beer, the top layer must be gently poured on top of the bottom heavier beer to reduce the mixing and allow the beer layers to remain separate.
Not all beer combinations will layer well but the good news is that you can still drink your failed experiments.
Mary
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025
Bought this for my husband. He loves Black & Tans . This is the first one he made with this tool! Perfect!
Bob S.
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
This product did not disappoint. Use to make a perfect Black & Tan ( or any layered beverage) without the mess.So much better than the back of the spoon method.Just ordered a second one for my buddies bar.
Rene
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
As a person who likes to drink Black and Tans beer. (Harps on the bottom w/Guiness floating on top). This beer separates just as nicely as the bartending spoons I used years ago! Easy to use and quick clean-up too! Great product!
Richard
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
Holds top layer for about 8 seconds.
Fishnuts
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
Let me tell you about the Beer Layering Tool – it's a game-changer for any beer enthusiast! I recently got my hands on one, and let me just say, it's fantastic.First off, it's super easy to use. Even if you're not a bartender or a beer connoisseur, you can still create these Instagram-worthy layered drinks effortlessly. Just pour your favorite brews into the glass using the tool, and watch as it magically creates those distinct layers.But the best part? The taste. Oh boy, let me tell you, the layers aren't just for show – they actually enhance the flavor experience. With each sip, you get to taste the different notes of the beers separately, which adds a whole new level of enjoyment to your drinking experience.Plus, it's a real conversation starter. Whether you're hosting a party or just hanging out with friends, busting out the Beer Layering Tool is guaranteed to impress. People are always intrigued by how it works and love trying out different combinations of beers.Overall, if you're a beer lover looking to take your drinking game to the next level, I highly recommend getting yourself a Beer Layering Tool. It's fun, it's easy, and most importantly, it makes your beer taste even better. Cheers to that!
Tim
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024
I’ve bought a few of these now as I tend to loose them. Layer just right using a normal pint glass. The farther the nitro beer needs to drop the higher likelihood of mixing.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2021
arrived promptly, looks fine, bought as a gift
JOSE URIOSTE PALOMEQUE
Reviewed in Mexico on September 5, 2020
Excleente herramienta para hacer una "black and tan" como debe ser! Súper recomendado.
Edgardo Mendívil
Reviewed in Mexico on August 8, 2019
Excelente !
Shawn
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2018
It is attractive and good quality. It is simple and seems to work well.
Charles E. Cairns
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018
This by far gives me the best layered black and tan ever. I got pretty good simply pouring down the side of the glass, but the boundary line between the Guinness on top and the lager (or Pilsner, or whatever) on the bottom was not as clear as I wanted. I've also tried various spoon techniques, including the Guinness bent spoon; these were improvements, but still not as good as this layering tool, which makes it *much* better.I read in one of these reviews that if you put the bottom beer in the freezer for a while, it would work better. I guess that's because doing so would increase the specific gravity of the beer. So, I put a bottle if Guinness American Lager in the freezer for a few minutes. I also the can of Guinness stout (with the widget!) out to warm up a bit, following the same principle. Most Americans drink their beer too cold anyway, which numbs the taste buds, so this gave a good effect.I did this and the layering was just about as good as could possibly be achieved. You do have to pour the Guinness slowly, and it's a good idea to start doing so it while the stout is still a bit frothy. Plus, if there's a bit of a head on the bottom beer, that seems to break the fall of the stout and retard the mixing. I've never seen a sharper demarcation line in the most authentic Irish pub. Excellent tool, and I recommend it to everyone with no hesitation whatsoever!
Patrick F.
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2015
I love this product. I tried to make a black and tan several times and failed miserably because I did not know you needed a tool like this to achieve the perfect pour. Sure, you can pour one off the back of a spoon, but that's boring and your drinks can be inconsistent. I've found that The Perfect Black and Tan Tool works best on top of wide-rimmed glasses, but I've been getting very good results with this. It's also a conversation piece if you have company over. Overall, if you love drinking black and tans then you should absolutely buy this.
Gman
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014
This works way better than the turtle spoon, but still requires a little practice. The trick to a good black and tan is having the correct beer that floats on top. I bought Guiness Draught in a bottle and it lacks the nitrogen ball of the cans. The draught in a can is creamier and the nitrogen helps it float on top. A work around I found for bottles draught beer is to remove it from the fridge for an hour before you pour these. If it is slightly warmer than the bottom beer it will float much better.
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