black and tan

• Bebida elaborada al superponer una cerveza negra (generalmente stout) sobre una ale o lager clara, creando una separación visible entre capas oscura y clara. También se usó históricamente como término para las fuerzas paramilitares británicas en Irlanda en los años 1920, aunque ese uso se considera hoy delicado.

A phrase referring to a drink made by layering stout (typically Guinness) over pale ale or lager, creating a distinct dark and light color separation. Also historically used as a term for the British paramilitary force in Ireland during the 1920s, though that usage is now considered sensitive.

1. A type of drinkB2informal

   A beer cocktail made by layering a pale ale or lager over a dark stout or porter.

   black and tan (cóctel de cerveza)

   • He ordered a black and tan at the pub.
   • The bartender carefully poured the black and tan to create a perfect layer.
   • A black and tan is a popular drink in Irish pubs.

2. A color patternB1formal

   A coat color pattern in animals, especially dogs, characterized by black fur with tan markings.

   negro y fuego

   • The Doberman Pinscher often has a black and tan coat.
   • Her dog is a beautiful black and tan German Shepherd.
   • Black and tan is a common color pattern in many terrier breeds.