black and tan

• Phrase désignant une boisson préparée en superposant une stout (généralement de la Guinness) sur une bière blonde ou une lager, créant une séparation nette entre les couleurs sombre et claire. Elle a aussi historiquement désigné les forces paramilitaires britanniques en Irlande dans les années 1920, bien que cet usage soit aujourd'hui jugé sensible.

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

   • 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.

   noir et feu

   • 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.