Ever since Ron posted his video on making a Black & Tan back in ’06 (then the updated version in ’08) “how to pour a black & tan” has been the most popular search term leading visitors to Hop Talk. Additionally, the traffic here really ramps up this time of year, peaking on St. Patrick’s Day and resulting in five to six times more visitors than usual.

They’re not Irish at all; they just use an iconic Irish beer. It seems odd for people to be so curious about them now. I suppose, though, that it’s a cut above “how to make green beer” (and significantly better than “when will my urine go back to its usual color”).

Anyway, if you’re looking for information on Black & Tans, you’ll find several links in the “Related Posts” section or with a quick search.

Are you planning on drinking something special for St. Patty’s Day?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLwmwt81NjM