OH YEAH!!

JEREMY IRISH & LEAD DOG, MUNCIE, IND. JUNE 2, 2007

It is &:36 a.m. and cloudy out at 71.5 degrees F. Patrick is downstairs in bed with Junior. More later.

So Team Shydog drove Buddaman and me on a BAGO road trip to Muncie in the Outbackmobile, caching along the way to meet with Jeremy at this big event deal . All three founders of Groundspeak were there.

Yeah, and we stopped at Scottie's Brewpub near Ball State for lunch, joined by Floating Spots.

They had about twenty different beers on tap. Most burgers were around nine to twelve dollars, but they were half pound and REALLY good. I had a cheeseburger with bacon and lettuce and tomato and side of mac 'n cheese and discovered something I should have known about a long time ago:

Black & Tan

The Black & Tan name was first recorded in 1889. A savory blend of both Guinness Stout and Bass Ale are typically used. Mixed together they produce a delicious drink that is desirable and fun! Because of the two different densities in beer they are able to be layered over one another. This is a captivating sight to see!

Your friends and guests will be amazed the first time they see this layer drink. As the Glass is tipped to the side to take a sip, the heavier beer slides through the lighter beer mixing the two while you drink. Giving you the best of both worlds! As you set the glass back down the two beers will remain seperated. (sic)

Pouring the perfect
Black & Tan

Anybody can learn to make a Black & Tan with a little practice.

1. Fill the glass half full with Bass Ale.
2. Hang the pouring spoon on the side of the glass.
3. Pour the Guinness over the spoon letting it cascade into the glass until full.

So floating spots picked up the tab. WOW!! Must have been 80 bucks or more, quite a lot for us country boys.

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