Black and Brown
The Black and Brown is a light beer cocktail, sweet and bitter on the palate. Built and served in a pint glass.
- 2 min
- Pint glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 79 out of 100
- Bitter
- 79 out of 100
- Creamy
- 36 out of 100
- Smoky
- 59 out of 100
- Boozy
- 6 out of 100
How to make a Black and Brown
To make a Black and Brown, build in a pint glass: 1½ oz guinness stout and 1½ oz root beer.
You'll need
- Guinness stout1½ oz
- Root beer1½ oz
Instructions
- 1
Pour into a pint glass: Guinness stout.
- 2
Top with root beer.
- 3
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the root beer fizzy.
Black and Brown questions
What does a Black and Brown taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and bitter. It's a light drink at about 2% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Black and Brown?
About 2% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
How do I make a pitcher of Black and Browns?
For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz guinness stout in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with root beer as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Black and Brown in?
A pint glass.