Yuengling Original Black and Tan

(Bottle 35,5 cl) "Blach & tan", back here we call it "Half & half" - both terms cover the same blend of half Lager, half Porter. I suppose this is not blended but brewed as a Dark Lager more akin to a Czech such or a German Schwarzbier. Quite dark, lightly toasted malts with a pronounced, crisp dryness and some bitterness. Light notes of coffee and a touch of chocolate and...vanilla? Actually quite good.

Date: 03/24/2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Trade

clear brown with ruby edges, thin fine brown head, sweet roasted aroma, creamy body, sweet roasted and chocolate flavor,

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.6/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **/4

Eminently drinkable beer - perfect for when you’re hanging out and aren’t actively ’tasting’ the beer. As noted by others, surprisingly good black and tan for a premix. The mild caramel maltiness balances the bitterness nicely. Some bitterness, but not enough to scare away anyone.

Dark, but not opaque, with a thin tan head. Slighty bitter with a roasted aroma. It has characteristics of a macrobrew in its flavor profile. Kinda thin for a porter and it has a rather dull finish. Not a bad beer, but nothing I would seek out to purchase again.

12oz bottle. Poured a darker brown with a smaller sized head. Aromas and tastes of caramel, roated malts, and some chocolate. Semi-sweet.