Mixing beer with beer might not be something you’d think to do right away, but if you’re looking to spice things up, it could be fun to try from time to time. After all, Black & Tans are a very popular drink, and that simply involves the combination of two brews. Before we move onto other possibilities, let’s take a look at how to easily make the perfect Black and Tan at home:

And when you’re feeling adventurous, try these beer combos on for size!

Dirty Apple (or Black Velvet)

Mix a stout (like Guinness) with a hard cider, and you end up with a yummy drink that tastes like apples with a nice, smoky aftertaste.

The Candy Apple

This beer combo comprises of 3 parts brown ale to one part cider ratio. According to Serious Eats:

“It’s a combination that, if anything, manages to highlight the mouth-coating caramel-toffee quality of Bell’s Brown, cut with a nice, sharp rinse of the cider.”

The Headless Horseman

Perfect for fall, Snippets Studios recommends mixing pumpkin beer with Guinness to make a Black & Tan that’s appropriate for the season.