What alcoholic cocktail that is made by mixing stout and lager is also the name of a notorious British paramilitary group known for suppressing the Irish Revolution of the 1920s?
"Timeline of the Irish War of Independence This is a timeline of the Irish War of Independence (or the Anglo-Irish War) of 1919-21. The Irish War of Independence was a guerrilla conflict and most of the fighting was conducted on a small scale by the standards of conventional warfare. Although there were some large-scale encounters between the Irish Republican Army and the state forces of the United Kingdom (Royal Irish Constabulary and Dublin Metropolitan Police paramilitary units—the Black and Tans and the Auxiliary Division—and the regular British Army), most of the casualties were inflicted in assassinations and reprisals on either"
"to bars only. Withdrawn Guinness variants include Guinness's Brite Lager, Guinness's Brite Ale, Guinness Light, Guinness XXX Extra Strong Stout, Guinness Cream Stout, Guinness Gold, Guinness Pilsner, Guinness Breó (a slightly citrusy wheat beer), Guinness Shandy, and Guinness Special Light. Breó (meaning 'glow' in Irish) was a wheat beer; it cost around IR£5 million to develop. For a short time in the late 1990s, Guinness produced the ""St James's Gate"" range of craft-style beers, available in a small number of Dublin pubs. The beers were: Pilsner Gold, Wicked Red Ale, Wildcat Wheat Beer and Dark Angel Lager. A brewing byproduct"
"Beamish) once dominated domestic beer consumption in Ireland, with lager and ale having much smaller shares. Lager has subsequently grown in popularity with Carlsberg taking 8% of the market and Budweiser 7% in 2014. Draught Irish stout is normally served nitrogenated, to create a creamy texture with a long-lasting head. Craft stouts available in Ireland include Shandon Stout by the Franciscan Well in Cork, O'Hara's Irish stout by Carlow Brewing Company, Black Rock Irish Stout by Dungarvan Brewing Company and Irish stout by Galway Hooker Brewery. Beginning in the 1990s, brewpubs and microbreweries began to emerge. While some, such as"
"original recipe as a Belfast Car Bomb. Irish Car Bomb An Irish Car Bomb, Irish Slammer, or Irish Bomb Shot is a cocktail, similar to a boilermaker, made by dropping a shot of Irish cream and whiskey into a glass of stout. The ""Irish"" in the name refers to the drink's Irish ingredients; typically Guinness stout, Baileys Irish Cream, and Jameson Irish Whiskey. The term ""car bomb"" combines reference to its ""bomb shot"" style as well as the noted car bombings of Northern Ireland's Troubles. The name is often deemed offensive, with some bartenders refusing to serve it. The inclusion"
"Irish Car Bomb An Irish Car Bomb, Irish Slammer, or Irish Bomb Shot is a cocktail, similar to a boilermaker, made by dropping a shot of Irish cream and whiskey into a glass of stout. The ""Irish"" in the name refers to the drink's Irish ingredients; typically Guinness stout, Baileys Irish Cream, and Jameson Irish Whiskey. The term ""car bomb"" combines reference to its ""bomb shot"" style as well as the noted car bombings of Northern Ireland's Troubles. The name is often deemed offensive, with some bartenders refusing to serve it. The inclusion of the drink in an English bar's"
"in international sales steadily over a few decades. Typically CNBC states Irish whiskey is not as smoky as a Scotch whisky, but not as sweet as American or Canadian whiskies. Whiskey forms the basis of traditional cream liqueurs, such as Baileys, and the ""Irish coffee"" (a cocktail of coffee and whiskey reputedly invented at Foynes flying-boat station) is probably the best-known Irish cocktail. Stout, a kind of porter beer, particularly Guinness, is typically associated with Ireland, although historically it was more closely associated with London. Porter remains very popular, although it has lost sales since the mid-20th century to lager."
"so that it can balance on the edge of the pint-glass for easier pouring. Alternatively, the stout can be poured first so that the drinks are thoroughly mixed together. Several American breweries currently make premixed Black and Tan, for example Yuengling's Original Black and Tan. The name ""Black and Tan"" is not used in Ireland as a term for a mixture of two beers. The drink is instead referred to as a half and half. Indeed, the drink has image problems in Ireland and elsewhere due to the association with the Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force, nicknamed the ""Black and"
"as part of an Irish themed set of designs, released a pair of shoes advertised as the ""Black and Tan"" and generating offence similar to the earlier Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Black and Tan Black and Tan is a beer cocktail made by layering a pale beer (usually pale ale) and a dark beer (usually stout). The term likely originated in England, where consumers have blended different beers since at least the seventeenth century. The name ""black and tan"" had earlier been used to describe the coats of dogs, such as the black and tan coon-hound. The earliest recorded"
"including ""Atlas"", ""Cresta"" and ""Dolphin"", before ""Harp"" was chosen. The brand was marketed with the Brian Boru harp as its emblem. By 1961 a consortium of brewers, Courage, Barclay & Simonds, Scottish & Newcastle, Bass, Mitchells & Butlers and Guinness, grouped together as Harp Lager Ltd to brew and market the beer. Courage's Alton Brewery, where ""Courage Director's"" had been brewed, was rebuilt to produce the lager in Great Britain. By 1964, the product was being sold on draught and led in its category for sales. Members of the Harp consortium changed over the years, with Courage and Scottish &"
"Harp Lager Harp Lager is an Irish lager created in 1960 by Guinness in its Great Northern Brewery, Dundalk. It is a major lager brand throughout most of Ulster, but is a minor lager brand in the rest of Ireland. ""Harp Lager"" was first produced in 1960 as a bottled beer by the Guinness company (now Diageo), in response to the trend among drinkers in Britain and Ireland towards Continental lager. Guinness converted its Dundalk brewery into a modern lager production plant with the guidance of Dr. Herman Muender, a distinguished German brewer. Various names were considered for the brand,"
"with Jameson Irish Whiskey and Tullamore Dew the main whiskey brands. Poitín, made from potatoes and with an alcohol content of up to 90% ABV, is the traditional Irish moonshine, brewed illegally since 1661, when a duty was placed on whiskey and other spirits were made illegal. According to one guidebook, """"If you see a product labelled ""poteen"" in an airport or a bar, it's simply a white duty-paid Irish schnapps. By definition, poteen is illegal and can't be sold."""" Stout, a dark beer made using roasted oats or barley, is the national beer, with Guinness heavily promoted as a"
"Guinness Black Lager Guinness Black Lager is a black lager being tried in Northern Ireland and the United States by Diageo, and in Malaysia by Guinness Anchor Berhad, under its Guinness brand name. Test marketing began in March 2010. The new product is aimed at young men who prefer chilled, bottled lagers to pints of beer. Guinness believes there are lager drinkers that may be interested in a dark beer but not their famous stout. It is being sold in 330 millilitre bottles for six to nine months in Northern Ireland, as a test market for Europe, and in Malaysia"
"Murphy's Irish Stout Murphy's Irish Stout (often simply Murphy's), is a stout brewed at the Murphy's Brewery in Cork, Ireland. It is owned and distributed by the Dutch brewer Heineken International. Murphy's was heavily promoted worldwide by Heineken throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, but it ultimately failed to substantially dent Guinness' global stout market share, and Heineken have since directed their attentions to other brands. It is brewed to be less heavy and less bitter than its chief competitor Guinness. Its flavour is evocative of caramel and malt, and is described as ""a distant relative of chocolate milk"". The"
"Pernod Ricard's Royal Stag. Rugby union also has a substantial amount of alcohol sponsorship. The All Blacks feature Steinlager sponsorship prominently. The Scotland national team has a long-established relationship with The Famous Grouse, a brand of Scotch whisky. Wales has a more recent relationship with the Brains brewery (But wear ""Brawn"" when playing in France), and the Springboks of South Africa agreed for South African Breweries to put the Lion Lager, then, the Castle Lager brand on their shirt until 2004. Magners was the title sponsor of the Celtic League, the top competition in Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Guinness is"
"in 1950. The flavour incorporates ""cognac flavours among its tasting notes"" as Churchill was partial to brandy. In May 1951 two crates were delivered to Churchill's London home. In a thank-you letter Churchill called the drink ""Commemoration Lager"". In Denmark the drink was called (""Easter Brew""), but the Easter Brew has since been replaced by a weaker beer (). For the British market Carlsberg called the drink Special Brew and production was started in Northampton in the 1950s. At 8% alcohol (previously 9%), Special Brew is part of a group of strong lagers that are termed ""super-strength"" in the UK"
"with a bottle at a birthday party. In January 2018, a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh heard a man had consumed lager and a whole bottle of Buckfast before ferociously stabbing a workmate. In July 2017, the British trade magazine ""The Grocer"" reported that increased sales of Buckfast in southeast England had pushed the drink up to 91 on UK's top 100 alcoholic brands. The increased sales were following a marketing campaign to improve the drink's image. In 2017, thousands of empty Buckfast bottles were recovered during a clean-up of the Eglinton Canal in Galway, Ireland. The monks"
"January 2012, MP Tom Watson discovered that Portland Communication had tried to remove references to a client's brand of lager, Stella Artois, from the wife-beater disambiguation page in Wikipedia. The beer is popularly known in Britain as such, in part because of its high alcohol content and perceived connection with aggression and binge drinking. In 2014 it was revealed that Portland had been hired for $150,000 by Qatar ""for a communications/political push targeted at Congress and federal agencies to improve ties with the US"". The firm admitted to on-line attacks of critics of their client, the government of Qatar, who"
"people both in Ireland and abroad and, in spite of a decline in consumption over recent years, is the best-selling alcoholic drink of all time in Ireland where Guinness & Co. makes almost €2 billion annually. The brewery also produces ""Guinness Original"", a 4.3% ABV version of the Draught, without the nitrogen; Kaliber, a low alcohol pale lager; Guinness Bitter, a 4.4% bitter sold in a can with a widget; and the 7.5% Guinness Foreign Extra Stout. Guinness stout is available in a number of variants and strengths, which include: In October 2005, Guinness announced the Brewhouse Series, a limited-edition"
"Gunfire (drink) Gunfire (or gun-fire) is a British cocktail made of black tea and rum. It has its origins in the British Army and is also used as a name for early morning tea in the army. It is unknown when gunfire was concocted, but it is known that it was mixed by British Army soldiers during the 1890s. Gunfire is served by officers and non-commissioned officers to lower ranks before a morning attack (as a form of Dutch courage) and as a celebration before a Passing out parade. It is also traditionally served to soldiers in their beds by"
"second highest selling beer which is the lager Foster's. Other lagers popular in England include Kronenbourg (which also belongs to Scottish & Newcastle) and Stella Artois (which belongs to the Belgian brewery InBev and in Britain is brewed in South Wales and Samlesbury near Preston). Indian cuisine is very popular in Britain, and special lagers such as Cobra Beer have been developed to accompany it. One common misconception of beer served in the United Kingdom concerns the serving temperature: it is believed that British beer is served warm. In reality, beer in the UK is usually served at cellar temperature"
"features a characteristic ""tang"", the company has refused to confirm whether this type of blending still occurs. The draught beer's thick, creamy head comes from mixing the beer with nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It is popular with the Irish, both in Ireland and abroad. In spite of declining consumption since 2001, it is still the best-selling alcoholic drink in Ireland where Guinness & Co. Brewery makes almost €2 billion worth of the beverage annually. The company moved its headquarters to London at the beginning of the Anglo-Irish Trade War in 1932. In 1997, Guinness plc merged with Grand Metropolitan to"
"Gunner (cocktail) A gunner is a cocktail served in more prominent clubs, bars, golf clubs, especially those popular with expats, in Hong Kong and other parts of the Far East and India formerly under British colonial rule. It consists of equal parts ginger beer (or lemonade) and ginger ale with a dash of Angostura bitters and sometimes a measure of lime cordial or lemon juice. It is regarded as a non-alcoholic drink, although Angostura bitters is 44.7% alcohol by volume. It is noted for its refreshing qualities, especially in warm weather. The gunner has been described as ""the only real"
"Night"", the protagonist suspects that an overly flattering article in the ""Herald Tribune"" about his neighbor was ""written by a pansy full of Brandy Alexanders."" Brandy Alexander A Brandy Alexander is a brandy-based cocktail consisting of cognac, crème de cacao, and cream that became popular during the early 20th century. It is a variation of an earlier, gin-based cocktail called simply an Alexander. There are many rumors about its origins. Some sources say it was created at the time of the London wedding of Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles in 1922. Drama critic and Algonquin Round Table member Alexander Woollcott"
"the UK in the early 20th century, it was mainly in Ireland that the non-sweet or standard stout was being made. As standard stout has a dryer taste than the English and American sweet stouts, they came to be called ""dry stout"" or ""Irish stout"" to differentiate them from stouts with added lactose or oatmeal. Though still sometimes termed Irish or dry stout, particularly if made in Ireland, this is the standard stout sold and would normally just be termed ""stout"". The best selling stout is Guinness Draught, made by Diageo at St. James's Gate Brewery (also known as the"
"symbol of Ireland. Stout was largely unknown in Ireland when Arthur Guinness opened his brewery in 1759; the traditional beer was Irish red ale. Irish coffee, made with coffee, whiskey, sugar and cream and invented in Foynes in 1943, has been described as the national cocktail. The national dish of Ireland is the Irish stew; other national dishes include the full Irish breakfast/Ulster fry and bacon and cabbage. The national gemstone is Connemara / Conamara marble. Saint Patrick, a 5th-century bishop born in Britain, is Ireland's patron saint. Gaelic games constitute Ireland's national sports: Gaelic football, ladies' Gaelic football, hurling,"
"certain fruits and vegetables, are responsible for the health benefits because they slow down the deposit of harmful cholesterol on the artery walls."" Guinness ran an advertising campaign in the 1920s which stemmed from market research – when people told the company that they felt good after their pint, the slogan, created by Dorothy L. Sayers–""Guinness is Good for You"". Advertising for alcoholic drinks that implies improved physical performance or enhanced personal qualities is now prohibited in Ireland. Diageo, the company that now manufactures Guinness, says: ""We never make any medical claims for our drinks."" Guinness stout is available in"
"draymen while touring the brewery in 1850, and the Italian nationalist Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1864. In 1867, Barclay Perkins brewed 423,000 barrels. Barclay Perkins was an early adoptor of lager production in the UK, with the Anchor brewing lager from 1922. In 1955, Barclay Perkins merged with rival London brewer Courage. Brewing continued at the Anchor site until the early 1970s. In 1981 the brewery buildings were demolished, although the former brewery tap, the Anchor Tavern, remains. The brewery was well known for its Russian Imperial Stout, which continued to be brewed by Courage and later Scottish & Newcastle until"
"particularly in the German-speaking world is Jagertee. Gunfire consists of one cup of black tea with one shot of rum, which is then stirred in the cup. Gunfire (drink) Gunfire (or gun-fire) is a British cocktail made of black tea and rum. It has its origins in the British Army and is also used as a name for early morning tea in the army. It is unknown when gunfire was concocted, but it is known that it was mixed by British Army soldiers during the 1890s. Gunfire is served by officers and non-commissioned officers to lower ranks before a morning"
"B-52 (cocktail) The B-52 (also B52 or Bifi or Bifty) cocktail is a layered shot composed of a coffee liqueur (Kahlúa), an Irish cream (Baileys Irish Cream), and a Grand Marnier (in later versions replaced with triple sec or Cointreau). When prepared properly, the ingredients separate into three distinctly visible layers (due to their relative densities). The name refers to the band The B-52s and not the US B-52 Stratofortress bomber. The B-52 is that was invented by Peter Fich, a head bartender at the Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta. He named all of his new drinks after favourite"
"it ranks 4th in the consumption of alcohol, with 11.7 litres per head in 2011. The first lager brewery in Ireland was set up in Dartry, Dublin, in 1891, but did not survive very long. Lager was later brewed for a short period at the Regal Brewery, Kells. Harp Lager has been brewed in Dundalk since 1968. Heineken Ireland, based at the Murphy Brewery in Cork, have the largest share of the lager market. In addition to Heineken, they brew Amstel and Coors Light, as well as the brands they acquired from Beamish & Crawford including Fosters and Carling. The"
"an Imperial stout-type beer - in Denmark simply called ""porter"", which is a little sweeter than a Guinness. In Ireland, a half and half is a combination of Guinness draught and Harp or Smithwick's Ale, with the Guinness in a layer on top. In Britain, a half and half may also mean a mixture of mild ale and bitter. In the North East of England, a request for a half and half would more commonly produce a combination of Scotch ale and India pale ale (IPA). This drink fell from favour when the Scottish & Newcastle brewery were obliged to"
"Irish Stout A smooth, yet rich stout, with lots of roasted barley, black & chocolate malts, creating a nice, long finish. Nitrogen dispensed for extra creaminess. Siren Amber A malty classic, with the subtle hop flavor & aroma from local Willamette & Fuggle. Enjoy the caramel sweetness with just a hint of roasted barley, which provides the rich amber color & a slight dry finish Of these pub beers, only two can be found distributed by North Peak, Diabolical and Siren. North Peak's production facility is in Dexter, Michigan and distributes beer throughout Michigan and limited quantities outside of Michigan."
"being advertised in North America. It is a 4.5% a.b.v. strength brew and gets its black colour from the roasted barley added into it. Guinness has made several attempts to vary its brand in the past, some of which were not successful. These include Guinness Breo and Guinness Light. Guinness Black Lager Guinness Black Lager is a black lager being tried in Northern Ireland and the United States by Diageo, and in Malaysia by Guinness Anchor Berhad, under its Guinness brand name. Test marketing began in March 2010. The new product is aimed at young men who prefer chilled, bottled"