Beer Day

There are a lot of Guinness mixes out there. My Chef friend Erik introduced me to one this weekend. I think he just called in 1/2 and 1/2, but I can't remember. What I do remember was that it tasted great. Occasionally I like a Guinness, usually during the fall or winter, but not in the summer on a hot day. Mixing the Guiness with Hoegarrden was a refreshing change. The Hoegaarten has a slight citrus flavour and played nicely with the Guinness.

The drink was layered with the Hoegarrten on the bottom half and the Guinness poured over a spoon, much like you would with a layered shooter.


1/2 and 1/2 Guiness recipe

1/2 Guinness 1/2 Hoegaarten, layered with Hoegarrten on the bottom

I wish I had taken a picture, but the one shown (made with Guinness are Harp should give you the idea).