Black and Tan Week - Day 2

Today's experiment: Guiness Draught over Smithwick's  aka Irish Black & Tan......more like "Irish Black and Dark Brown".....

You can kind of see the Smithwick's on the bottom.  Kind of.  There's also a huge amount of head.  I blame my over-zealousness to pour the Guinness before it somewhat settled within the can....simply because I really wanted to try this drink.  Patience is a virtue.  I'm not one with many virtues. 
There was a lot of head on this drink before I took the picture.  I'm pretty sure it affected the mixing, I'll wait a little longer when I try next time.  Both bottles came out of the fridge, so they were both the same temperature.  If waiting doesn't work, I might try having the Guinness sit on the counter for a few before I pour after that.  Warmer Guinness doesn't fizz as much.....
I'll likely keep using GW pint glasses....partly because I'm out of fluted pint glasses, which look nicer and are easier to pour into because of the rounded edge....mainly because I have another 5 of them in my cupboard.  Bottom line, they're tougher to pour into because I have to angle my pouring spoon a little differently.  I'll adapt. 

As far as taste, it's reasonably smooth.  No real wow factor.  Smoother Guinness with nutty punch at the end.  I have no idea where the nutty comes from, but the Guinness kicks in around 5 seconds into the aftertaste.  It's a neat experience, but nothing I'd call home about.  At least, like most jocks, it looks pretty...kind of. 

Lessons learned:
Use the whole bottle of Smithwick's. 
I didn't have a lot of issues with the Smithwick's heading up.  Win. 
Wait until the Guinness settles a little in the can so I don't get so much head.....that's what she said
Tilt the spoon a little more.  I'll have to change the design drawings for that one. 
Pour Guinness slower yet.  
Be more patient
Be more patient
Be more patient

I'll likely add to this or make a new post later tonight, when I 'm thick into take-home final or marking. 

I'm making a mental note to pick up some Strongbow, Hoegaarden, Kilkenny, Boh, Corona and Blue Moon (if I can find some) at some point this week.  I have no problem with more stray single bottles or cans in my fridge.  Makes me look cultured.  :P  Sorta. 

While typing this post, I've managed to finish the entire drink....overall score....6/10.  It was satisfactory.  Nothing special.