And you work WHERE?

[skwerel]

I was in Indianapolis yesterday and stopped in the Sam Ash by the Centerville Plaza, just because. I was looking around at fx pedals; i particularly wanted to try out an English Muff'n, due to all the banter about it on TB.

So I went up to the PFY (pimply-faced youth) behind the counter and said "Do you have an English Muff'n around here somewhere?" The look on his face was priceless. I just stood there waiting for him to answer.

Eventually he replied with "What, are you hungry?"

[agreatheight]

I once ordered a Half and Half at a bar and got just that, a large glass full of Half and Half. I had to explain to the bartender that a Half and Half is half guiness and half Bass Ale. He says that's a Black and Tan, I say no, a Black and Tan is half Guiness and half Harp Ale. Either way, shouldn't you stop and think to ask about it before pouring 16 ounces of creamer into a glass?

People are stupid everywhere.

[guy n. cognito]

Originally Posted by agreatheight

I once ordered a Half and Half at a bar and got just that, a large glass full of Half and Half. I had to explain to the bartender that a Half and Half is half guiness and half Bass Ale. He says that's a Black and Tan, I say no, a Black and Tan is half Guiness and half Harp Ale. Either way, shouldn't you stop and think to ask about it before pouring 16 ounces of creamer into a glass?

People are stupid everywhere.

Well, I agree that the bartender is indeed an idiot, but the classic black and tan is, indeed, Guiness and Bass. Harp is used when you want an "all Irish" black and tan.

[arbarnhart]

Originally Posted by guy n. cognito

Well, I agree that the bartender is indeed an idiot, but the classic black and tan is, indeed, Guiness and Bass. Harp is used when you want an "all Irish" black and tan.

One of my favorites! Yes, Guiness and Bass it is. But I have had to order it specifically as such sometimes; a lot of places think they can get away with anything that isn't dark as the Tan.

[addylewis]

Originally Posted by agreatheight

I once ordered a Half and Half at a bar and got just that, a large glass full of Half and Half. I had to explain to the bartender that a Half and Half is half guiness and half Bass Ale. He says that's a Black and Tan, I say no, a Black and Tan is half Guiness and half Harp Ale. Either way, shouldn't you stop and think to ask about it before pouring 16 ounces of creamer into a glass?

People are stupid everywhere.

no...a black and tan is half guinness half stones where I come from...

[swohawk]

You will rarely hear the term Black and Tan used in an Irish run pub due to the relation of the name to the Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force; they were one of the two paramilitary organisations utilized to supress Irish rebellion starting in the 20's.

A Black and Tan, as a beverage, is generally a porter or stout over an ale whereas a Half and Half is a porter or a stout over a lager.

[arbarnhart]

I guess it's a regional thing. Notice that Guy and I are from neighboring US states and agree (cause we're right ) about the Black and Tan ingredients. Dang; I'm thirsty...

[TheDarkReaver]

holy **** you mean you yanks drink real beer sometimes?

[MichaelScott]

Originally Posted by agreatheight

I once ordered a Half and Half at a bar and got just that, a large glass full of Half and Half. I had to explain to the bartender that a Half and Half is half guiness and half Bass Ale. He says that's a Black and Tan, I say no, a Black and Tan is half Guiness and half Harp Ale. Either way, shouldn't you stop and think to ask about it before pouring 16 ounces of creamer into a glass?

People are stupid everywhere.

I wouldn't get mad at the bartender. The traditional way to order the drink you wanted is to say "Black and Tan" which is some sort of Bock (or Stout) style and Bitter (or Ale) style beer mixed togehter. In the states Guiness is normally used for the Bock and it is up to the Bartender to normally choose the Ale (Where I go it is Bass Ale). You really didn't give the bartender the correct order. But you can always think he is stupid... if it makes you feel better.

[SuperSnake2012]

Way to hijack the thread guys.

[Peter Squire]

In Australia, black and tan is any ale over any stout

[Kronos]

Originally Posted by TheDarkReaver

holy **** you mean you yanks drink real beer sometimes?

That's all I'll drink is real beer. Beer made by the Bavarian beer law standards, which means no rice beer! (To hell with Budweiser and friends).

I'm a fan of a good Hefe-Weissen, particularly.

[fenderx55]

I <3 newcastle.


BTw, I love when threads get hijacked for beer.

[TheDarkReaver]

shame on the country who invented lite beer.

[darthplagis]

Originally Posted by fenderx55@yahoo

I <3 newcastle.

so do i thats where i was born and live

but brown ale is the spotty dogs.


yeah you do find the 'younger' staff aint got a clue, esp on the non boss stuff.

you wont beleive this one, but i asked for bass strings in a local guitar shop a few years back the reply was "yeah we sell individual strings but its cheaper to buy a full pack of 6 instead of just the bass strings" i nearly fell over. needless to say i just called him an idiot, turned round and left.

[All_¥our_Bass]

Originally Posted by skwerel

I was in Indianapolis yesterday and stopped in the Sam Ash by the Centerville Plaza, just because. I was looking around at fx pedals; i particularly wanted to try out an English Muff'n, due to all the banter about it on TB.

So I went up to the PFY (pimply-faced youth) behind the counter and said "Do you have an English Muff'n around here somewhere?" The look on his face was priceless. I just stood there waiting for him to answer.

Eventually he replied with "What, are you hungry?"

LOL!!

Originally Posted by darthplagis

you wont beleive this one, but i asked for bass strings in a local guitar shop a few years back the reply was "yeah we sell individual strings but its cheaper to buy a full pack of 6 instead of just the bass strings" i nearly fell over. needless to say i just called him an idiot, turned round and left.

Technically the lowest four strings on a guitar are called 'bass strings'. But still the guy is an idiot for the kind of context the question was used.

[guy n. cognito]

Originally Posted by TheDarkReaver

holy **** you mean you yanks drink real beer sometimes?

Yes. Do you have bad teeth?

[nubs]

Originally Posted by TheDarkReaver

holy **** you mean you yanks drink real beer sometimes?

sometimes! if i drink beer its only NEW CASTLE

[richardn517]

half and half is also a term used for a mixture of tea and lemonade as well.

[darthplagis]

Originally Posted by nubs

sometimes! if i drink beer its only NEW CASTLE

IF I drink (at all), it's only Newcastle Broon Ale


All_¥our_Bass, being a twanger aswell i knew what he meant but i just couldn't believe it.