Brutool Lagerhead Black & Tan Turtle

by HIC Harold Import Co.

• Also a bottle opener
• Cute turtle design
• Create layered beers
• Portion of proceeds go to turtle habitat preservation
• Stainless steel construction

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 2 inches ; 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007SN5TI
• Item model number: 1011
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,519 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

The Black and Tan Turtle is the ultimate device for creating classic Black and Tans and other layered beers. Formed from premium-grade stainless steel, the endangered Macroclemys temminicki (alligator snapping turtle) is known to be the animal most closely resembling a black-and-tan spoon in nature, possessing the shell-shape, claws and snappers to be a natural for the job! Perhaps this makes the alligator snapping turtle the stout-lover's best friend. The claws fit perfectly on a pint glass, the body transforms a stream of stout into tiny rivulets which facilitate layering. The mouth of the snapper makes for a handy bottle opener, too. And for animal lovers and those concerned with natural environments, portions of the proceeds from every purchase of this hip, dual-function tool go to the Lagerhead Foundation, an organization dedicated to turtle habitat conservation and restoration projects. Last but not least, this snappy guy comes packaged with recipes for ten different half-and-half drinks. A must-have for the stout at heart.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute gift for black & tan lovers May 22, 2005

By M. Chalmers

This makes a very cute and inexpensive gift for black & tan (or half & half, blacksmith, snake bite, etc.) lovers. I was thrilled to get one, even though it's not quite as good for pour-overs as a bent tablespoon, since it sits at the very top of the glass. It does work though, plus it doubles as a bottle opener and keeps wives from getting upset over ruined spoons. Durable and dishwasher safe too. Great gift.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Half & Half/Black & Tan Pourer June 5, 2008

By connie

The perfect tool to pour a perfect half & half! Highly recommended. Makes a professional bartender out of us amateurs!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Black & Tan Turtle May 27, 2008

By Anaroberta Blendu

I bought this for my husband...and it was such a hit!
He loved it and uses it all the time for a perfect black & tan!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for an easy to make Black and Tan March 9, 2008

By Niels Kohl

This is a great product to make Black and Tan beers at home. Simply take a standard pint mug, fill it halfway up with the ale of your preference (I recommend Bass or Smithwicks), put the "Black and Tan Turtle" on the top of the mug and pour the freshly opened can or bottle of Guinness on top of the turtle and it makes the perfectly separated black and tan. Great product and easy to use! Enjoy!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Half & Half Easier to make January 13, 2008

By Marvin G. Wilsey

Amazon Verified Purchase

Lagerhead Black & Tan Turtle: This is a great option for creating a Black&Tan or Half&Half.... My very first effort was a beautiful glass of Guinness and Bass Ale, the second creation was Guinness and Harp... I am convince the Turtle is definately better than the old upside down spoon...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great bar tool, fun and easy to use. March 8, 2007

By D. Benson

Amazon Verified Purchase

I am a true fan of the Lagerhead Black and Tan turtle! It works great and is easier and more entertaining to bring out than a typical black and tan spoon. If you enjoy making your own layered beer beverages (the package comes with recipes for other options than a typical american style black and tan) than this is the product to own. The only time this doesn't work perfectly is when the nitrogen cartridge in the bottle or can of Guinness doesn't activate properly, and in that case it is not a Lagerhead design flaw. I bought one, and now most of my friends did too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works best with Guinness in cans (nitrogen ball) September 19, 2012

By Oreosparents

Amazon Verified Purchase

Love the turtle - named ours "Tippy". After drinking several "muddy" attempts to pour a Black and Tan, we finally tried the canned Guinness with the nitrogen ball. That did the trick, and now we pour absolutely perfectly layered beers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute design, good product February 10, 2008

By n/a

The design is cute and looks exactly like a turtle. It works great and looks good with a bar set, my friends compliment it all the time or asks what it does then wants to try it!