How to Serve and Enjoy Guinness
Choose the right glass., Pour the drink into the glass at a 45 degree angle., Let the beer rest., Top the Guinness off., Enjoy your Guinness.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose the right glass.
Although it may seem that any glass will do, to enjoy a truly perfect glass of Guinness you must use a tulip glass.
The shape of a tulip glass is perfect for allowing the nitrogen bubbles to circulate from the bottom and back up to the top.
Although any size will do, a 16oz glass, otherwise known as a pint, is generally agreed upon as the classic size for the drink. -
Step 2: Pour the drink into the glass at a 45 degree angle.
Pour until the glass is about ¾ of the way full, in one slow smooth pour.
Using the 45 degree angle keeps the Guinness from frothing and allows for a better head.
Be sure to keep from pouring straight down, as it will create a fisheye in the top of the foam and large unwanted bubbles, After pouring, let the Guinness set for a minute or two so the head can develop.
The nitrogen bubbles become distressed by the movement of the pour, and will gather in a creamy foam at the top of the drink when allowed time to settle. , Fill the glass the rest of the way up, so that a dome effect is created at the top of the glass. , Although good on its own, try the beer paired with seafood for a delicious combination. -
Step 3: Let the beer rest.
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Step 4: Top the Guinness off.
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Step 5: Enjoy your Guinness.
Detailed Guide
Although it may seem that any glass will do, to enjoy a truly perfect glass of Guinness you must use a tulip glass.
The shape of a tulip glass is perfect for allowing the nitrogen bubbles to circulate from the bottom and back up to the top.
Although any size will do, a 16oz glass, otherwise known as a pint, is generally agreed upon as the classic size for the drink.
Pour until the glass is about ¾ of the way full, in one slow smooth pour.
Using the 45 degree angle keeps the Guinness from frothing and allows for a better head.
Be sure to keep from pouring straight down, as it will create a fisheye in the top of the foam and large unwanted bubbles, After pouring, let the Guinness set for a minute or two so the head can develop.
The nitrogen bubbles become distressed by the movement of the pour, and will gather in a creamy foam at the top of the drink when allowed time to settle. , Fill the glass the rest of the way up, so that a dome effect is created at the top of the glass. , Although good on its own, try the beer paired with seafood for a delicious combination.
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