How to Pour Beer
Pouring beer may sound like a very simple task, and it is. However there are tricks that will prevent too much foam, or head, in the middle of the glass instead of just at the top. These tips will work when pouring beer from a can, bottle, keg or bar tap and will help you seem more like a professional bartender. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose the beer and glass type you will be using. You can research what types of beers match best with which types of glasses. BeerAdvocate.com has a complete list of glassware for beer.
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Open the beer and get a clean glass. A glass that has been chilled a few hours in the freezer first is best in order to keep the beer cold.
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Angle the glass to 45 degrees and begin to pour the beer. When pouring from a bar tap placement should be in the middle of the glass, filling it about halfway into the glass.
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Change to a 90-degree angle once the glass is a little more than halfway full and continue pouring the beer.
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Complete the pour by leaving about 1 inch of head at the top of the glass. It releases the aroma of the beer and makes for a better presentation.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember to properly angle the glass.
Freeze glassware ahead of time for best results.
When serving beer at a party or event, be sure to have a variety to meet the preferences of all your guests.
You are not doing the person consuming the beer a favor by providing them with more to drink by not leaving a head on it. The head helps improve the beer drinking experience.
