How to Pour a Pint of Guinness

Guinness has garnered worldwide fame for its dark color and rich, creamy taste. Pouring the perfect pint takes longer than other beers and shouldn't be rushed. Pouring a pint of Guinness has been synonymous with good times and great taste for centuries.

Things You'll Need

• A clean, dry glass

Instructions

1. Get a clean, dry glass. Don't use glasses stored in the freezer; that works well with other beers, but will cause problems with head retention and possibly let ice water dilute the beer.

2. Hold the glass at 45 degrees to the tap. If pouring from a can or bottle, the same thing applies. This lets the Guinness flow smoothly down the side of the glass, rather than cascading down.

3. Stop when the glass is about 3/4 full. Set the glass down and wait; this will allow the gas to bubble through the beer.

4. When the bubbling has settled down, hold the glass at 45 degrees again, and finish pouring. The head should barely crest the lip of the glass.

5. Enjoy your pint.

Tips & Warnings

• To better copy the action of nitrogen gas in Guinness from a keg, Guinness has started putting Widgets into their cans and bottles. These Widgets are shaped differently for each application, but their job is the same. The Widget is activated when the can or bottle is opened, forcing nitrogen gas through the beer.

• According to Guinness it takes 119.5 seconds to pour the perfect pint, and is best served chilled to 42.8 degrees.

Resources

• The Guinness website