How to Pour a Pint of Bitter

Full of taste and nutrients, bitter is the choice of the beer connoisseur. The following steps are a guideline to pouring a good pint of bitter. However, don't regard it as gospel since it is unlikely to please everybody.

Instructions

1. Find an appropriate glass. Scientific study has proven that an alcoholic beverage served in the correct glass improves its quality. For bitter, experts suggest a glass that holds plenty of volume, either a beer mug or pint glass.

2. Make sure the glass is clean and it has a cool temperature. Too often people pour bitter into warm glasses straight from the dishwasher.

3. Hold the glass at a 45-degree angle and pour the bitter so the liquid hits the centre of the slope.

4. When it is half-full, raise the glass to a 90-degree angle while continuing the pouring.

5. Slowly increase the distance between the glass and the bottle. This will give the bitter a foamed head, which ideally should by 1 1/2-inches thick.

6. Before drinking, allow a few minutes for the beer to settle in the glass.