- Step 1: Choose the Right Glass and Proper Angle. Choose a clean, dry, 20-ounce, tulip-shaped pint glass.
- Step 2: Pull the Tap Toward You. That way, you release the Guinness until it fills the glass to the bottom edge of the tulip's bump.
- Step 3: Hold It Level.
- Step 4: Sip It Right.
Does it matter how you pour a Guinness?
Sound Off: It doesn't matter how you put stout into a glass, the result is the same. The next time you find yourself behind a bar, try this experiment. Take three pint glasses and fill each of them with Guinness. Use the conventional two-part pour for one of them, and fill the remaining two in one go.
Why is Guinness poured over a spoon?
Using a pouring spoon or inverted teaspoon, pour Guinness Draught over the top of your spoon so it disperses evenly. The dark stout will float on a layer above the lager beer. Fill the pint to the rim and enjoy.
Why do you pour Guinness upside down?
When pouring most beers, including Guinness, hold the glass at a 45-degree angle. In many instances, if you pour straight down from the top, you're going to have a whole bunch of foam collect rapidly at the top, Bill said. Slowly tilt the glass straight and you'll see the head start to settle.Mar 9, 2018
What is the proper way to pour a Guinness?
First, start with a clean, dry glass. Pour the Guinness Draught into a glass tilted at 45 degrees, until it is three-quarters full. Allow the surge to settle before filling the glass completely to the top. Your perfect pint, complete with its creamy white head, just domed proud of the glass rim, is then ready to drink.
How long is a proper Guinness pour?
A properly poured glass of Guinness should take at least two minutes to pour in order to achieve its full flavors, aromas and creamy head.