If you’ve ever poured your own beer, chances are you’ve also cleaned your own counter top shortly after. It’s okay. I’ve been over-zealous with my pour more times than I’d care to admit, inevitably resulting in a mess of carbonated goodness that I have to soak up with a towel and ring into my mouth (not really). But the secret to great head is easier to tap than you might think.
There are only a few basic rules to follow when you’re about to down some suds:
1) Start off with a clean, chilled glass (make sure there isn’t any detergent residue, lipstick, etc.).
2) Pop the cap off your favorite brew, also chilled.
3) Begin by holding the glass at a 45° angle and slowly pouring the beer so that it hits the side of the glass about an inch from the lip.
4) When it’s about 2/3 full, straighten out the glass and continue pouring the beer directly in the middle.
5) Enjoy your head-stache.
Your approach will vary with different beer types. A pilsner, for instance, will produce a lot of head with little effort while a stout will need a little more coaxing with a more aggressive pour. Adjust accordingly – you’re looking for a ½” to 1” head.
Here’s a little video for reference (sorry -- I cut it short before we got a good look at the head):
There are only a few basic rules to follow when you’re about to down some suds:
1) Start off with a clean, chilled glass (make sure there isn’t any detergent residue, lipstick, etc.).
2) Pop the cap off your favorite brew, also chilled.
3) Begin by holding the glass at a 45° angle and slowly pouring the beer so that it hits the side of the glass about an inch from the lip.
4) When it’s about 2/3 full, straighten out the glass and continue pouring the beer directly in the middle.
5) Enjoy your head-stache.
Your approach will vary with different beer types. A pilsner, for instance, will produce a lot of head with little effort while a stout will need a little more coaxing with a more aggressive pour. Adjust accordingly – you’re looking for a ½” to 1” head.
Here’s a little video for reference (sorry -- I cut it short before we got a good look at the head):
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