How do you pour the perfect Guinness at home?

How do you pour the perfect Guinness at home?

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.

Where is Guinness headquarters?

Dublin, Ireland
Guinness Brewery/Headquarters

How many seconds does it take to pour the perfect pint of Guinness?

119.5 seconds
Follow the legendary six-step ritual, counting the 119.5 seconds it takes to pour your pint of Guinness.

Why do you pour Guinness over a spoon?

Pouring spoons are an integral part of classic drink-making, especially with Guinness. That’s because when you delicately pour a Guinness on the back of the spoon, it then will fan out over the other mixer, creating a dividing line and cool visual effect between both drinks.

How can you tell if a pint of Guinness is bad?

‘A pint should look the part – dark and wavy with a nice white creamy head on top that sits a little over the rim of the glass. Just enough to cause the carrier to use a steady hand! It should not be bubbly, or have lots of dots in it – if it does it could be rushed or the line/tap head could need cleaning!

Do you shake a can of Guinness?

Guinness bottles or cans can be chilled the day before, but no shaking is required. Just open, sip, and go!

Do you use a spoon to pour Guinness?

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.

How do you pour a Guinness from a spoon tap?

The Guinness® Engraved Pouring Spoon is stainless steal, 4.5″L with the Guinness® name engraved on the arm of the spoon. Pour the Guinness® onto the back of the Guinness® Spoon so that it ”fans” out over the 2nd drink creating a dividing line between both drinks.

What is a bad pint?

Where to have a pint at the Guinness Storehouse?

There are many great spots to sit and savour your pint of Guinness or soft drink as you explore the Guinness Storehouse. Take in the sights from the fourth floor where you’ll learn to pour the perfect pint at the Guinness Academy.*

How long does it take to pour a pint of Guinness?

Follow the legendary six-step ritual, counting the 119.5 seconds it takes to pour your pint of Guinness. Witness the iconic surge and eventual settle and take home a certificate to show you were here.

How long is the tour of the Guinness Storehouse?

Book an intimate 90 minute tasting experience with one of our beer specialists in a secret bar. Join a guided tour of the Guinness Storehouse followed by a tutored tasting session of Guinness beers. Enjoy a picture-perfect pint with your selfie on the head of a pint of Guinness.

Where to go to see the history of Guinness?

Join us at the Guinness Storehouse to experience the history, heart, and soul of Ireland’s most iconic beer. Explore the story of Guinness before taking in the views of Dublin from the Gravity Bar while enjoying your perfectly poured, perfectly chilled pint of Guinness, included in your ticket.