Guinness beertaps?!
Guinness beertaps?
Whilst in the pub today, I noticed that when pouring a Guinness, they do just over half of it pulling the lever towards them, wait for it to settle and then finish it off by pushing it forwards. Whats the difference between forward and backwards?!
Additional Details2 months ago
In regard to Sibbos answer, what does the mixed gas actually do? Change the taste of it or just the "smoothness"?
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2 months ago
In regard to Sibbos answer, what does the mixed gas actually do? Change the taste of it or just the "smoothness"?
There is no difference. When pulled either way the handle pulls straight up on the piston.
It's a performance art thing.
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I've dismantled several of them and use one at home for my home-brew stout.
not alot of difference i would say, everyone tends to pull pints differently within reason.
When you push backwards the beer flow is slower, and thus does not agitate the already poured and settling pint too much. it's all about presentation really.
Something to do with the flow, its softer the second time round, so that you don't get a big head!
Having the lever towards you is a normal pour,when you push the lever away you introduce more mixed gas into the product thus making the finished product the perfect pint.
Pouring forwards is what puts the gas in the Guiness. Hyperextending the tap (backwards) uses less gas and enable you to top up the pint without having a massive head on it. It also pours slower. I hate pouring Guiness, it takes too long and is just annoying!