How should a carbonated beer be poured to minimize excessive foam?

How should a carbonated beer be poured to minimize excessive foam?

• A. Tilt the glass 45 degrees and pour slowly to form a moderate head, then straighten and finish upright.
• B. Pour straight down the middle with the glass vertical
• C. Pour fast to create a large head
• D. Tilt the glass 90 degrees and pour quickly

Answer: (A)

When pouring a carbonated beer, the goal is to manage agitation and how fast CO2 escapes. Tilting the glass about 45 degrees and pouring slowly lets the beer run down the side of the glass, limiting splashes and a rapid release of CO2. This produces a modest head that enhances aroma and mouthfeel without overflowing. Once a gentle layer of foam has formed, straighten the glass and finish the pour upright to settle the head. Pouring straight down the middle or pouring quickly creates more agitation and a large, unstable head that can overflow and waste carbonation. A 90-degree tilt with a fast pour would similarly generate excessive foam.

When pouring a carbonated beer, the goal is to manage agitation and how fast CO2 escapes. Tilting the glass about 45 degrees and pouring slowly lets the beer run down the side of the glass, limiting splashes and a rapid release of CO2. This produces a modest head that enhances aroma and mouthfeel without overflowing. Once a gentle layer of foam has formed, straighten the glass and finish the pour upright to settle the head. Pouring straight down the middle or pouring quickly creates more agitation and a large, unstable head that can overflow and waste carbonation. A 90-degree tilt with a fast pour would similarly generate excessive foam.