Beer Advocate is tired of people pouring bad beers. You know you have
encountered at least one brew that either had no foam or was left as flat as a board, after having too much
"head" produced during pouring. Pouring beer from taps is more challenging than pouring beer out of a bottle,
but everyone needs to start somewhere. Beer Advocate has put together helpful instructions on how to pour a beer, complete with a short video clip demonstrating
the perfect pour. This method, summarized here, will also work for pouring sodas and other carbonated beverages.
- Get a tall, clean glass (preferably a pint glass).
- Hold the glass at a 45 degree angle and slowly pour the beer directly into the center of the side of the glass.
- Once the beer is half poured, turn the glass upright and continue pouring to produce foam, which will ideally be 1-1 1/2 inch thick.
- Enjoy!











