Guinness why is there a ball in the can

This — along with the smaller bubbles — gives the brew a thicker, more velvety "mouthfeel" without the acidic bite of carbonation with CO 2.

Because of the fleeting nature of nitrogen gas in liquid, it's really hard to maintain tasty levels of the gas in packaged beers once you open them. The popularity of widgets have caught on since Guinness introduced them in the late 80s. So go crack a cold one and thank that little plastic sphere for delivering your delicious, velvety brew.

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Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. Draught the British spelling of draft implies a liquid from a cask or a keg. Yet Guinness Draught in cans lines beer store shelves — and has been on shelves since May 23, False advertising?

As good as Guinness on tap? Pour the beer into a clean pint glass at a 45 degree angle — bonus points if you have a proper Guinness glass! When the stout is 2 inches from the rim, straighten the glass and finish your pour to add the perfect, velvety head that Guinness lovers around the world covet. So now you know… the widget in cans of Guinness is there to deliver a burst of nitrogen at the right time, enhancing the taste and texture of your favorite stout beer. Previous post.

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