For the first time, people who try the Guinness Irish beer are puzzled by the plastic ball hidden inside the can. Is it a manufacturing defect or a technological invention? We will tell you about the taste qualities of a beer with a nitrogen capsule, why it is needed and how to drink such a drink, in our article. And at the same time we learn what other people think about Guinness beer.
History of invention
Guinness beer brand was founded in Ireland in 1759. Today it is the most famous Irish beer, which has become a popular brand not only in Ireland but throughout the world. The company sought to brew bottled beer with draft properties so that it retains the same thick and foamy cap as in a glass.
The nitrogen capsule, or the so-called beer widget, was patented by the company in 1989. The technology of foaming beer during a spill due to the release of nitrogen has become unique for the entire world brewing market. In 1991, the company was awarded the royal award for inventing this device, and the widget itself was recognized as the greatest innovation in 40 years.
Beer with a nitrogen capsule has become a unique brand. And despite the fact that other manufacturers, following the Guinness company, also began to use nitrogen to improve the quality of the foam, it is Guinness that is considered the classic and most delicious, according to beer lovers all over the world.
Why do I need a nitrogen capsule in beer?
The nitrogen capsule is a plastic ball with a diameter of 2 cm, which floats in a bottle. Inside, the so-called floating widget is filled with nitrogen and has an opening through which gas is released into the drink. The ball itself is added to the beer can immediately before sealing. Nitrogen begins to stand out from the capsule, increasing the pressure in the jar and filling with beer. During the opening of the can, the pressure drops sharply, the drink from the can and the ball is mixed, carbon dioxide is released and a dense and lush foam is formed.
Beer with a nitrogen capsule allows you to add less carbon dioxide to the drink during its production, unlike other manufacturers. Typically, part of the CO 2 dissolves in the beer during storage, and the other part accumulates at the lid. When the jars are uncorked due to the difference in pressure, the gas escapes, forming a lush foam, which settles over time. In Guinness beer, carbon dioxide is added to a smaller volume, and the foam is formed due to nitrogen. The foam of such a drink is thicker and denser and does not settle much longer.
How to drink Ginness beer?
The process of pouring a drink has become a real ritual. Traditionally, a tulip-shaped glass is taken for this, which is previously tilted at an angle of 45 °. Beer is poured very slowly. First, the glass is filled by ¾ of the volume to form a thick and dense foam, and then the remaining beer is poured. The whole drink consists of the smallest bubbles, thanks to which beer is so pleasant to drink.
The manufacturer recommends drinking beer only chilled to a temperature of 6 ° C. This is how you can feel all the flavoring shades of the drink. And this is burnt barley grain, and coffee, and chocolate. The taste is so rich and refined that it is difficult to describe in words. And it is not in vain that Guinness nitrogen capsule beer is considered one of the best in the world. You definitely need to try it, even if you do not like foam drinks.
Guinness Nitrogen Capsule Beer: Customer Reviews
Who will refuse a glass of quality beer with thick foam, a pleasant taste and an unusual aftertaste with a light bitterness? So people who buy Guinness beer confirm that they have never tasted a tastier drink in their entire lives. Let us dwell in more detail on what exactly they liked in beer:
- natural dark brown color;
- weak aroma;
- easy to drink, unlike dark beer from other manufacturers;
- moderate bitterness in taste;
- aftertaste of dark bitter chocolate;
- thanks to the nitrogen capsule, a beautiful persistent foam is formed, like a bar beer;
- only positive impressions of appearance, taste and smell.
In general, most buyers liked the popular Irish drink. However, there were also those who considered beer with a nitrogen capsule a promoted brand, for which they had to pay extra. In their negative reviews, they noted that the drink has an unsaturated, “empty” taste and a faint smell. But the foam, thanks to the nitrogen capsule, is formed good, thick and dense with any method of spill.
How much is a beer with a capsule?
Original Irish beer cannot be cheap. And this indicator should be guided in the first place, if you want to buy a quality drink. 0.44 liter Guinness beer is sold in Russian supermarkets and specialized stores at a price of 168 rubles per can. The strength of the foamy drink is 4.2%, the manufacturer is Diageo. On the packaging of real Guinness beer it is indicated that the temperature of its delivery should not exceed 10 degrees above zero.