In the words of the notorious Bond, James Bond: "Shake, but not mix (Shaken, not washed)!" The same motto, probably only adjusted for a slightly different kind of drink, can be chosen by those who are trying to make cut beer - the original drink from several varieties of it.
The essence and philosophy
A distinctive feature of the drink in the presence of a clear boundary between the layers of light and dark. As between yin and yang, as between the light and dark principles in the world. Sliced beer does not mix, it should be clearly delineated in a beer glass, emphasizing the aesthetic filling of a kind of cocktail. In principle, different types of beer (especially the same manufacturer) are perfectly combined with each other, due to their similar recipes. Only the density of the drinks is different. The feature of this composition is that the border between the components is really visible. And this is already a rather time-consuming process, but with certain skills you will definitely be able to make cut beer. They say that it was invented by bartenders to once again emphasize their skills. We will try too.
How to determine which beer is less dense?
Very simple! The higher the percentage of solids indicated on the label, the denser it is. Still - the higher the degree of beer, the less dense it is. Provided that the same temperature conditions are observed, cutter beer first goes denser (bottom), then less (top). So, now you know how to choose a more dense foamy drink. We start cooking.
How to make cut beer: step by step instructions
We need half a liter of dark and half a liter of light beer, preferably of the same producer (the recipe is similar for everyone, but there may be some nuances in the form of additives that are poorly combined with each other), a large beer glass and a spoon (if there is no special, then you can successfully use an ordinary dining room). A special spoon for cutting beer has a bend in the middle to make it convenient to hang it on the edge of the glass.
- Pour into the beer glass the first layer of beer, more dense in consistency. We do this on the wall of the glass so as not to cause the formation of a large amount of foam (its layer should be no more than 2 centimeters). We wait approximately 30-60 seconds until our first layer "calms down."
- Next - onto an inverted spoon, placed in the middle of the glass at the top, pour the second beer in a thin stream. Foam from the previous layer should soften the fall of the jet, further preventing the mixing process. When the second layer of beer is lined by 3-5 centimeters, pouring is already much bolder and faster. And you can complete the process even without a spoon with a certain skill.
This is how you can make cut beer. The recipe for cooking is very simple, although it requires skill and attention.
Secrets
And now, finally, a few secrets from the bartenders:
- Beer is cooled more for the lower layer than for a warmer, upper one. Then already exactly colder beer will stay below.
- The second layer of beer can begin to spread with a spoon of foam, after shaking. Spread a few centimeters, and then pour. Result: guaranteed layer separation.
- It is tasty to drink a similar drink through a straw (please your friends)! You can move the device from layer to layer, feeling a new taste.