Guinness Nitrogen Capsule Beer: description, reviews and price

People who first taste Irish Guinness beer are bewildered by the plastic ball hidden inside the jar. What is it - an industrial marriage or a technological invention? About what the taste qualities of beer with a nitrogen capsule, why it is needed and how to drink such a drink, we will tell in our article. And at the same time we learn what other people think about Guinness beer.

History of invention

The beer brand Guinness was founded in Ireland in 1759. To date, this is the most famous Irish beer, which has become a popular brand not only in Ireland, but all over the world. The company sought to boil bottled beer with the properties of draft, so that it retains the same thick and foamy cap as in the glass.

Nitrogen capsule, or the so-called beer widget, was patented by the company in 1989. The technology of foaming beer at a spill due to the release of nitrogen has become unique for the whole world market of brewing. In 1991, the company was awarded the royal award for the invention of this device, and the widget itself was recognized as the greatest innovation in the last 40 years.

Beer with a nitrogen capsule has become a unique brand. And despite the fact that other manufacturers, following Guinness also began using nitrogen to improve the quality of the foam, it is the Guinness drink that is considered classic and the most delicious, according to beer lovers around the world.

Why do I need a nitrogen capsule in beer?

Nitrogen capsule is a plastic ball with a diameter of 2 cm, which floats in the bottle. Inside the so-called floating widget is filled with nitrogen and has a hole through which the gas is released into the drink. The bead itself is added to the can of beer immediately before sealing. Nitrogen begins to gradually emerge from the capsule, increasing the pressure in the jar and filling with beer. During the unsealing of the can, the pressure drops sharply, the drink from the can and 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 beverage when it is produced, unlike other manufacturers. Typically, part of the CO _{2 is} dissolved in the beer during its storage, while the other part accumulates at the lid. When the jars are uncorked due to the difference in pressure, the gas comes out, forming a magnificent foam, which eventually settles. In Guinness beer carbon dioxide is added to a smaller volume, and the foam is formed due to nitrogen. The foam of this drink is more dense and dense and does not settle much longer.

How to drink Ginness beer?

The process of pouring the drink turned into a real ritual. Traditionally, a tulip shaped glass is used, which tilts at an angle of 45 °. Beer is poured very slowly. First, the glass is filled with ¾ volume to form a thick and dense foam, and then the remaining beer pours out. The whole drink consists of the smallest bubbles, thanks to which beer is so pleasant to drink.

The manufacturer recommends using beer only cooled to a temperature of 6 ° C. This is how you can feel all the tastes of the drink. And this is the burnt barley grain, and coffee, and chocolate. The taste is so rich and refined that it is difficult to describe in words. And it's not for nothing that beer with a nitrogen capsule "Guinness" is considered one of the best in the world. It definitely needs to be tried, even if you do not like foam drinks.

Beer "Guinness" with nitrogen capsule: customer reviews

Who will refuse a glass of high-quality beer with thick foam, pleasant taste and unusual aftertaste with light bitterness? That's the people who buy Guinness beer, confirm that they have not tasted a tastier drink than their whole life. Let us dwell in more detail on what exactly they liked in beer:

• Natural dark brown color;
• Slightly expressed aroma;
• Easy to drink, unlike dark beer of other producers;
• Moderate bitterness in taste;
• Aftertaste of dark bitter chocolate;
• Thanks to a nitrogen capsule, a beautiful persistent foam is formed, like bar-beer;
• Only positive impressions of appearance, taste and smell.

In general, most customers liked the popular Irish drink. However, there were those who found beer with a nitrogen capsule branded, for which it is necessary to overpay. In their negative reviews, they noted that the drink has an unsaturated, "empty" taste and a faint smell. But the foam, thanks to a nitrogen capsule, forms a good, thick and dense in any way of spilling.

How much does a beer with a capsule cost?

Original Irish beer can not be cheap. And this indicator should be guided first of all, if you want to buy a quality drink. Guinness beer is sold in 0.44 liters in Russian supermarkets and specialized stores at a price of 168 rubles per bank. The strength of the foam drink is 4.2%, the manufacturer is Diageo. On the packaging of this "Guinness" beer it is stated that the temperature of its supply should not exceed 10 degrees above zero.