Texsox Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Jim, and I know you will know this, what the hell is the "widget" in my Guiness Draught can? You can hear it rattling around inside, but when you open the beer there is a rustling noise and a heavenly bouquet erupts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 10:43 PM) Jim, and I know you will know this, what the hell is the "widget" in my Guiness Draught can? You can hear it rattling around inside, but when you open the beer there is a rustling noise and a heavenly bouquet erupts. Indeed, I know the widget It is a nitrogen ampule that ruptures when you open the can or bottle, releasing seed nitrogen to give your Guinness that authentic draught head. I believe the inventor of the Guinness widget should receive a Nobel Prize for science. :drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I thought it said "Beer Midget," and I thought this was an incredible idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 09:53 PM) Indeed, I know the widget It is a nitrogen ampule that ruptures when you open the can or bottle, releasing seed nitrogen to give your Guinness that authentic draught head. I believe the inventor of the Guinness widget should receive a Nobel Prize for science. And I was just reading they have a "rocket widget" that fits in their bottles slowly releasing the nitro and causing that perfect creamy head to last the entire pint. This is so much fun, I'm on my third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 11:02 PM) I thought it said "Beer Midget," and I thought this was an incredible idea. SPIT TAKE!! :lolhitting QUOTE (Texsox @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 11:04 PM) And I was just reading they have a "rocket widget" that fits in their bottles slowly releasing the nitro and causing that perfect creamy head to last the entire pint. This is so much fun, I'm on my third. See my recent drunk thread post. *hic!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 10:06 PM) SPIT TAKE!! See my recent drunk thread post. *hic!* Besides ambiance, I cannot tell a difference between the can and a "takes three minutes" to pour drought at my local pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 11:09 PM) Besides ambiance, I cannot tell a difference between the can and a "takes three minutes" to pour drought at my local pub. I agree, the nitro widget actually does quite a nice job. Still, nothing beats the original widget-free "bulldog" Guinness Foriegn Extra Stout in a bottle every now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 I'm all out of widgets. I then switched to a non widget brew. Not as satisfying. And I'm guessing it is the nitro that gave me this headache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) Guinness is crap. This is the stuff if you need a stout: One of the greatest beers ever made. Edited December 3, 2008 by Kid Gleason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (Kid Gleason @ Dec 3, 2008 -> 10:26 AM) Guinness is crap. This is the stuff if you need a stout: One of the greatest beers ever made. A fine beer indeed. But DON'T badmouth Guinness, it's a gift from the Beer Gods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Dec 3, 2008 -> 09:45 AM) A fine beer indeed. But DON'T badmouth Guinness, it's a gift from the Beer Gods. Did I mention the Guinness was a gift? Good beer, free, always moves up a couple notches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I had nitrogen ampule once...but a shot in the butt and some ointment cleared it right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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