2007-01-08 07:38:34 · 5 answers · asked by Aedon 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Let me expand. Yes, it is called the widget, and no, but it's not there for flavor. When you order a Guiness from a pub, you will notice a thick creamy head. This is because Guiness isn't 'carbonated' the way most beers are, rather, it's infused with nitrogen, which has a much denser head. The problem with nitrogen is that it doesn't readily stay in suspension the way that CO2 does, so in order to replicate a nitrogen draft system, the nitrogen must be introduced right when you are going to drink the beer. When you open a can of guiness, the change in pressure detonates the widget, which nitrogenates the beer, allowing you to enjoy a proper Guiness (or other English pub-style nitrogen draft beer).
2007-01-08 07:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by Chef Noah 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm... Well, draught Guinness is supposed to keep the taste as similar to real Guinness as possible, this is why the widget is added. They spent a long time trying to find the perfect weight and size for the widget, so it would make the beer taste like the beautiful thing you should be drinking.
2016-03-29 16:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's the "widget" that is supposed to make the beer taste as it just came from the tap. It's in canned Guinness as well...
2007-01-08 07:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by rusrus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The widget releases carbonation to give the beer that perfect foamy head every time!
2007-01-08 07:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by xooxcable 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it gives the on tap effect by releasing Co2 & nitrogen everytime you tip.
2007-01-08 07:47:09 · answer #5 · answered by Evan I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋