What does the /06/13 mean on a Guinness glass?
Aparently, 06 is the certification mark for an official pint glass certified by the national standards authority of Ireland. These rules came in 2006 hence the 06. The 13 refers to the year of manufacture of the glass. We take our pints very seriously it would seem.
What is special about Guinness glass?
The Pint Glass widens at the top and has thin, lengthy walls to help showcase the velvety black color of Guinness. With a new, contoured shape, the Guinness Pint Glass features an embossed Harp on the back of the glass and the Guinness Harp Logo on the front.
Does the Guinness glass matter?
Not exactly. Every Guinness is supposed to be poured into a specially crafted tulip glass. But that glass is designed to manipulate the bubbles in the beer to turn the pour into a performance, making you wait longer than you need to.
How long does Guinness in a can last?
10 month
Guinness has a 10 month shelf life.
How often should you replace pint glasses?
That’s the year the glass was made.” He continued: “You shouldn’t keep your glasses for more than three years, after that three years, you should be getting rid of them and getting new ones.”
How can I get free Guinness?
To get yours, you’ll just need to head to the freebie website – Guinnesss-time.com – and enter your postcode. From there, you’ll then need to select the local establishment you want the voucher for, and Guinness will email it to you straight away.
How do you wash Guinness glasses?
Tips for glass cleaning: We strongly recommend handwashing your glasses on their own in clean, hot water. Dishwashers are great for keeping the dirty dishes in check, but they struggle to get glasses absolutely clean because the fats and food deposits in the water cling to the glass.
Why do you pour Guinness twice?
The 2 part pour allows a customer to witness the cascade effect twice, highlighting the beauty of the beer as it changes before one’s eyes. Guinness is very adamant that their beer is not black, and that its roasted malted barley gives the beer its distinct dark reddish color.
Why are Guinness cans 470ml?
“The fixed widget can is slightly smaller at 470mls. “This temporary change was made simply to ensure the supply of Guinness Draught in a can – it contains exactly the same Guinness, just in a different can format.