The secret to opening cans of Guinness

Infernal Racket · 23-12-2019 11:45PM

bfa1509 wrote: »

You need to have a turf fire going and Radio 1 on.

You're thinking of bottles of Guinness

D3V!L · 23-12-2019 11:45PM

Don't open the can slowly. Open it in one snap motion and it won't foam up. Then pour it down the side of a glass . Jobs a good un.

Infernal Racket · 23-12-2019 11:46PM

D3V!L wrote: »

Don't open the can slowly. Open it in one snap motion and it won't foam up. Then pour it down the side of a glass . Jobs a good un.

I just did that and ended up with a really small head

Ha Long Bay · 23-12-2019 11:47PM

I have always been curious if anyone has ever tried to drink Guinness straight from the can without pouring it into a glass first.

corner of hells · 23-12-2019 11:49PM

john4321 wrote: »

I have always been curious if anyone has ever tried to drink Guinness straight from the can without pouring it into a glass first.

Sir , you're going to have to leave.

Infernal Racket · 23-12-2019 11:50PM

corner of hells wrote: »

Sir , you're going to have to leave.

We're gonna need a new doorman. That guy should never have gotten in here. Straight from the can, I've never heard of such ridiculousness

Thelonious Monk · 23-12-2019 11:50PM

john4321 wrote: »

I have always been curious if anyone has ever tried to drink Guinness straight from the can without pouring it into a glass first.

Ive had to do it a few times. Its actually ok. Remember they brought out draught guinn that you drank from a bottle at one stage? It didnt last long.

Infernal Racket · 23-12-2019 11:51PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Ive had to do it a few times. Its actually ok. Remember they brought out draught guinn that you drank from a bottle at one stage? It didnt last long.

Jesus, you're basically a down and out

corner of hells · 23-12-2019 11:52PM

Gerry G wrote: »

We're gonna need a new doorman. That guy should never have gotten in here. Straight from the can, I've never heard of such ridiculousness

I'm not the doorman, I'm just sitting here having a pint , in peace.

Ha Long Bay · 23-12-2019 11:53PM

Gerry G wrote: »

We're gonna need a new doorman. That guy should never have gotten in here. Straight from the can, I've never heard of such ridiculousness

I think yourself and corners picked me up wrong. I have passed the junior cert and would never in a million years do anything like that I was just curious if anyone ever has. Its not something I want to test myself.

PokeHerKing · 23-12-2019 11:54PM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Remember they brought out draught guinn that you drank from a bottle at one stage? It didnt last long.

Its big business in Africa apparently. Never tried it myself but never say never!

23-12-2019 11:54PM

Crack it open..put the can head first into the glass as far as it will go.. pull it up and squeeze it as the glass is filling, so the can is maybe a centimeter from the liquid.. perfect, but you have a crushed can.. seriously..this is the best way..try it..

JohnnyFlash · 23-12-2019 11:55PM

I drank a heap of warm Guinness from the can at a music festival last summer. It wasn’t great but better than drinking warm lager. Preference for a warm festival canned beer would be something like London Pride or Rebel Red.

Infernal Racket · 23-12-2019 11:56PM

corner of hells wrote: »

I'm not the doorman, I'm just sitting here having a pint , in peace.

Now that's another discussion altogether. Is there anything nicer than sitting in a cosy pub, drinking a pint of Guinness in peace. Especially a pint that you hadn't planned and the missus doesn't know about. Turf fire in the background and a barman who doesn't need to be asked to pour your next pint...

punisher5112 · 23-12-2019 11:56PM

Put it in a paint shaker.... Perfect plint each time.....

Infernal Racket · 23-12-2019 11:57PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Crack it open..put the can head first into the glass as far as it will go.. pull it up and squeeze it as the glass is filling, so the can is maybe a centimeter from the liquid.. perfect, but you have a crushed can.. seriously..this is the best way..try it..

I'm gonna do this for my next one. If the suggestions keep coming in I'm gonna be mullered by midnight

Infernal Racket · 23-12-2019 11:58PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Put it in a paint shaker.... Perfect plint each time.....

I'll definitely try this next time I'm painting a plinth

Infernal Racket · 23-12-2019 11:59PM

JohnnyFlash wrote: »

I drank a heap of warm Guinness from the can at a music festival last summer. It wasn’t great but better than drinking warm lager. Preference for a warm festival canned beer would be something like London Pride or Rebel Red.

That sounds rough dude

KevRossi · 23-12-2019 11:59PM

Clean glass is the secret, clean the glass in hot water, using little or no soap, (any soap used should be high quality).
Use very hot water. Scrub sink first to get rid of all oil/grease/scum/residue in the sink.
Wash glasses first when doing washing up, as water will be grease/oil free.
Using gloves like Marigolds, it helps to increase the heat tolerance.
Use a non abrasive brush to scrub the insides. A cheap softish nylon brush is fine. You can get one in Dealz for little money.
Only use this brush for glass, nothing else.
Rinse in cold water.
Dry naturally upside down.
If you want to dry them use a lint free cloth. But this is usually not needed.

This is for any beer/soft drink/spirit with mixer/sparkling wine.

corner of hells · 23-12-2019 11:59PM

john4321 wrote: »

I think yourself and corners picked me up wrong. I have passed the junior cert and would never in a million years do anything like that I was just curious if anyone ever has. Its not something I want to test myself.

My father was one of the " chosen few" , he worked in for Guinnesses.
He regularly came home with his allowance of bottles of draught Guinness, unlabeled.

I've decided to grant you absolution, you're forgiven , go in peace.

greencoat · 24-12-2019 12:00AM

Infernal Racket · 24-12-2019 12:00AM

KevRossi wrote: »

Clean glass is the secret, clean the glass in hot water, using little or no soap, (any soap used should be high quality).
Use very hot water. Scrub sink first to get rid of all oil/grease/scum/residue in the sink.
Wash glasses first when doing washing up, as water will be grease/oil free.
Using gloves like Marigolds, it helps to increase the heat tolerance.
Use a non abrasive brush to scrub the insides. A cheap softish nylon brush is fine. You can get one in Dealz for little money.
Only use this brush for glass, nothing else.
Rinse in cold water.
Dry naturally upside down.
If you want to dry them use a lint free cloth. But this is usually not needed.

This is for any beer/soft drink/spirit with mixer/sparkling wine.

I have about 140 cans to get through. I'm planning on getting through them by the 2nd of January. If I use your method I'll still be drinking them next june

24-12-2019 12:01AM

Gerry G wrote: »

I'm gonna do this for my next one. If the suggestions keep coming in I'm gonna be mullered by midnight

Do.. just drop the can in.. once it's maybe a third up start squeezing the can so it's coming out of it as quickly as possible.. keep the opening of the can fairly close to the head..don't stop.. empty it in one go..let it settle..

Ha Long Bay · 24-12-2019 12:02AM

corner of hells wrote: »

My father was one of the " chosen few" , he worked in for Guinnesses.
He regularly came home with his allowance of bottles of draught Guinness, unlabeled.

I've decided to grant you absolution, you're forgiven , go in peace.

Wishing you and all your family a very happy Christmas.

corner of hells · 24-12-2019 12:03AM

Gerry G wrote: »

Now that's another discussion altogether. Is there anything nicer than sitting in a cosy pub, drinking a pint of Guinness in peace. Especially a pint that you hadn't planned and the missus doesn't know about. Turf fire in the background and a barman who doesn't need to be asked to pour your next pint...

That's when you've made it to the promised land.

Abba987 · 24-12-2019 12:06AM

KevRossi wrote: »

Clean glass is the secret, clean the glass in hot water, using little or no soap, (any soap used should be high quality).
Use very hot water. Scrub sink first to get rid of all oil/grease/scum/residue in the sink.
Wash glasses first when doing washing up, as water will be grease/oil free.
Using gloves like Marigolds, it helps to increase the heat tolerance.
Use a non abrasive brush to scrub the insides. A cheap softish nylon brush is fine. You can get one in Dealz for little money.
Only use this brush for glass, nothing else.
Rinse in cold water.
Dry naturally upside down.
If you want to dry them use a lint free cloth. But this is usually not needed.

This is for any beer/soft drink/spirit with mixer/sparkling wine.

Is dishwasher a no no

corner of hells · 24-12-2019 12:09AM

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Ive had to do it a few times. Its actually ok. Remember they brought out draught guinn that you drank from a bottle at one stage? It didnt last long.

There was an attempt years ago in the 80s to bring out a Guinness Light , various brewery staff were brought out on different nights to sample , free of charge the new Guinness Light.
Anyway , one of fathers colleagues drank way to much and experienced a dose of the Shiites, barely making it to the jax , he sat down way to fast breaking the bowl and getting himself an injury that needed 19 stitches.
He was known forevermore as China Arse.

Infernal Racket · 24-12-2019 12:13AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Crack it open..put the can head first into the glass as far as it will go.. pull it up and squeeze it as the glass is filling, so the can is maybe a centimeter from the liquid.. perfect, but you have a crushed can.. seriously..this is the best way..try it..

Just tried this exactly as you instructed. Tilted the can a bit too quick and my aim wasn't that accurate cos at this stage I'm 5 cans in. Poured some porter all over my pjs but I actually ended up with a pretty decent pour

24-12-2019 12:16AM

Gerry G wrote: »

Just tried this exactly as you instructed. Tilted the can a bit too quick and my aim wasn't that accurate cos at this stage I'm 5 cans in. Poured some porter all over my pjs but I actually ended up with a pretty decent pour

Yeah, you've to just crack it and throw it headfirst straight in..

KevRossi · 24-12-2019 12:16AM

Gerry G wrote: »

I have about 140 cans to get through. I'm planning on getting through them by the 2nd of January. If I use your method I'll still be drinking them next june

I had about 25 glasses to wash yesterday morning after a few friends were over, took less than 20 mins to wash them properly. Sounds like a lot of work, but once you're into it it's easy.

Abba987 wrote: »

Is dishwasher a no no

I don't have one, never used one apart from work, but most pubs have one so I presume there's a setting on them for glass.

The secret to opening cans of Guinness

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