Head Retention

leftyguitarjoe · Nov 28, 2008

Upon reading a bunch of reviews on beeradvocate.com, and some people seem a little too adamant on head retention.

I dont care about a beer's head. It just gets in the way when I drink IMO, but some some reason, some snobs criticize beers just because they dont have a big head or a good looking head or a head that lasts a while.

are any of you guys with me on this one?

Coastarine · Nov 28, 2008

no.

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McKBrew · Nov 28, 2008

I personally appreciate a good, foamy long lasting head. To me it's a visual thing and I like presenting a beer that looks amazing. That's just me though, and I can see for why a slowly dissipating head might be a PITA.

planenut · Nov 28, 2008

I like head.

leftyguitarjoe · Nov 28, 2008

ok, maybe it is pretty to look at

I just kinda slurp it off so I can fit more beer into the glass.

flyangler18 · Nov 28, 2008

Not only aesthetically pleasing, but serves a practical purpose as well- presentation of aroma. :mug:

BarleyWater · Nov 28, 2008

A nice long lasting head usually means that good ingredients and good brewing practices were used.

flyangler18 · Nov 28, 2008

BarleyWater said:
A nice long lasting head usually means that good ingredients and good brewing practices were used.

Quite true! A visual indicator of good things to come.

leftyguitarjoe · Nov 28, 2008

BarleyWater said:
A nice long lasting head usually means that good ingredients and good brewing practices were used.

aye, looks like I still have more to learn!

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