IMPORTANT NEWS: British Scientists finally figure out Guinness.

[OCBucksFan]

Head start: Scientists crack beer-froth enigma

There is the nagging question of whether life exists other than on Earth. The enduring mystery of who made us -- and why.

And then there is this: Why does the foam on a pint of lager quickly disappear but the head on a pint of Guinness linger?

Answers to questions 1 and 2 are still being sought, but the Great Beer Riddle, at least, may soon be solved.

Writing in the prestigious British science journal Nature, an elite scientific duo say they have devised an equation to describe beer froth.

The breakthrough will not only settle the vexatious lager vs. stout debate, it will also help the quest to pour a perfect pint every time.

Beer foam is a microstructure with complex interfaces. In other words: a cellular structure comprising networks of gas-filled bubbles separated by liquid.

Now that's news I really care about!

 

[Wingate1217]

Brilliant!!

 

[sandgk]

It is sad when journalists fail to take the opportunity to alliterate.

The question should be posed thusly:

Why does the head on a Guinness linger longer than lager?

 

[coastalbuck]

 

[gregorylee]

Finally! an answer as to longer lasting head!!

 

[Taosman]

Isn't the head the most enjoyable part?

(in England it's not considered proper to serve a beer with head, bishop's collar)

 

[gregorylee]

Isn't the head the most enjoyable part?

(in England it's not considered proper to serve a beer with head, bishop's collar)

yeah, well they also haven't figure out the whole dentistry thing on any wide scale either...

 

[scarletandgrey]

Isn't the head the most enjoyable part?

(in England it's not considered proper to serve a beer with head, bishop's collar)

Well good thing I'm an american I will take some head with a beer anytime (especially if she has good technique)

 

[Bleed S & G]

Well good thing I'm an american I will take some head with a beer anytime (especially if she has good technique)

dont forget to cup da balls

 

[gregorylee]

Well good thing I'm an american I will take some head with a beer anytime (especially if she has good technique)

and a flat head.