beer foam

Lager's white top

Beer foam is the frothy head that forms on top of beer when poured, created by carbon dioxide bubbles rising through the liquid and stabilized by proteins in the grain.

A proper head is considered essential to the drinking experience in many beer cultures—it releases aromas and affects mouthfeel.

The bartender poured slowly to get the foam just right.

Related
  • headUppermost body part
  • frothMass of small bubbles
  • sudsSoapy froth
  • lagerCold-conditioned beer
  • pintLiquid volume unit

bubbles · creamy · collar · Belgian lace · carbonation · pour · pilsner · stein · mug · cold one · lace · white · thick · overflow · tap · tap handle · draft · effervescent

Categories
Opposites
physical state/component

beer foamflat beer

Brew lacking carbonation

stale beer · sediment · lees

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG