Pouring a cold soda or pitcher of beer into a glass sure can be a stressful job.
Yes, all eyes are watching as you attempt a Hot Spotlight Pour late at night, surrounded by thirsty people, empty glasses, and focused, judging eyes.
You could get sloppy and cause a Bubbly Volcano to erupt, staring in horror as the drink owner tries to quickly suck up all the carbonated lava spilling over the edge of the glass. Most likely, you’ll end up with a sticky hands, a wet table, and some nasty stinkeye.
Or you could have the opposite problem and pour a Coke No Show. That’s when you cut your pour off early because you’re afraid of the Volcano. It’s understandable, but when the Coke fizz or beer head settles down and leaves only half a glass, well — that’s just embarrassing.
No, the perfect situation is when you pour a drink where the bubbles go right to the top but don’t spill over. It’s an exhilarating rush to see those bubbles just fizz up and up and up and up to the top, and then a massive wave of relief when they calm right back down just in the nick of time.
AWESOME!
Photos from: here, here, here, and here
8 Comments
February 10, 2009 at 2:35 am
Pouring the drink along the side of the glass (inside, not outside) should do the trick. Oh and btw, this is marked as #933, not #833
(EDIT: Oh, whoops! Thanks so much. Changed it. – Neil)
February 10, 2009 at 2:53 pm
My favorite, and I mean absolute favorite, gift we got for the wedding was a set of 20 ounce glasses that always get the perfect be..I mean soda pour, every time.
February 10, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Very cool if it works out like that. I usually fill less in the cup so it can’t go over.
February 11, 2009 at 10:52 am
I love it when the bubbles go right to the top and then you top it up as it they die down. Awesome and efficient.
February 14, 2009 at 3:04 am
great website. I love this feeling, too. AWESOME!
February 15, 2009 at 12:52 pm
place your fingertip at the rim of the glass and the bubbles won’t fizz over either….
March 17, 2010 at 8:48 am
Pouring a drink where bubbles go ryt to the top not the bottom interesting.
i was wondering when i look at the bubbles which signify some little stars floating in the sky..
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May 2, 2010 at 6:33 pm
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