Why does beer in Europe have huge foam head? (Honest Beer Guide)

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[@tonyconnolly5385]

As an Irish man if we got pints like that there would be a riot.

[@bigchungus2345]

German here and that’s what would happen in Germany too

[@stepangolis2879]

And yet the foam really is half of the magic. : - )))

[@rob86trott]

If I went into a pub and ordered a pint I would expect a full pint of beer. Anything more than a finger of foam on top and it will be sent back. We want beer not air

[@duo1666]

@@rob86trott I mean, then order one that way? And i hate to break it to you, but air is a pretty damn important part of cooking/food in general. You wouldnt have bread or ice cream without air, let alone various other desserts/sweets.

[@rareangel643]

fucging LOL'd as a mexican i didn't like foam on beer at all, but now since i got started on the noble art of brewing my own beer, i've found out that foam is important to preserve the flavors without oxidation. Having said that, a glass full of foam is just bollocks, LMAO.

[@tyrgoossens]

As a Belgian this is so odd to me. We're taught that a pils beer should have "2 fingers" of foam. Of course we use a different kind of glass as well which is more narrow. If you served a "mliko" here, you would get in a fight :)

[@Nakamura65]

yeah the style you are thought is the most common here "hladinka" the other types have to be ordered, if you order normal beer not specifying a special type and the bartender pours all foam, you are eligible to punch him in the face

[@Ann0nip]

I'm Argentinian, and I totally agree with you 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@asdasd1458]

same in bavaria, if you serve a "milk" its going to be the last beer you ever drank. sometimes it happens that people who cant properly pour a beer get a lot of foam then everyone just makes fun of them but i have never heard of anyone legit willingly drinking "milk" beer

[@evesoon3992]

Nobody really orders "mliko".

[@simonpetrech3136]

When you buy beer in czech pub you always get hladinka what is normal beer. They will not understand at all if you say them hladinka or another styles of taping. Maybe they will only want to know what brand of beer do you want.

[@Sycokay]

In Germany, the glasses have a line. Up to that line there has to be beer, above that line foam. Order must be preserved.

[@OmmerSyssel]

To my knowledge that line is EU standard.

[@Sycokay]

@@OmmerSyssel That's entirely possible^^ But there seem to be exceptions, like in this video.

[@reeb9016]

It's the same in Czech. The line is 0.5l, but it's in the glasses, not a mug. But it was still mostly beer if in a mug. I never saw this type of pour with just foam, and I lived there a year and a half.

[@ivanivanovich5904]

that is a complete BS. after foam is down you will get to that line. I can get you full glass with no foam but it will be your first and last one - gas will take all the space

[@123wertos]

Schnitt kann man doch auch in Deutschland bestellen.

[@deltaray3]

I'm still dreaming about the beers that I had when I was in Czech Republic. They were amazing.

[@happypants9428]

Were they like this or is this video only true for this specific region?

[@kukkzikoCZ]

@@happypants9428 Noone will serve you this "milk" type of bear here unless you ask, the video just showcased different types that are known here and why they are a thing.

[@cronoz-sensei4259]

@@kukkzikoCZ Finally, someone gets it. If I had a dime for every person who seems to comment on how "serving a foam pint would cause a riot as normal beer in xyz contry" Id have just enough to drink myself to death of local beer.

[@LordOfSweden]

German beer is better. Czech beer overrated.

[@mariusztrynkiewicz4862]

@@LordOfSwedenCzech beer is better. German beer overrated

[@AlexandreBFK]

I’ve been drinking beer here in Europe for almost 2 decades and I’ve never seen so much foam unless the person on the tap didn’t know what they were doing. In Austria, we have foam, but it needs to rise above the glass mostly. We call that a crown.

[@ruffatoluca3271]

The crown for the king 😁

[@fatmanwalking1138]

Believe it or not you can really order that in Prag/Czech. It's on the menu. It's not "European" its eastern European or maybe only Czech. You can see tourist and locals alike drinking it there.

[@hinglemccringleberry9389]

austrian/german beer will always be my favorite. They know their fuckin beer, That's for certain

[@sicaf11]

I am from south Germany and youncan Order it.

[@hinglemccringleberry9389]

@@sicaf11 order what?

[@angchenen1379]

The fact that he pulled out a coaster from his back pocket and threw it on the table instinctively as he talks to the customer/presenter. Class

[@LemurJackson]

And he fooled some youtuber to drink his bath bubbles.

[@dasneonlicht]

I haven't been to a bar properly since the pandemic started and I had no idea how deeply I miss this - such a kind and welcoming gesture

[@spartax8570]

@@dasneonlicht As long you are not english guest you will get welcoming gesture

[@LaPlasita47]

I didn't like it even tho I wanted to cause it's at 420 likes lol heres my thumbs up 👍

[@ThomasSawyers]

Uh. He gave him a coaster lol..but yeah sure ok buddy

[@ArsinoMeteor]

As a german, here the beer also ALWAYS has foam, if I think about beer not having foam I think of it as if it was tapped hours ago and forgotten. Most of the time, you have around 25 %-30 % foam in the glass here

[@Necrodermis]

30% foam is also a thing in Japan as well. is this just the preferred standard in a lot of countries?

[@daweller]

Canada here, we have 28.6% foam

[@MichaelsPwner]

I don’t drink beer, but this is incredibly informative. Now I know the importance of the foam.

[@bobiboulon]

Quick answer to the title: They don't. Or more exactly, the foam head size depends on the type of beer _and_ the local custom and habits (Because you know, Europe is not a country... there's a lot cultural differences between countries).

[@Hungabrigoo]

Exactly. I know Chech are like the biggest beer drinkers in the world so I am not surprised they would have some unique beer drinking habits, but I live in Hungary (we also drink a lot of beer) and I never heard a person say "lot of foam = good". Quite the opposite, if we order a mug (0.5 liters) of beer we expect it to contain exactly 0.5 liters of liquid beer and then the rest of 1-2 cm-s until the rim filled with foam. Anything more and the customers would feel cheated out of their money. Ofc, serving beer without any foam is also considered a bad habit, as it takes away from the taste. What can I say, beer tapping is one serious business.

[@cannabliss6908]

@@Hungabrigoo i think a general rule of thumb would be 1-2 cm of foam for any tapped beer in most European countries.. In the Netherlands this is the same, unless you order a double or triple malted beer in a bottle. But you will get a special glass with that, and are supposed to pour it yourself in most cases.

[@seife41]

I am tilt when I see this "milk" beer as a German... Czech beer is good tho

[@termineitor828]

For America Europe is a magical land, all the same full culture and goblins, and foam, lots of foam in your beer

[@cannabliss6908]

@@termineitor828 for us in Europe the USA is the only country where a below average IQ human can become president. Look at the state of your country, and ur making fun of Europe lmao

[@HajoBenzin1]

"hey hans, bet I can make this youtuber drink a glass full of foam?" "no way!" "hold my beer"

[@jxiro1]

LMFAO

[@AlexandreBFK]

And make him think that’s a thing in Europe 😂

[@Gnarlio]

xD

[@1970joedub]

Hahahahaha!

[@CrizzyEyes]

Yeah, I found it ironic that the channel is called "honest guides" yet that was one of the most clickbaity thumbnails I've seen.

[@Chatterscompany]

People talking about not getting the amount of beer they ordered because of the foam. You have to realise that good beer over here costs 1-3 euros depending on the city and the establishment you are in. With a price like that, we can afford to have slightly less beer in any given glass (also the glasses are ofter bigger than 0,5 so you get the amount ordered plus the foam)

[@fryloc359]

If you notice, he has side pull faucets. This style faucet allows one to pour as much or as little foam as they want. Regular faucets (front sealing or rear sealing) are made differently.

[@JustWalkingMan]

This honestly just seems like someone who couldn't pour beer for shit so came up with some excuses and is making money off people who want to drink foam instead of Beer.

[@richbulena8847]

Funny about the “dirty” beer. My dad grew up in a Czech neighborhood in Chicago in the 1900s (didn’t hear any English until he went to school when he was five). He would be sent down to the local pub with a wooden pail to get beer. He said his dad would rub butter along the rim in order to cut down on the foam and increase the beer, which would piss off the bartender.

[@filipseema]

oh wow what a cool story haha

[@ericmichalovic7281]

Pilsen?

[@levoices]

Lol, that is awesome. I used to work in the building that was part of Schoenhofen Brewery. I always wanted to find where the well spring was to try to replicate their Edelweiss Beer at home en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schoenhofen_Brewing_Company

[@jeffbezos6748]

It's not common practice but I knew a bartender here in America who would wipe his oily nose on the rim of a glass to stop a beer from foaming too much

[@ondrejsedlak4935]

Just out of curiosity, what is the name of the Czech neighbourhood in Chicago?

[@kuuhgle]

In germany, you would get killed for serving pure foam

[@Splice445]

Ja sowas kommt direkt wieder über den Tresen geflogen

[@general5119]

Can confirm, i was the foam

[@damiandiskanec9958]

It is tap culture. By pilsner brewery. Which by the way had revolutionalized brewing of beer.

[@bighairswagg]

😂😂😂😂

[@gustavgnoettgen]

@@damiandiskanec9958 Pilsener and a mug full of foam are two vastly seperated things. Using a tap correctly gives you a steady crown over the rim and fluid beer right to the mark.

[@Mrmachbusterman]

We visited Cerveny Jelen on Friday for dinner and beers and the food and service was exquisite. Thank you Janek and Honza as we wouldn’t have known about it without your videos!

[@lroke2947]

I visited early afternoon on September 10 and couldn't agree more. Will definitely revisit dinner time the next time in Prague.

[@thatdavecarter]

We stopped in to Cerveny Jelen a couple of days ago for a beer or two, and tonight we had a table booked for steak! OH MY GOD that was good food and drink, literally nothing else like it! Managed to say hello to Mira, and what a lovely guy! Honestly the best way to round out our final night in Prague! We will be back! Thanks for the tip Janek ❤

[@doposud]

As a person from Czech i would like to point out that so called ''MILK'' is not typical way we consume beer , beer needs a foam head around 1 inch or 3 cm we would not be beer world largest consumers per capita if we would drink foam. You need to drink the beer before the (1 inch ) of foam goes away , beer without a foam head = stale beer = crime

[@honzasenbauer612]

Stale beer is a crime and it tastes awful. I don't know how anyone can drink it without even a flinch

[@huma474]

The milk beer might be a good thing for someone who has low alcohol tolerance but still wants to go out drinking with friends since there's less beer overall in the glass (plus I'm sure its amazing for their margins to convince tourists that its a special way to get a beer)

[@Gurfi28]

Same here in Switzerland

[@Liedton]

As a proud german i can confirm it...

[@sageosaka]

I understand the idea that the foam insulates the beer... But how slow do you have to be drinking the beer for it to be noticeable or matter? I've drank a beer that has been sitting for like an hour and not noticed it go stale at all, and pretty much any time I'm at a pub or bar my beer will be gone in 5-10 mins.

[@grannystuna174]

In the Czech version, they added that the "šnyt" type (4/5 is foam, the rest being beer fluid) was due to breweries treating their pubs (to which they distributed) well, and so they gave every 11th barrel for free. Since those pubs treated their customers the same way, tapsters gave those for free as the last beer when the customers were already done and heading home.

[@lareinadelanoche1]

Thank you for adding that info!😊

[@matusaak5759]

Yeah its good for those that dont speak Czech to tell them.

[@arbok2700]

It is actually in the czech version of the vid, but missing here, thanks.

[@gluteusmaximus1657]

In Germany you can order Schnitt as well. Differently written but same pronounciation and of course about the same looks in the glass. Czech beer is better than good. Ahoi.

[@Zkkr429]

Is there any price difference for the other different ways they are poured?

[@WoWBaxter]

Went here today and ordered two of each of the beers featured in this video. Also, asked for one of their pint glasses and they offered it for just 100czk; the best souvenir I could ask for! In all, 8 pints, a mug and a rounded-up tip came to 600chz (£22). Thoroughly happy given I come from England where beer in far less fancy pubs costs four-times more. You must visit!

[@WoWBaxter]

smd&mb@@janiax23

[@vikmoj2426]

For those shaming the foam head (Irish etc): The glasses are made bigger on purpose. You always get your pint and the foam is there to protect it, you are not robbed

[@judaswasametalhead]

Foam is more than 90% air. This glass isn't even a half pint of beer. Or he have really tiny hands.

[@mach2223]

@@judaswasametalhead It's a pint, don't worry. The foam is less than 90 percent air. If you let it sit and let the foam disappear (or fall, as you would say in czech) it will come to about a pint. It least from a skilled bartender. But people here can usually tell if they've been served a smaller amout than they should have been, it's also a point of pride for the bartender to be able to tap a beer right.

[@judaswasametalhead]

@@mach2223 My biggest fear with mliko was you pay the same price for a full glass of foam than for a full glass of beer. Which is not the case. But why would you order a glass full of foam ? The answers I found : - you drink it faster than a regular pint - it is lighter than regular beer in taste and alcool. - it's creamy Even if I disagree with all these answers, let's just say it's cultural. Still, the title of this video is a lie.

[@rrajcan]

@@mach2223 Exactly! But do not try to explain it to "soft drinkers" abroad, I think it is "in vain" efort. I dont think they can get it. Greetings from Slowakia.

[@mach2223]

@@judaswasametalhead Listen up, nobody seriously drinks mlíko for real, it's really pretty much just a gimmick. When you go to a pub, you just ask for a beer, and you get a pint (1/2 liter) glass with a big foam head. That's just how it is, don't over-analyse this with calculating foam air content and trying to say that we are all getting systematically scammed by our bartenders, we're not.

[@jirka4551]

Kdo se přišel podívat na řezaný?🤔

[@marekhrazda2350]

😊

[@matusaak5759]

We all came

[@personalgeorg]

🤣

[@dronesflylikeflies]

😂 Přesně

[@AstroXDDDD]

Ja

[@ghoshprameet]

When Lays decides to get into beer business 😂

[@MutantBoar]

Good comment lmao

[@JGVTV_]

Best comment 😂😂

[@johnnygierak9274]

🙌

[@amelk2732]

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[@AFF_NYC]

@@amelk2732 ?

[@mark2talk2u]

Great video. Explains a lot. I’ve always wondered why Czech bartenders pour beer differently than bartenders in other countries.

[@williamwilson6499]

The Czech Republic has changed so much from when I first visited in 1991. I’ve lived in Germany and the UK…never saw a beer that was nearly all foam. I think blood would be spilled if a beer like that was served at Oktoberfest.

[@tibormalinsky8751]

You must realize that you pay accordingly (=less) for Mlíko, and that it is just a different style. I still think it is better to get beer with foam only (because the foam is beer) than getting a beer with no foam at all.

[@Astrodicted]

@@tibormalinsky8751 Need a spoon with that?

[@oooBASTIooo]

Snyt actually comes from the German word "Schnitt" which means "cut". It was traditionally cheaper and often drunken by people before they go or if they don't have time, because it can be filled very quickly and contains about half the amount of beer a full glass has in. So, in Germany, if you order a Schnitt, you should pay about half the price of a beer. But I think you can only do this nowadays in traditional beer pubs, mostly in Bavaria. Btw, if Mliko costs as much as normal beer, it is a rip-off. The content of actual beer is really low. It's mostly air!

[@gardini100]

in Norway "snyter " means cheater, trixter, or just a person that tries to cut you short on a deal, so I guess the beer is famous in its own way :D

[@lukebruce5234]

they said it in the Czech version of the video that you pay for the small beer

[@XMysticHerox]

Pretty sure you pay for the actual amount of beer in Czechia generally. So no not a scam.

[@oooBASTIooo]

@@XMysticHerox pretty sure you don't know what you are talking about.. how should that even work? Besides, you can see the prices on their website.

[@Posiman]

AFAIK both Šnyt and Mlíko cost the same as a small beer. Which is probably fair, if you waited for both to settle down, they would probably amount to around 0.3 l

[@Exelnz]

tbf when I went to Prague, my friends and I were served beer similar to the Hladinka with the head being almost half the pint, genuinely thought they were taking the piss because we were foreigners but didnt complain because it was probably the best beer(s) I've ever had and thought that maybe the head had something to do with it. Glad this video has clarified this.

[@casedistorted]

I want to try this beer so much but we don’t really get this in Wisconsin, despite us being a heavy beer drinking State in the US. I wish we had a place like this though

[@isuachideibiddo2081]

@@casedistorted heavy beer drinking? you know that Czech republic ppl drinks the most beer globaly? not just drink, but also sell.

[@mrkv4k]

Every glass in which you can order anything in a restaurant has to have a mark, which shows you if it's filled properly. This exact glass has that mark 2,5 cm (1in) below the rim.

[@Prof.Pwnalot]

You must look like your display picture in real life to consider it a good drop. No way it would taste good, and even if it did, how is it a worthy of being called a beer, theres no beer in the cunt.

[@mrmoralman4338]

I only liked because you hit 1 mil subs! Congrats!! You’ve officially made it!!

[@tupina22]

Miro is great! I love also the way they are chilling glasses. Greetings from Croatia👍

[@simsinacafe]

The architecture is another plus points

[@anonnieman]

Beer in Europe has a big foam head... Britain, Ireland: preferably no foam at all. France, Italy, etc: very little Belgium and Netherlands: 2 fingers (held horizontally) of foam Germany: if the foam doesn't build up on top of the glass it is no good. So basically the title should be along the lines of "why is beer served in some countries with a big foam head"

[@anonnieman]

@@sionnach_ yeah sorry about Ireland, that is also they reason why they make those cans with the nitrogen ball, so you get a nice head of foam.

[@matzelol8674]

Most of that is very accurate

[@nieczerwony]

@@sionnach_ C'mon man. I could drink Guinness with half glass of creamy foam. Delicious🍻

[@WideCuriosity]

I'm told that oop north they like a deep head on the beer, but down south we like to buy ale not air.

[@anonnieman]

@@WideCuriosity which country would that be?

[@denissaliaj9459]

Oh i will surely visit this pub ❤️ love from Albania 🇦🇱 🇨🇿

[@islanderson691]

I would love to meet you and Honza when we're in Prague this July... thanks for all the great videos.

[@xXStringZXx]

I can't imagine how many Beer enthusiast were dying from seeing the glass of beer baking in the sun while talking about all the types of taps 😆

[@enrott8560]

some people like it rancid

[@lobsterlarry6481]

“Why very few super specific communities on the massive continent of europe serve foam” Much better title

[@Hazed64]

@Z.3ntity Ash what are you talking about?

[@Hazed64]

Yeah in most of Europe this is unacceptable

[@derionone]

@@Hazed64 na not true

[@TheForeignCitizen]

Exactly. I've never seen beer served like this anywhere in Poland. If I had seen this, I would have thought it was a joke.

[@JiriPrajzner]

@@TheForeignCitizen beer has foam, even in poland. or in germany etc. lager is tapped with foam. period.

[@SzamBacsi]

A few years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Brno and I found that the beer was more affordable than mineral water or Cola. I'm not one to focus on quantity, but rather the taste and texture of the beer. I quite enjoy a good amount of foam on my beer, and I trust the expertise of my Czech friends on this matter. Sending greetings from Hungary!

[@Harry_16710]

Love this...great video!👏👏🍻

[@TheGogeta222]

In Germany we learn how to pour in a beer correctly after our 6. Birthday and with 14-15 we can finally drink

[@kp-sd9fp]

🇩🇪

[@ViktorDN]

16 but actually 9

[@andrefecteau]

too bad you can't build a car worth a squirt...must suck to be German

[@andrefecteau]

@@kiransairam9548 and what great place do you live? I'm sure it's 3rd world

[@HypePlayZzYT]

@@andrefecteau lmao, who hurt you like that? Imagine being mad about one of the most profitable Car Industry globaly

[@pierre-carllabrecque328]

A Belgium bar opened in my city in the us the clients complained about the foam thinking it was cheap beer .. but truly it's the beer they're used to that is cheap

[@CheapBrewReview]

Excellent educational and entertaining video! I need a beer...

[@gustavoguti27]

I had no idea about those methods. I learned a lot today

[@terrorlaws4513]

If a bartender in england would do this, he would start a civil war Edit: damn bro didn't expect so many likes, thanks guys

[@ondrejsedlak4935]

If a bartender in Australia did this, he’d be a magician. Typical Australian beer looks like it was poured straight from the sewage line.

[@justincoleman3805]

Do what? Tour a brewery? Pour five beers?

[@R3bellionRising]

if a bartender in pakistan does this, he will be hanged

[@BeerPJ]

@@justincoleman3805 smudge sweat from his forehead on a beer glass

[@TWD999]

It depends tbh, if you’re pouring cask in the north then a big head is a standard

[@valeriehulm1255]

Gimme a hladinka anyday over a pint in an english pub...after a week drinking pilsner in prague, the beer tastes disgusting when i come home 🤣 takes me forever to get my 'english beer' taste buds back lol

[@Songguy1985]

I had the exact same experience my whole drinking life in England. A hot day and lots of hard work, and the beer just doesn't hit the spot when you pay five quid for a pint of warm vinegar... So, I moved to Prague last year... It's a dream.

[@egioch]

I was very much surprised to see Velkopopovický Kozel on tap in a pub in Greenwich. I don't quite remember but I think it was not cheaper than London's Pride.

[@valeriehulm1255]

@@Songguy1985 glad i am not the only one who experiences that with the beer! I miss prague/czech republic and cannot wait to be able to return...not jealous *much* that you have moved to prague...i really dont blame you, hope your czech life is going well!

[@valeriehulm1255]

@@egioch i was suprised to find a pub in southampton (an hour from me on the train) that does pilsner .. but wish i knew about the signs of a dirty glass when i went...wasnt til i had drunk about a quarter of the beer that i had a sip and ended up with a bit of carrot in my mouth....only problem was i hadnt ordered food....ended up very ill as there was foodstuffs and washing detergents still in/on the glass...aint been back to that pub since!

[@Butchbuchsnan]

@@Songguy1985 beer is just much better in Czechia! Is moving to Prague from the uk easy? Do you need to speak Czech to get a job?

[@awracing17]

I enjoyed the video, Learned some things too, Thanks!

[@MymilanitalyBlogspot]

So helpful, thanks!!!

[@ostrich1981]

I just watched the Czech version and this English version is pretty cool. Now on I'm going to have to watch both versions lol😀...I just subscribed to this channel. Great job guys! Cheers🍺

[@ostrich1981]

@CrafmanTV go to their Czech version "Kluci z Prahy" and it should be the second recent video. "Cisty - spinavy" let me know if you found it

[@levonalyanakian1831]

FINALLY coming to Prague tomorrow from Los Angeles. Wish you still had your old videos up so I could revisit them and plan our 3 days 😔

[@lareinadelanoche1]

I wonder why they removed them😣😕

[@mloxard-9321]

@@lareinadelanoche1 problems with their old employer

[@mloxard-9321]

They explain it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hovSdZiuotOog6s

[@levonalyanakian1831]

@@notsoaverageslovenian left 4 days ago, it was great a beautiful city and I wasn’t bothered by scammers or Gypsies once. But to be honest Prague is on the boring side of European cities , the national museum was a joke and the castles and churches that are MUST SEE are not impressive compared to many other European cities but the city great charm ; and great underrated food too I’ll be posting some videos of my trip on this yt channel if you’re interested :)

[@levonalyanakian1831]

@@notsoaverageslovenian I also even drove by Slovenia on our way from Venice to Prague and had lunch at Ljubljana IMHO a better city than Prague ;)

[@TheAussief1]

Showing the difference between clean and dirty glasses was an eye opener.

[@RoadTripTravel]

Very interesting...had no idea! And I've been to Prague many times.

[@davey2487]

The general rule in the Netherlands is that the layer of foam needs to be exactly two fingers thick. That's how you'll get it at every bar or club with trained/practiced bartenders.

[@frostyodran5893]

yeah, in czech you ask for the only foam

[@gregtheflyingwhale6480]

which doesn't make Heineken taste better lol

[@JK-xo9wm]

​@@gregtheflyingwhale6480not sure what taste has to do with this but ok

[@PaulSmith-ju3cv]

There's some truth in it though. When doing bar duty at the hockey club, I've had complaints that there wasn't enough foam in the glass. Coming from the UK that was a bit surprising to say the least!

[@hell043]

important note to a dirty glass. Dirty can also mean with soap. beer glasses need to be washed with little to no soap, if there is still some soapy remains it will turn out like the "dirty" glass. even moreso actually, as the soap is actually made to do this. Therefore: if you are in a pub and you see the signs of a dirty glass, it may just be the owner used too much soap or didnt rinse with water enough. its not necesarily a dirty glass.

[@siggyincr7447]

I was about the comment the same thing. It doesn't need to be "dirty" as in sweaty or greasy. Anything that reduces surface tension will make the head collapse. That could be oils or soap. Even microscopic mineral deposits from evaporated clean water can be sites where bubbles form on the glass.

[@siggyincr7447]

I was about the comment the same thing. It doesn't need to be "dirty" as in sweaty or greasy. Anything that reduces surface tension will make the head collapse. That could be oils or soap. Even microscopic mineral deposits from evaporated clean water can be sites where bubbles form on the glass.

[@bonjonbovi-]

I was about the comment the same thing. It doesn't need to be "dirty" as in sweaty or greasy. Anything that reduces surface tension will make the head collapse. That could be oils or soap. Even microscopic mineral deposits from evaporated clean water can be sites where bubbles form on the glass.

[@Joao-id4dn]

true. to reduce this problem, neutral soap bars are better than liquid detergents to clean the glass. If the soap is not entirely removed from the glass, you will get that airy foam insted of the creamy white beer head.

[@watchguy7383]

I like your vids man! Makes me smile. Greetings from Ukraine!

[@stredelsport]

Many thx again Jan, now from Algier, No pivo here, but people really nice, like in Teplice, Usti, Nad Labem

[@AveryPennington]

Hey Janek and Honza! I studied abroad in Olomouc a few years ago. I watched your videos leading up to the trip to learn more about Czech culture. Now I watch your videos to reminisce and to dream about returning one day. Would you consider creating an honest guide for Olomouc? Thanks for creating excellent content!!

[@namcat53]

I'm very glad you guys are O.K. and back in action with another great, funny, informative, well filmed video showing us yet another great place in Praha. Your generosity is legend. Songs are written and sung in your honor. ...no, It's O.K. they're good songs...Cheers Janek and Honza!

[@blainegammon5977]

Will 100% visit this place after watching this episode 😊

[@patti1044]

So excited to see dark beer and how to order it!

[@ManilAgarwal]

For a guy watching this from a dry place (Gujarat in India), I hated you everytime you sipped beer. But boy am I a fan of your work! Almost moved to Czech Republic watching your videos! Hope to see all the places you suggest some day! Beer!! Cheers!!!

[@lgtv8526]

Tamnai mhari shop naou number aapu su? Lol

[@lylechipperson7482]

at least you get to enjoy charas

[@Kaimicah77]

Left a thumbs up specifically for "Daddy Tapster" and his subsequent eyebrow raise. lol

[@saschaloeffel463]

Great guy and very sympathic

[@FrenchMastiff]

Very informative !

[@oooBASTIooo]

Actually, in the old school Czech pubs you don't need to order a beer at all.. You just need to sit down and someone will bring you a beer ^^ Took me months to be able to drink a Kofola at my pub without having to drink a beer first :D

[@ancestralvision]

Agree, they usually start asking you after like 4-6 rounds :D

[@oooBASTIooo]

@Dusty Chugs It's a Czech non-alcoholic beverage that looks, but tastes nothing like, Cola.

[@Superbus753]

@@oooBASTIooo i absolutely loved Kofola the three times i was in praha but only from the tap in the pub. From the bottles you can buy at the supermarkets Kofola didn’t taste as good.

[@marianmarkovic5881]

Also beer keep on comming to the table when you have about 1inch left in previus glass....

[@cronoz-sensei4259]

Damn, I hope that establishment is still doing well. I might have to visit at some point.

[@yourdadsotherfamily3530]

Yo that tapstet was awesome! He literally showed us the difference in a dirty and clean glass poured in the same cup that was honestly impressive and something to look out for at future bars :3

[@LukDos]

Loved that place, food was very, very good as well.

[@Leodisdude]

I’m from Europe and I’ve been to Prague. But I’ve never seen a beer with a head that size on the illustration

[@Cimlite]

What a place, that looks incredible.

[@ondrejbrabec844]

Prague 🇨🇿 Červený Jelen 🦌 ( Red Deer ) ✌🏻

[@MrYatin89]

@@ondrejbrabec844 Thank you for naming the place in actual language. I couldn't find it. God Bless :)

[@BaronGlory]

I found this video so entertaining to watch, I really enjoyed this one a lot. Well done! Pozdravujem zo Slovenska :)

[@renerosenlund1782]

Will visit that place in mid May, can´t wait to get to Prague again :) Love the beer there.

[@brodarte]

At Cerveny Jelen with Mira enjoying a Hladinka! Thanks for the tips!

[@derlaschi1325]

Interestingly, in Franconia (the northern part of Bavaria, Germany) where I live, there is the same type of a small beer in a big glass, and it's called "Schnitt", pronounced in almost exactly the same way as the "Šnyt". I now wonder whether the Franconian name derived from the Czech one, or vice versa, or whether they have some other common origin. 🤔 By the way, in Franconia the "Schnitt" is typically the last beer you order, and therefore it quite often is for free!

[@ondrejsoroka8170]

I think Šnyt has german etymology it does not sound slavic. Yes it was mentioned in czech youtube channel last free beer.

[@tomastopinka2064]

According to Google, it is derived from the German Schnitt and also used to be free as the last beer, but today it is no longer free in the Czech Republic. In our country, you would probably pay the same as for a small beer because the size roughly corresponds to it.

[@derlaschi1325]

@@ondrejsoroka8170 I just watched the viedo again, but apparently, the English version does not mention it as the last beer. So thank you!

[@derlaschi1325]

@@tomastopinka2064 I just googled for "Šnyt" and with the help of Google translate, I was able to dig a bit more into the word's ethymology. So thanks for the hint! In Franconia, it depends a bit on the pub (and also whether you are a regular) if you have to pay for it or not. And of course, if you order a second or even third "Schnitt", then you definitely will be charged. :-)

[@saiien2]

Well it will probably will come from German because "Šnyt" doesn't have a meaning in Czech language. It is a german word modified to look more Czech .

[@motorwouter]

Love this channel,up to 1 million subs 💪💪💪

[@welshlad6427]

Definitely going here next week and meet the big man. Will try all those beers 🍺 😂

[@MADHIKER777]

My wife & I just returned to USA from Praque. We had toured Portugal, Spain, Northern Italy, Austria, and Bravaria before arriving in Prague. We both agreed that the food and beer in Prague was the best! Please do a video in Kantýna restaurant near the Train station. Fabulous food and fun atmosphere!

[@duartemartins8723]

Nooo my portuguese heart hurts, you went to Portugal, Spain and Italy, countries known worldwide for their amazing food culture and their amazing mediterranean cuisine, one of the most heathy type of cooking in the whole world and you enjoyed more the food in Prague? Noooooooo

[@igerce]

Most American beers should be qualified as "liquids for mostly technical purposes".

[@asortdcookie]

Sounds like you haven't been to the US in a long time, or ever. Sure in the until the mid 2000s beer was pretty mediocre, but over the past 15 years the craft beer scene in the US is massive. You will find a decent beer at most bars and restaurants these days, at least in major cities. Just stay away from the bud light.

[@lylechipperson7482]

you are missing out on the craft beer scene

[@igerce]

@@asortdcookie i live in the USA, in South Carolina. And yes, some craft beers are pretty interesting, but still nowhere near what CZ can offer. I was writing about beer in the average "big stores", you know, the ones that 95% of all Americans drink. Like Bud, Milwaukee, PBR, Yuengling, Coors, and such. It should be a human rights violation to force good, working people to go to look for good beer in some sort of shady establishments. But... even the PBR is a gold compared what you can purchase in Sweden.

[@andersjohansson4934]

@@igerce What's "PBR"?

[@igerce]

@@andersjohansson4934 Pabst Blue Ribbon

[@martincejka3143]

Skvělé video, váš anglický kanál je opravdu skvělý pro lidi jako já co si chtějí angličtinu procvičit ale ještě jí neovládají úplně skvěle.

[@Pyrochemik007]

Ono by to chtělo i tu češtinu trochu pocvičit.

[@martincejka3143]

@@Pyrochemik007 Opravdu si vážím vašeho zájmu o mě a mou češtinu. 👌

[@MichalBrat]

I would argue that Řezané pivo /Cut beer is not for tourists only. They dont offer it too much because it takes time to do it correctly but if a place is not too crowded you should ask for it. Not just because of how it looks, it really tastes nice - I prefer to drink it so that both beers get mixed in my mouth, yummy. (Source: I am Slovak, we have Rezané pivo as well)

[@ashtonwills507]

i really want to go to praug one day and i already know they have fantastic beer but this video just makes me want to go even more know.

[@birraspeople]

Great video!!! Czech beer is so interesting, I have tasted all that ways of serving it even in Spain (I have a friend that works for Pilsner Urquell and can also mix it with Kozel in that way). Hope to get more videos about czech beers in the future!

[@OmmerSyssel]

Urquell is low quality industrial beer.. Get a grip 😉🍻

[@birraspeople]

@@OmmerSyssel low quality?? The rest of the pilsners try to copy them, but Urquell probably has the best quality-price ratio of the world market!

[@Macheda4Life]

In Ireland they call the first two types of serving ''reason for unemployment''

[@giovannigiorgio4622]

I would punch my publican if he tryed that shit over here, Australia. WTF ay....

[@frostyodran5893]

@@giovannigiorgio4622 can people like you understand that you ask for the type of serving to be done? its not like one pub only serves this and other one that. you go into pub ask for it you get it. no one will give you the full foam one out of nowhere

[@EvilOtto580]

Haha, thank you for sharing this.

[@benficaM8888]

now i want to try that milk beer more than ever. I don't think i've seen it anywhere in the world. but i need to try that

[@nemomty]

We have just bought a Lukr faucet to pour a proper Hladinka here in Mexico, so if you are ever in Monterrey, come on over to drink a few beers :)

[@incrediblePsychoheaD]

As a German i never seen this light/dark beer mix, but would totally dig it. Amazing content!

[@dastruc]

I drank that in Russia. It was strange, but very good.

[@OmmerSyssel]

Tradition in whole Eastern Europe.. 🍻

[@stephanweinberger]

In Austria most pubs you can get a "Gemischtes", in some regions also known as "Schnitt" (pronounced exactly like the the Czech "Šnyt", but a quite different thing), which is 50% light and 50% dark beer like the "Řezaný" style (though usually not layered, but just mixed).

[@dave-yj9mc]

Its called a Black and Tan in America.

[@RaYMannSuperFLY]

Cool trivia on the clean glass

[@boogerbears75]

No shit did I come to Prague for 2 days and without knowing stopped in the red stag restaurant and meet the Bartender from this video. Thanks for the video and the drinks brother. Good times

[@PaulinhaVianna]

Wow! Looking forward to be able to travel again and go to Prague to taste those different tap beers (not the dirty one, of course hahahha)! Saving this video to remember the names in the future 😂

[@loubega5140]

We also have one where a drunk man breathes into a mug it's called aier, it's very light and I'm sure you will find quite delicious.

[@wachyification]

Im living 46 years in Prague and I haven't seen anyone ordering a milk, foam only. On the other way a beer has to have foam as without it it looks like urine. Two fingers at least

[@chacheekent8604]

I don't drink beer, but that was an eye-opener!!! Wow!! Who knew a dirty glass would change the nature of the beer so much. I am female. I might try the Mliko, if I can get it in the US.

[@georgebozinovski9401]

They do that to trick tourists into thinking it's supposed to be like that when all they're doing is saving money on kegs.

[@edvinaaviste1551]

Exactly

[@axminsterz4151]

Yeah, nobody drinks foam like that if they do they’re some kind of pervert or something lol

[@Muddy.Teabagger]

@@axminsterz4151 perverts don't drink beer like that..

[@oriplaydirty]

@@Muddy.Teabagger FBI OPEN UP

[@doposud]

True , if you would give a MILK to czech person in a pub when he ordered normal beer i know guys that would throw the glass on a barman . Not that i approve sotcha behavior but i would understand it :D

[@sebbes333]

5:50 Thanks for this demonstration, this was really useful knowledge :D

[@simonp37]

I had brisket there and it was amazing. Can highly recommend the food there too :)

[@baliorne]

My family is Austrian and my opa has sent beers back for having too much foam on them so definately strange to me haha

[@gdgjgxghxfjb537]

I don’t even like beer but this video is so interesting

[@Kevin-ne2fr]

Definitely just learned something about dirty glasses. Good to know!

[@jackdeath]

Now, you answered a life-long mystery to me. I always wondered what my dad was ordering when he told the bartender he wanted beer in a dirty glass. Because of this video and the comments below, I learned it was because he wanted less foam and more beer per pull of the tap.

[@mariuszarszylo1476]

I never knew about the dirty glass foam trick. I feel like a lot of bars in the US have this dirty issue.

[@fortnitetrashcan8308]

they dont have to be dirty it could also be soap residue left on the glass

[@Gunzee]

Clean everything, especially the pipes. Got a headache after just 1 pint. Being British said sorry in a low volume to my mate and we left.

[@kingsgaurd]

Love it! I hope to visit Cerveny Jelen when we visit Prague in about a month. I think I will order a snyt although the Rezany looks fantastic (I like dark beer).

[@Pyrochemik007]

As a tourist, head to national technical museum too. First cars, motorbikes, bikes, airplanes and locomotives are on display. If you played original Mafia (I), you will get in touch with the cars you drove 20 years ago!

[@Kum2Sharma]

You should do a detailed and honest review of all the city cards that are available in Prague. As a person trying to plan a trip, its really confusing- to buy or not to buy.

[@reaplikacija]

@honestguide will be trying some of the beers when visiting Prague in September. looking forward to check out your many recommendations. Alas what is missing from your videos, is some spots for craft beer in Prague. There should be decent places in Prague to get the selection of many beer varieties. So will be looking for places that has beers from Nachmelena Opice brewery and alike

[@ShooterEXE]

In Poland we dont have this, we have just beer. I think only our southern, funny talking friends (from Czech Republic) have so much types of serving beer ;)

[@paulswen]

поляк пишет что чехи смешно разговаривают 😂😭

[@TheForeignCitizen]

Exactly.

[@Al-jw5kf]

@@paulswen точно точно 😂😂

[@vaclav_fejt]

Not even Silesians?

[@vaclav_fejt]

@Ref's Channel Of course it is the standard, it's the best way of serving beer most of the time. However, a "classic" Czech pub barman should know how to serve these variants. I wouldn't expect that from that low standard of Czech pubs, where the patrons just want some beer, they don't care about nice environment, good brands, well-served beer or even clean glasses and which you still find sometimes full of smokers, despite the ban, no wonder. I wouldn't recommend those to tourists.