Lacing is cool

[mgr_stl]

I enjoy a beer that laces my glass from top to bottom as I drink. That said, is there anything in particular that lacing indicates as far as the quality or taste of the beer?

 

[Hello]

I just thought it showed good head retention.

 

[NTXBrauer]

Lacing occurs from a protein molecule that naturally occurs in barley. Depending on your recipe, there may be more of this protein available, which would increase the level of lacing. The abundance of this protein increases the likelihood for lacing of beer head to occur on the side of your glass. There is no correlation between lacing and beer quality or taste, that I am aware of.

 

[Teromous]

I suggest listening to this episode of The Sunday Session from The Brewing Network with Dr. Charles Bamforth where he discusses this topic in great depth.

 

[CaptKiRkLeS]

It's a good indication of beer-clean glassware.

 

[dkevinb]

I suggest listening to this episode of The Sunday Session from The Brewing Network with Dr. Charles Bamforth where he discusses this topic in great depth.

I'm listening to Dr. Charles Bamforth's "Brewmaster's Art: The History and Science of Beer Making" on audio book during my long commutes. It's fascinating, and he's an excellent writer and speaker. I highly recommend it. One of the lectures is on head, foam and lacing.

 

[grathan]

I poured a Mich Ultra in a glass after a Omission IPA last night and the lacing had persisted. While not changing the flavor of the Michelob it definitely added to it's desirability.

 

[Beernik]

I'm listening to Dr. Charles Bamforth's "Brewmaster's Art: The History and Science of Beer Making" on audio book during my long commutes. It's fascinating, and he's an excellent writer and speaker. I highly recommend it. One of the lectures is on head, foam and lacing.

He was on Beer Smith's podcast about a month ago. I think it was on flavor stability.

 

[dryboroughbrewing]

Hmm post on lacing, I'm going to throw in the obligatory TSA link.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TakeSomeAdvice

Sorry, I couldn't resist.