Hold the glass at a 45° to the tap just below the spout. The Pour Pull the tap handle fully forward and allow the Guinness to flow down the side of the glass; Slowly straighten the glass as it fills; Shut off the tap when the Guinness is approx. 15-20mm (1⁄2” – 3⁄4”) from the top. Never put the tap spout into the Guinness.

The Guinness-endorsed standard pour is a 6-step process, and goes as follows: Step 1 Use a Guinness-branded glass with the harp logo. Step 2 Hold the glass on the bottom with your pointer finger on the harp. Aim the spout at the harp, at a 45° angle. Step 3 Pull the spout toward you and pour until the glass is ¾ full (to the top of the harp logo).

Pour the Guinness draught into a glass tilted at 45 degrees, until it is three-quarters full. Allow the surge to settle before filling the glass completely to the top. Your perfect pint, complete with its creamy white head, just domed proud of the glass rim, is then ready to drink.