Practice Makes Perfect

Some of the things that I learn behind the bar are kind of weird. For example, why do English-folk always ruin their beers with "dashes" and "shandys" of lemonade? Just order a Bacardi Breezer or something! Don't ruin the purity of a fine beer... It's beyond me, but I do it for them anyway.

However, I have been learning more interesting things as well. First of all, I have an ever increasing repertoire of funny drink names that actually mean something to me. A St. Clemonts is one, and another of my favourites so far is the Moscow Mule.

But my favourite thing recently has been an increasing appreciation for the art of Guinness pouring. I think I may be snotty about my Guinnesses (Guinnii??) when I get back to America, because no one pours them properly there! I love making them here, and after a few months of practice I've learned how to make designs on the foam as well, including hearts and shamrocks. Come down to the pub and I'll show you!