1 of Life's Great Questions

[Elidor]

How'd they get that little plastic ball into my bottle of Guinness???
Why do they call it a "rocket widget?"
Why does the bottle sound like a squirrel having sex when I open it?
(Well, okay, that's three...)

[mr_hat]

1. Not sure, but I've heard "squatting" is involved(?)

[PollyPurplePants]

2. Extremely useful Guinness info

Check out this site... for info on the widget. Doesn't necessarily answer the question EXACTLY, but it's interesting:

http://www.briansbelly.com/beerbelly/guinness.shtml

Yum... Guinness.
:beer:

[Elidor]

3. thanks

Fascinating info.


"In the bottle, the rocket shape helps keep the widget oriented correctly. When you pop the cap, most of the pressure is released from a hole in the bottom of the rocket widget which has compressed beer along with gaseous nitrogen. Then with each additional sip as you drink, a little more pressure is released, a little more agitation occurs and a tiny head is kept on the beer in the bottle."

Thank god for rocket scientists! :beer: