King Charles successfully pulled a "perfect" pint of Guinness at the official launch of the new Guinness Open Gate Brewery London in Covent Garden. The King followed the traditional pouring ritual under the guidance of experience ambassador Leo Ravina, marking the opening of the brewery and visitor attraction.
Ravina instructed the King to hold the glass «at a 45 degree angle – very important – it's not 46 or 44, precisely 45» before filling it around three quarters full. The complete process took 119.5 seconds, including the crucial settling time before topping up the pint.
The finished pint received a festive touch. The brewery printed the words «Merry Christmas» and a sprig of holly on top using edible dyes.
Ambassador's Verdict
Ravina declared the result «that's a perfect pint of Guinness». The King responded modestly: «if you say so». The ambassador later praised the royal effort: «He did great, that was an ideal pint of Guinness. He's got the job – he's hired.»
King Charles also sampled three different beers from the brewery's basement micro brewery. He tasted a porter, a winter warmer, and an apricot sour, noting that the apricot sour did not taste like a traditional beer.
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