Beer Head - Importance

Importance

Consumers tend to place a lot of importance on beer heads: too much of a head is undesirable because it detracts from the mass of the drink (similar to carbonated soda drinks), but on the other hand, a beer drink is viewed as incomplete unless it has a head, and the specific form of head expected for the type of beer. Some view beer heads as important because they give off the aroma of the beer. Another opinion is that it is important for the aesthetic look of the beer. The commercial significance of the head has led to extensive academic study, and sophisticated analysis techniques.

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