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High Life Recipe

Inspired by Tony's Baltimore Grill
Time5m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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For one draft pint (High Life pour)

Method

Draft Beer Pouring Procedure

1

Prepare glass and tap

Chill a clean pint glass in a refrigerator or pour ice water into it for a few minutes, then discard the ice water just before pouring. Flush the draft tap briefly with cold water (about 8 fl oz) to clear any stale beer or residue from the line and to cool the faucet.

2

Hold glass at angle

Hold the chilled pint glass at a 45-degree angle under the faucet. Position the lip of the glass about 1–2 inches from the faucet opening to reduce splash and excessive foam.

3

Start the pour

Open the tap fully in a single smooth motion to promote a clean pour. Let beer flow down the side of the glass while maintaining the 45-degree angle. Aim to fill the glass until it's roughly three-quarters full.

4

Straighten and finish

When the glass is about three-quarters full, gradually straighten it to vertical and finish pouring to create a 3/4–1 inch head of foam. Close the tap in a single smooth motion to avoid drips and excessive foam.

5

Serve

Wipe any drips from the glass rim if necessary. Optionally, serve with a lemon wedge on the side if the drinker prefers a citrus accent (note: not traditional for High Life). Present immediately so the beer is bright and carbonated.