Incoprea Theory
Vol. XXIV · 219

Theory 133/Beer foam/Rate lens

Foam Forms at Pour Rate

The claim

Foam volume is set by the rate of gas release during pouring rather than by carbonation level.

01Mechanism

Foam requires nucleation and shear; the pour rate determines how much gas is released as bubbles.

02Prediction

Foam should track pour rate.

03Refutation

Foam tracking carbonation would remove the pour.