Does Guinness still use the widget?
Diageo has confirmed that Guinness cans no longer have the floating widget, thanks to Covid-19. “The fixed widget can is slightly smaller at 470mls. “This temporary change was made simply to ensure the supply of Guinness Draught in a can – it contains exactly the same Guinness, just in a different can format.”
Can you recycle Guinness cans with widget?
Guinness cans (including the widget inside all cans of Draught Guinness) are 100 percent recyclable, and the company hopes that this reduction in plastic will reduce waste even further.
Is Guinness good for your stomach?
Fibre. Since its primary ingredient is Barley, Guinness is also a great source of fibre. A 2018 CNN report found that the drink has some of the highest levels of fibre found in any beer. This means that Guinness can potentially aid digestion, as well as bring other benefits of fibre.
Why did they take the widget out of Guinness cans?
The fixed widget can is slightly smaller at 470mls. This temporary change was made simply to ensure the supply of Guinness Draught in a can – it contains exactly the same Guinness, just in a different can format.
What can you do with Guinness widget?
The purpose of the widget is to release the CO2 from some of the beer in the can to create the head. The widget is a plastic, nitrogen-filled sphere with a tiny hole in it. The sphere is added to the can before the can is sealed. It floats in the beer, with the hole just slightly below the surface of the beer.
How do you recycle a Guinness can?
Place the can in your aluminum bin β be sure to rinse the can and shake it dry first. If your local recycler accepts polypropylene, put the widget with your plastic recycling. Many recycling plants have systems that can identify plastic widgets but those that don’t are likely to discard the cans.
Is Guinness good for your hair?
Beer is also said to stimulate circulation in the scalp, which is excellent for hair health and growth. Plus, Guinness is a pH of 4.5 (yes, I tested it with a pH strip. You’re welcome.), which means it supports the natural pH of hair, which is critical for keeping the cuticle happy (more on pH and hair another time).
What is the widget in a Guinness can?
The world famous Guinness widget uses an ingenious nitrogen filled capsule that surges with bubbles when the ring pull is opened β replicating the draught experience in a can. βThe widget uses an ingenious nitrogen filled capsule that surges with bubbles when the can is opened.β
Who invented the widget for Guinness?
The widget was invented after years of development by two brewers, Tony Carey and Sammy Hildebrand, of Guinness in Dublin, in 1968. It was granted a patent in the UK in 1972 and in the United States 1989. It was introduced commercially by Guinness in cans in 1988 and in bottles in 1999.