froth

The white foam on the top of beer (Schaum)

STATISTICS

IN THE PRESS

The froth on beer (also called 'the head') is a good small talk subject. With the exception of Guinness-type beers, the British can get upset if there is too much froth. They think they are paying for bubbles and not for beer.

TIP: Warn the British that a Pils or a Weizenbeer needs a lot of froth.

Paul Smith

Did you
know?

froth
noun

1.    A mass of bubbles in or on a liquid; foam.
2.    Salivary foam released as a result of disease or exhaustion.
3.    Something unsubstantial or trivial.
4.    A fit of resentment or vexation: was in a froth over the long delay.

Origin: Middle English, from Old Norse frodha

Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition


IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:

"This is a German bar Bob, expect a lot of froth on your beer"

"What he says is all froth, there's never anything substantial in his statements"

More Word Quizzes: