Beer Bubbles

[Murdoch]

I`ll apologise in advance for a stupid question
What is the significance of the size of the bubbles in beer ?
Generally they seem small but sometimes I see larger bubbles or a combination of both small & big bubbles in the same glass ?

 

[felten]

I was trying to think of a stupid answer but I couldn't... so I guess maybe smaller bubbles last longer, give better head, and aren't as coarse on the tongue.

 

[Bribie G]

 

[Yob]

so I guess maybe smaller bubbles last longer, give better head, and aren't as coarse on the tongue.

aaah..!!! you Know Bubbles too

 

[Fireman Sam]

is it too soon for a Bubbles the Monkey and Michael Jackson joke ?

 

[IainMcLean]

I seem to recall someone telling me nitrogen makes the bubbles smaller and stops the CO2 from escaping from the beer as quickly... Haven't read Bribie's attachment yet though - that might have the answer.