A beer pong game gone wrong? Nope — it’s just the “widget,” a device invented by Guinness to mimic the consistency of a nitro draught beer. Here’s everything you need to know about that ...

Ever wondered why there’s a plastic ball in your can of Guinness? It’s not just a quirky feature—it’s brilliant beer science.

Stephen O'Kelly, Guinness Global Brand Director "In 1991, the Guinness widget won the Queen's Award for Technological Achievement, the first time this accolade was awarded to a brewing company.