Time for the next beer? Always.
But why not open it in style? Forget the bottle opener: Bier Matt’s random object of choice is usually a fork or spoon with a stiff, plain metal handle. Avoid rounded edges and anything with a decorative/comfort grip – manly bottle-openage annihilates these.
Hit the ceiling for triple points!
Here’s how:
Step 1: In your non-dominant hand, grip the top of the bottle as you would a bottle of champagne. Leave a gap of about 1.5mm between the bottle cap and your index finger.
Step 2: Arm yourself with your utensil of choice. Hold the fork, for example, in your dominant hand as you might a toothbrush, prongs away from you. Point the handle end of the fork down to the bottle cap at an angle of about 45 degrees.
Step 3: Slip the fork handle between the cap and your finger and tighten your grip. The fork should be half way up the first bone of your finger, resting on the fleshy side part. (Preparation is everything – grip tightly!)
Step 4: Suddenly, and it won’t work unless it’s fast and sudden, lever the fork downwards, maintaining a firm grip around the fork and bottle cap.
If you do it right, your finger will work like the support of a seesaw, transmitting the force from one side to the other. You’ll know you’ve got it right if the bottle seems to open itself – actually I’m sure there is some truth in this, what with the pressure and all that.
Top Tip:
Works GREAT with wheat beers – all that yeasty power guns the lid off with a righteous BOOM.
Danger Rating:
5/10 (watch your eyes!)
Posted on April 4, 2011
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