How to pour the perfect pint of Guinness.

How to pour the perfect pint of Guinness.

ADELAIDE has a new national champion. Tanika Prowse, function and events co-ordinator at the Elephant British Pub, just off Rundle St in the East End, took out the award for best Guinness pourer in the country on Monday.

The finals were held in Sydney, and Tanika had to pour the perfect Guinness and engage the crowd as four experts judged the balance of body and head. She was pitted against four other state champions – one was eliminated in each round.

Tanika, 24, took out the state award last month at late notice – the Elephant’s competitor had to withdraw, leaving her with just 10 minutes to prepare.

Tanika has worked at the Elephant for five years.

Naturally, Tanika won a trip to Ireland for two — she’s taking her fiance.

Tanika counts herself as more of a cider or wine drinker than beer aficionado, but says Guinness is “definitely my favourite pour”.

How to pour the perfect pint of Guinness.