Brooklyn Beckham has been accused of "rage-baiting" Guinness drinkers and leaving "the whole of Ireland weeping" after sharing a photograph of a badly poured pint in an incorrect glass on Instagram on Thursday.
The aspiring chef posted an image showing a frosted glass of the Irish stout to his Instagram story, triggering swift backlash from the alcohol brand's cult following.
Devotees of the famous Irish stout take the art of pouring a Guinness extremely seriously. Traditional guidance and brand experts recommend using a dry, room-temperature imperial pint glass and following a strict two-part pouring method, which includes a 90-second waiting time to let the top rise and allow the liquid to settle into its signature ruby-black color.
Social media users quickly flooded the comments section on the post by the eldest son of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, accusing the 27-year-old of intentionally provoking stout fans.
Critical followers questioned the quality of the drink shown in the picture. One commenter wrote: "Whoever pulled that so called pint should be sacked... Rage bait for Guinness drinkers... The whole of Ireland wept..."
Another follower added: "Waiting for the entire Irish community to comment... Looks like it hasn't been poured properly or something is wrong with it."
However, several fans stepped in to defend the social media personality, arguing that the pint was "still rising" and simply undergoing the standard 90-second settling phase required during a proper pour.
Previous Guinness Controversies
Thursday's reaction was not the first time Beckham has riled stout enthusiasts with his bartending skills. He previously faced public scrutiny during an outing with his then-girlfriend, actress Chloe Moretz.
During that trip, Moretz shared a picture of Beckham standing behind a bar pouring a pint of Guinness. The photograph was subsequently reshared on Twitter, where one critic posted: "Look at how smug Brooklyn Beckham is with himself for pouring this abysmal pint of Guinness."
Defending Nicola Peltz Online
The controversy over his drink picture arrived just one day after Beckham jumped to the defense of his wife, Nicola Peltz, during an online dispute regarding her weight.
The hot sauce entrepreneur hit back at critics in the comments section of his latest Instagram cookery video after a follower questioned Peltz's appearance. The commenter asked: "Do you comment on everyone who is concerned about your wife and how sickly she looks? She puts herself out there, feed her."
Beckham responded directly to the remark, writing: "Don't ever talk about my wife. She's absolutely beautiful and you should never comment on a woman's body. It's disgraceful."
Beckham has been married to Peltz, 31, since 2022, and the couple renewed their wedding vows last year following an ongoing feud with his family. Peltz shed weight specifically for her starring role as a ballerina named Margo in the upcoming indie drama Prima, committing to an intensive training regimen and a strict diet to prepare for the character.
Cottage Pie Recipe Criticism
In addition to standing up for his wife, Beckham also addressed viewers who criticized his homemade cottage pie tutorial in the same cooking video.
When followers questioned his culinary technique, Beckham replied: "I'm obviously not a professional chef."
Social media users described his dish as "watery" and offered numerous tips on how he could improve the recipe. Commenters instructed him to drain the mincemeat properly, allow the meat mixture to cool before spreading the mashed potato layer on top, and finish the dish with a generous sprinkling of cheese.
