BANGKOK — 24 July 2026, Aside from the romantic atmosphere of the wedding of Thai stars Nadech Kugimiya and “Yaya” Urassaya Sperbund, another detail that has taken the online world by storm is the beer served to guests.
Photos widely shared on the Instagram Stories of numerous wedding guests showed the newlyweds’ portrait appearing on the foam of beer glasses, and even Nadech and Yaya themselves joined in by sharing the moment. This sparked a viral conversation, with many praising it as one of the wedding’s most creative ideas. It also left many online users wondering whether the images had been digitally edited, generated by AI or created using another special technique.
As it turns out, the foam portraits were not the result of photo editing. They were produced using German Tawandang Foam Art, a technology developed for German Tawandang fresh beer under the Carabao Group, which prints images directly onto freshly poured beer foam. The system can produce portraits, logos and greetings on the surface of the foam.
The secret behind this technology begins with the creation of uniquely dense, stable microfoam through quality control throughout the production process, as well as temperature regulation, pressure control and precise pouring techniques. This ensures the foam’s surface is smooth enough for printing.
Food-grade edible colouring is then used to print the image onto the foam, allowing the beer to remain safe to consume without affecting the quality or safety of the drink.
While Foam Art is capturing attention with its designs, the producer’s objective goes far beyond aesthetics. It also highlights the quality of the draft beer itself. In the beer industry, foam is an important element in preserving the aromas of hops and malt, enhancing mouthfeel and serving as an indicator of properly poured draft beer.
Therefore, the detailed and long-lasting foam is the result of consistent brewing and serving standards, making printed Foam Art designs possible rather than serving as simply a decorative feature.
Beyond printing portraits of newlyweds, the technology can also print company logos, guests’ names, facial images and personalised messages onto the beer foam. It has increasingly been used at weddings, corporate events, product launches and marketing events to create distinctive experiences and add excitement for guests.
At Nadech and Yaya’s wedding, the personalised beer glasses became one of the event’s highlights, with many guests photographing and sharing them online. The viral moment also introduced many social media users to German Tawandang Foam Art.
What many once regarded as simply a layer of beer foam has now become a miniature canvas for art, demonstrating how even the smallest serving detail can leave a lasting impression and become part of the memories of a special occasion.
