Why does beer carbonation seem different from soda carbonation?

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Why does beer carbonation seem different from soda carbonation?

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Only partially related but an interesting thing to know in regards to carbonation via yeast vs forced carbonation.

This is something I learned during wines class at the culinary institute. Bubbles from naturally fermented yeast carbonation will corkscrew up through the liquid, bubbles from artificially carbonated will go straight up through the liquid. I know we were taught the why of it but I do not remember that bit.

I am not a beer drinker but I can confirm that bubble rule also applies to homemade yeast carbonated soda in addition to hard cider and meads.