A can is a fixed dose — but you are not obliged to drink all of it. Partial servings are how you calibrate safely, and how a beginner gets real value out of a single can. Here’s how to do it properly.
Why Partial Servings Matter
The single best predictor of a bad first experience is drinking a full, unfamiliar strength in one go. Splitting a can lets you meet a new MIT level halfway, at zero extra cost. It is the seltzer equivalent of starting low.
The Technique
- Chill the can thoroughly first. Cold liquid holds carbonation far better once opened.
- Pour by eye into a glass. A 12oz can is roughly 355ml; half is about 6oz. Marked measuring glasses make this exact if you want precision.
- Seal the remainder immediately. Decant into a small bottle with as little air space as possible, or use a can cap, and refrigerate.
- Drink the rest within 24 hours — but not within 24 hours of the first half. That’s a second dose, not a continuation.
Partial Serving Maths
| Can | Half | Third |
|---|---|---|
| 55mg MIT | ~28mg | ~18mg |
| 100mg MIT | 50mg | ~33mg |
| 125mg MIT | ~63mg | ~42mg |
| 175mg MIT | ~88mg | ~58mg |
What Not to Do
- Don’t leave an open can out overnight and drink it flat the next day — refrigerate and seal it.
- Don’t “top up” after 20 minutes. Onset is 15–30 minutes; judging at 20 is judging too early.
- Don’t dilute and assume it’s weaker. Adding water spreads the same MIT over more liquid — the dose is unchanged.