Champagne researchers discover why bubbles rise the way they do

Glasses of sparkling water, beer, champagne and brut were analysed for the study

Champagne: Researchers discover why bubbles rise the way they do (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Whether you call it a glass of bubbly, bubbles or fizz, champagne is worthy of a toast, and now researchers have discovered why its bubbles rise in the way they do.

Unlike other fizzy drinks like beer or soda, bubbles in champagne go up in a straight line.