title_body: How do I get good layer seperation for a Shock Top Choc-top?
upvoted_answer: As mentioned by @Fishtoaster (and as depicted in the cat gif) pouring over the back of a spoon is definitely a must - you really want to make sure none of the top layer breaks into the bottom layer.
  There are a few other ways to make your layering more effective as well.
  As seen in the animated gif, a curved beer glass is used. Ideally, you want it to have this shape
  
  (source: kegerator.com)
  If you use a regular pint glass it will have a greater potential of mixing the layers.
  A common mistake when making these layers is to get as close to 50% as possible. The downside is that as you drink it, it will mix with these portions. Ideally, you should be looking at a 70% base, 30% top in order to have and maintain two defined layers.