Jeff Flowers on July 31, 2013 61 Comments Every beer geek I know has their own collection of pint glasses sitting at their house. Whether they stole them from bars they’ve visited over the years or bought them online, their collection of pint glasses is always growing. But, there are many types of beer glasses besides the pint. And even then, there are a couple different styles of pint glasses. While it may be the most popular beer glass in America today, the pint wasn’t always the chosen one. There is a wide variety of beer glassware available for you to choose from, and they each have their own unique characteristics. In fact, some glassware is designed specifically to help preserve the foam head of your beer, while others are designed to help enhance the colors of your brew. It’s important to remember that it’s more than just a glass that holds your beer; it’s a delivery mechanism that brings out the unique flavors, colors and aroma of your favorite beer. The type of glass you use has the ability to make or break your overall experience. Let’s take a look at the most common types of beer glasses, and what they mean for you and your favorite beer. 1. Pint Glasses / Shaker Pints While there are multiple kinds of pint glasses, the American pint glass is probably the most common glass for beer, in the United States at least. This is the glass that you will likely be served in a bar or restaurant. The American Pint Glass, sometimes called a Shaker glass, has a simple and somewhat skinny cylindrical shape that gets wider as it goes up. This type of pint glass typically holds 16 oz. and is common to use with most type of beers, including lagers and ales, as well as other styles such as IPAs, stouts and porters. The English pint glass, also commonly referred to as an Imperial or Nonic glass, is shaped much like the American pint, but has a slight lip near the top. The English pint also holds 20 oz. and is usually preferred for drinking English ales and lagers. This type of glassware is cheap to manufacture, cheap to buy and easy to drink out of. Bars love to stock the pint glass because they’re easy to clean and simple to stack. All of which is probably why it’s the go-to glassware for most beer enthusiasts. 2. Beer Mugs The beer mug is one of my personal favorites, because it’s incredibly robust, easy to use and holds a lot of beer. Common in England, Germany and the United States, this type of beer glass comes in all sizes. The main characteristic of the beer mug is its wide cylindrical shape with a handle on the side. The thick glass walls helps insulate your brew to keep it cool, while the handle helps prevent your hands from inadvertently warming up your beer (or dropping it when you’ve had too many). Sometimes beer mugs will have dimples throughout the glass. While most believe this is merely for decorative purposes, others argue that the dimples help a drinker appreciate the overall color and clarity of their beer. No matter what you believe, there’s no denying the popularity of this beer glass. They’re easy to use, strong enough to toast your friends in a hearty manner, and it holds plenty of beer! 3. Beer Steins The beer stein is very similar to the mug. In fact, so common that these two types of beer glasses are often confused as the same, but they are not. While they have the same shape, steins come equipped with a hinged lid and a lever for your thumb to open said lid easily. Additionally, steins are traditionally made out of a wider variety of materials, including porcelain, stoneware, pewter, silver and wood. ’Stein’ is an abbreviated form of Steinzeugkrug, the German word for stoneware jug or tankard. Historically, steins were preferred because it was widely believed the lids were more sanitary and would ultimately prevent the bubonic plague. In fact, in the early 16th century many communities throughout Europe had passed laws requiring food and beverage containers have lids. While beer steins are still commonly used today, they are mostly regarded as ornamental or souvenir glassware amongst the majority of beer drinkers. Most people prefer the convenience of a pint glass, over the traditions of a stein. 4. Goblets & Chalices Goblets are one of the larger, more extravagant types of glassware that beer drinkers come across. Unlike pint glasses that hold a specified amount of liquid, goblets can be found in a variety of sizes. Goblets can be described as having a long thick stem, with a bowl sitting on top. Chalices are another common name for goblets, as they have the same shape. Chalices usually have thicker glass walls and may be heavier. You may find some goblets and chalices even have a gold or silver rim. This is merely decorative and serves no real purpose in terms of improving the quality of beer. Goblets and chalices are great choices for heavy, malty beers, such as Belgian ales and German Bocks. This type of glassware has a wide opening that assists a beer drinker in analyzing the overall flavor profile and aromas. 5. Pilsner Glasses This type of beer glass is tall and skinny with little-to-no curvatures as it goes up. The pilsner glass is designed and used primarily for lighter beers, such as pilsners, of course. Typically, there are a variety of sizes of pilsner glasses, but for the most part they all hold slightly less beer than a pint glass. The slender design allows drinkers to appreciate the colors and carbonation bubbles within their beer. The slightly wider top of the glass also helps retain the foam head of your beer, and bring out its true flavor profile and aromas. This type of beer glass is incredibly popular amongst Americans and Europeans, with its popularity only growing as the years go on. They’re not only fun to drink out of, but they enhance your ability to appreciate the true taste of your beer. The only downside, is that they typically hold less beer than other types of beer glasses. Although, it must be noted that some pilsner glasses will vary in size, so the one you’re currently drinking out of may not be a downside at all. 6. Weizen Glasses Weizen glasses are often confused with pilsner glasses, due to their similar shape and size. The main difference between these two styles, is that the Weizen glasses have more curvature to them, especially at the top of the glass. Starting with a strong, narrow base, the glass has a distinctive curve to it as it goes up. This type of beer glass is much taller than a pint glass, and usually holds at least ½ a liter of beer. Another important characteristic, weizen glasses are designed for and primarily used for wheat beers (Weizenbier). The curved lip at the top of the glass helps trap and encourage a thick foam head, allowing for you to appreciate the full aroma and flavor that comes along with wheat beers. However, be wary of the fruit that is usually served on the rim of wheat beers, especially at bars, as the acidity and juice of the fruit could destroy the foam head. 7. Snifters This type of beer glassware is somewhat rare to find out in public. However, don’t let that stop you from trying it out. You may have already heard of the snifter glass, as it is usually used for tasting cognac and brandy, but many people don’t realize that it’s also great at enriching the aromatics of beer. The unique shape of the glass allows you to swirl your beer around, stirring up the volatiles which helps bring out the full aroma of your brew. This type of glass looks kinda like the offspring of a wine glass and a goblet. It’s small with a thin stem and footer, but the large bowl on top holds plenty of liquid. Despite how much it can hold, with this type of glass you probably don’t want to fill it all the way up to the rim, as it’s typically reserved for beers with strong flavors and aromas. If you fill it up to the rim it may prohibit you from enjoying the full experience. This type of beer glass is typically used for stronger beers, such as Double or Imperial IPAs and Belgian IPAs, and is a favorite amongst beer enthusiasts. 8. Tulip & Thistle Glasses Another two popular beer glasses to try out are the Tulip and the Thistle glass. Designed to trap and maintain the foam head, the tulip glass helps enhance the flavor and aromatics of hoppy and malty brews. Much like the goblets and snifters, these types of beer glasses have a small stem and footer with a unique, tulip-like bowl on top. The top rim curves outward, forming a lip that helps ensnare the foam head. The thistle glass resembles a stretched-out version of the tulip. It has the same stumpy stem, with a bulb-like bowl, but it’s slightly taller and has less curves around the lip. The thistle glass is typically reserved and designed for Scottish Ales, as the “thistle” is Scotland’s official flower. Much like the snifter, the tulip glass is commonly used for stronger brews, such as Double IPAs, Belgian ales and barleywines. The bulb-like bowl allows you to generously swirl around your beer, releasing the full aromas. This is another type of beer glass that is a popular amongst beer geeks. 9. Stange Glasses The stange glass (or stangen glass) is also commonly referred to as a strange glass, stick glass, pole glass or rod glass. This type of beer glass is named this not because it’s a weird looking glass, but because “stange” is the German word for rod… and that’s exactly what it resembles. The stange glass is tall and slender, much like a “Tom Collins” glass. It’s easily the most boring looking beer glass on this list, but its use can be traced back for decades. No beer glass list is complete without the stange. The shape of this glass is generally the same, but the size can vary. Generally, this type of beer glass will hold around 6.5 ounces, but it seems that in recent times larger versions are making their way out onto the market. This glassware is typically reserved for delicate beers, such as German Kölsch, to help intensify the flavors and aromas. The main benefit of this type of beer glass is that it has a firmer concentration of the important volatiles within the beer, allowing you to get a real sense of its flavor. 10. Tasting & Sampler Glasses The tasting glass, also called a sampler glass, can be found in all shapes and sizes. We add it to our list of beer glasses, because they are commonly found throughout >brewery tours and pubs. Not to mention, every beer geek I know has their own special collection of tasting glasses at their home. Taster glasses typically hold a fraction of the amount of a pint glass, ranging from 2.5 to 6 ounces of beer. They’re purposely designed this way so you can sample a beer, without becoming intoxicated. Taster glasses are also handy for sampling a couple of draft beers at your local pub, without committing yourself to the full pint. Or, if you and your buddies buy a rare, expensive brew, taster glasses are a great way to split it up and allow everyone to experience the full flavor. What’s your favorite type of beer glass? As you can see, there is a wide variety of beer glasses out there. Every single one of them are designed to enhance the over all experience you get from your favorite style of beer. To answer the most obvious question — Yes, the type of glass you drink your beer out of, does play a role in the overall experience you have. Despite your awesome pint glass collection, we hope that the above list has encouraged you to expand your collection to other styles of glassware. Even if you only debut your snifter once a year, just having it makes your collection all the more impressive. So, which type of beer glass is your favorite? Let’s hear it in the comments below.
pilsner guy says July 31, 2013 at 8:07 pm Great list. I knew there were different kinds of glasses for beer, but damn… who knew they all served various purposes? I thought their only function was to hold beer. Reply
Violet says August 30, 2019 at 12:53 am One type I didn’t see in your list is the McGiinty glass, which my grandfather had in his taverns, in the early 40’s. Reply
Dan Gaspar says August 6, 2013 at 2:24 pm Funny you mention the Snifter Glass for beer; I was just reading about it being good for fine Champagnes as well. Apparently its a glass for enjoying any kind of fine drink! Reply
Dan says August 6, 2013 at 3:19 pm I recently got a pair of Spiegelau IPA glasses, which are amazing at capturing, showcasing, and activating the unique nose and flavor profiles of IPA and other hop-forward beers. The bowl shape captures volatiles perfectly. The “stem” area has spiral-shaped ridges that swirls the beer as you drink from it, bringing a lot of nucleation and flavor activation, especially to the last few sips of the beer. They seemed like a total gimmick to me at first, but using them, they really do bring out an IPA’s flavor. Reply
Personalized Pint Glasses says August 9, 2013 at 4:40 am I’d still go with the classic pint glass for me nothing beats the taste of a beer when it is served in a pint glass as a matter of fact I have several personalized pint glasses that I use for special occasions. Reply
David White says January 7, 2017 at 10:26 am I am with you, nothing but a good old American style pint glass for this beer drinker. I have to laugh when I read or hear someone talk about the nuances of beer – the color, the head, “notes,” or how it feels on the tongue. I judge a beer only on, I like it or I do not like it. Reply
Ben says February 8, 2017 at 3:31 pm While it’s fine the way you feel (I also like a good pint glass and have several), judging anything by the statement “I like it” or “I do not like it” really sells it short. The nuances of beer are just descriptions that someone can attribute to why they do or don’t like it in the first place. So what’s wrong with a person having an actual understanding of WHY they don’t like something? If anything, having an understanding of why you like something makes it easier to find other beers that you are more likely to enjoy. Could say the same thing about music, there’s always deeper levels to enjoy things at. Would you also laugh at someone who is able to talk about the same nuances that a guitar player has with his sound? Anyway, it’s good to stay open minded. Reply
Dan says September 16, 2013 at 8:40 am The pint glass shouldn’t even be in this list. It’s not a beer glass. It’s a shaker meant for mixing drinks. Bars started using them to serve beer because they are cheap and easy to stack. But their shape DESTROYS the true flavor of the beer, not complement it. Reply
MikeA says March 27, 2017 at 4:23 pm Your confusing a pint glass with a Boston shaker glass. A Boston shaker glass is similar to a pint glass (almost identical), but is smaller. A pint glass is not the same and is an official beer glass. Bars never use Boston shaker glasses for beer, because they are more expensive than pint glasses as the Boston shaker glasses are more robust so they don’t break when you’re shaking up drinks. Reply
Bill says October 22, 2013 at 5:27 pm Good list. I hate shaker pints and it’s disconcerning that so many people think that’s the best beer glass out there. It’s not. It’s terrible at head retention. Reply
Ken says December 7, 2013 at 10:02 am My father instructed me on the importance of the beer glass. The common person usually just chugs their beer not pausing to explore the aromas within the beer. The article was well written and will definitely help beer drinkers. The shaker glass I find useful for making Black & Tans. Reply
mike procops says December 8, 2013 at 3:17 pm I like the pint glass myself. easy to drink down and enjoy. The only problem I have is that a couple of places be me say that they are serving pints and the glass is truely only 14oz. My wife says that the word pint is just a word they use for glass. Isay if you say pint it sould be a pint. STOP RIPPING US OFF.Give us true pint. Reply
Alex says December 12, 2013 at 7:31 am Wow, this makes me realize that while I love the look of glass beer mugs, i tend to drink from pint glasses. Overall, i love personalized glass mugs for beer. I dunno, I think it’s their custom design that makes me associate it with bars and pubs. Reply
saji anwar says November 6, 2014 at 7:18 am nice beer gablet in size. my favorite glass for beer. Reply
Herbert Charles Essien says November 3, 2016 at 4:16 am Hey guys I don’t really like beers but I like beer Mug! Have a lovely day! Thanks! Reply
Dave Peet says November 11, 2014 at 9:56 am I prefer to drink my beer in a jar. 16 oz pickle jars, 24 oz harvest mill jars, you name it. When I’m done drinking my beer I rinse them with hot water, then a quick rinse of clod water and put them in the freezer to use again. Reply
Jalan says December 19, 2014 at 5:42 am The shaker pint is a horrible glass for any beer. Kills the head and all aroma and flavor profile are dead within seconds. For lagers and clear to golden beers, go with a true Pilsner glass, (5th on list) you’ll never go back. Reply
Eddie says December 30, 2014 at 9:22 pm Nice list. My favorite glass is the Weizen glass. Its unfortunate that you can only drink german wheat beers in it (technically), but I find that it creates the most dramatic difference in flavor and aroma than any other glass. Like I haven’t personally noticed huge differences when drinking a stout or IPA in one glass vs the other (just small things), but when drinking an authentic German wheat ale in a Weizen glass, you get a great head, excellent banana/bubblegum amyl aromas, and quite frankly they are a lovely sight. Reply
MO says January 30, 2015 at 3:56 pm What are those small glasses they use in Texas (with Shiner Bock) around 4 oz.. Those work pretty good! 3 little pours, drink like a shot, then on to the next one! Reply
Michael says February 26, 2015 at 6:35 am I have an oversized snifter that I most often use. That being said, I have a large assortment of glassware. I’m kinda a glass geek I guess! Other than the snifter, I use tulips A LOT, along with my personal favorite, a Super Thistle. Great article! I love this stuff [beer education]. Reply
Jan Hansen says August 1, 2015 at 11:43 pm Touring the USA, most pubs I have been in, have sold ” Pints ” in a thick lined glass mug, that looks like a bit more than half a UK pint. Unfortunately I have never been able to snatch one, to check the actual content, but its certainly NOT a pint Reply
Jan Hansen says August 1, 2015 at 11:46 pm PS Sorry … I meant to say …. and that thick glass mug, is NOT depicted on your site ! I hit enter too soon ! Reply
Scott says October 18, 2020 at 5:54 am Don’t ask me why but an American Pint is smaller than the British or Irish Pint. American Pint = 473 ml. UK or Irish Pint = 568 ml. Reply
Anon says December 28, 2015 at 12:56 am I’m drinking my kölsch out of a pilsner glass… And here I thought I was doing it right! Reply
Cesar H says March 8, 2016 at 4:10 am Snifter is one of our favorites, for the same reasons described in the article. Very classy glass. Reply
Phil says March 24, 2016 at 9:03 pm Why don’t you talk about the temperature of the beer glass??? It’s really important that the glass is not “room temperature”. It must be straight from the fridge, and it must be cold enough that it fogs up just before the beer is poured into it. Otherwise, you should be arrested and charged with something. Reply
Russ says April 26, 2016 at 10:06 am I think the tulip works best for aroma and flavor enhancing as well as head retention. The shaker pint is pretty much only good for mindless drinking in my opinion. Reply
Martin says May 10, 2016 at 3:00 pm I love the wienzen glass. Always has been my favorite to enjoy a cold one whenever! Reply
Brad hobbs says May 10, 2016 at 3:37 pm I have some double walled plastic mugs that contain a freezable liquid allowing you to keep a cold pint quite cold even on a hot day at the lake… Reply
Nuria Smith says June 7, 2016 at 2:33 am Beer is something which you can have it anytime, on any occasion. And like the way you put your efforts to mention such things. Because according to me, chilled Beer should be served in proper glasses. So it can make the celebration more special. Reply
Steve says August 4, 2016 at 2:46 pm Guiness makes a “Gravity” glass that has a terrific shape. Reply
Michele Young says August 24, 2016 at 9:51 am Hi. We visited Cologne, Germany and were introduced to the whole world of Kolsch! Very interesting! Also – as a note – prior to our trip we visited the Schlafly brewery in St Louis. When we got to the tasting room they announced their new brew from family recipe from Cologne… Didn’t think much about it until we got back from our trip to Germany – had craving for Kolsch and it was wonderful to be able to buy it locally!! In Cologne the brewery owned pubs gave the glasses to me when I asked if I could buy any. I very carefully flew 4 of them home! I loved reading your reasoning for certain glasses for certain brews. Beer has such a rich wonderful history of how and why it was brewed the way it was/is. Like someone mentioned – I think most people just drink their brew and don’t appreciate the history of it. I am a Guinness drinker and was going to mention you didn’t list the Guinness glass but I just realized Kegerator probably doesn’t have the set up for a Guinness pour of mixed gas (nitrogen/CO2) Just looked it up and they do offer a conversion kit! Glad to see! It is sad that the tradition has been “pulled” out of Guinness! ???? Reply
Daniel says January 7, 2017 at 9:54 am Even in Ireland I noticed most of the pubs have opted to set aside the slow pour and now use what they call a shaker to speed up the process and serve beer faster and colder to a generation of guzzlers (who by the way prefer American Coors Light over the traditional brews). So the unique Guinness Glass may no longer have a place on pub shelves as they make room for the Red Solo Cup. Reply
Scott says October 18, 2020 at 5:47 am I’ve noticed a few comments like yours suggesting glasses that weren’t on this list. You mentioned the Guinness and another mentioned the Sam Adams. These I think are specialty glasses designed particularly for a given beer and thus are generally not a general type of glass that would be found in large quantities in many bars which is probably why they left them off the list. They also seem to be (at lest in my opinion modifications of hybrids or other style glasses. For instance the Sam Adams seems to be a hybrid of the Weizen glass and the Tulip glass. The Guinness seems to be a beefed up hybrid of the Pint glass and the Weizen glass. Reply
Warren Wilson says August 26, 2016 at 8:29 pm Not sure if someone else mentioned this to you as I have not read all comments but there is one more addition to your collection that is not mentioned in your very well written article. That is the thistle pint or (aka Sam Adams Pint). It is shaped like a pint glass but has a thistled rim with a nucleation ring engraved in the bottom for expressed carbonation so one can enjoy the scents of the volatile oils from hops. Reply
Keith says December 16, 2016 at 11:50 am For me it depends upon what I’m drinking. But my go to lager glass is a Willi Becher. Can’t beat ’em. Reply
Daniel says January 7, 2017 at 9:48 am In Ireland and UK Pubs, they have individual glasses for every beer they pour, often with the brand of the beer etched or painted into the glass. if they run out of glasses for one brand you will have to wait for them to be cleaned as they won’t pour a pint into the glass of another brand even if they are the same type. I appreciate a Pub here at home that adds that little touch but often its a good thing just to get a clean glass nowadays. Reply
Scott says October 18, 2020 at 5:34 am The wife and I went to Ireland last summer and we experienced the same same thing. There wasn’t a pub that we went to (be it a large one or a simple corner pub) that served me a beer in anything but the glass for that beer. It actually became an ongoing thing everywhere we went to see if the glass would match the beer. And they never failed to come through. Here in the states they’ll serve a beer in any glass that happens to be available. It was quite disappointing. As for what glass I favor? I really only drink out of two types of glasses. I drink out of a Weizen glass for lighter more smoother easy drinking beers whereas if I’m drinking a more full bodied beer like a Irish Red Ale or an Amber Lager I like the Pint glass but I’m thinking of getting a Nonic glass as well. Reply
Sharon says February 24, 2017 at 5:25 am Living as an American in Deutschland you’re info is a great help. I am on a diet and need to know the exact amount of my Heubacher weissen beer. Tchuess! Reply
German Gal says May 4, 2017 at 7:30 pm A good Kristallweizen simply has to be drunk from a Weizenbierglas. Anything else is sacrilege as it does not allow the beer to set up correctly, thereby reducing the experience to something akin to drinking champagne from a ton can. Us Germans take our beer very seriously 🙂 Reply
German Gal says May 4, 2017 at 7:32 pm A good Kristallweizen simply has to be drunk from a Weizenbierglas. Anything else is sacrilege as it does not allow the beer to set up correctly, thereby reducing the experience to something akin to drinking champagne from a tin can. Us Germans take our beer very seriously 🙂 Reply
Kevin says May 13, 2017 at 12:58 pm Nice write up! I love exploring the use of unconventional glasses for different styles of beer. The Spiegelau IPA glass is a really nice all-rounder, but it’s so thin that the beer can warm up quickly if you’re not drinking it fast. A nice chalice or goblet is quite good for most beers, especially for IPAs and Belgians, too. Reply
Donna Williams says May 25, 2017 at 1:20 am I often use flute glasses to drink beer. If really should have a flute glass is you enjoy lambics or other highly carbonated styles of beer. Serving these types of beer in a different style glass will detract from the presentation and experience. you should add flute glasses in your list. Reply
Paul says June 28, 2017 at 2:27 pm I agree with the pilsener glass choice. My folks always drank beer from a pilsner glass and it turned a Bud into a fine glass of the best beer . Once you try it you will think better of the beer you are drinking . They have great pilsener glasses at our local dollar store. Reply
Dr Beer says September 30, 2017 at 4:20 am Hi there – loving the post, great background on all the different glasses. I have quite a few of the above and it can really help make a beer, by pairing it with the right glass. Reply
Aaron says December 3, 2017 at 3:38 am The type of beer glass you use does not matter. I’ve had the same German and Belgian beers from a tulip, flute, weizen, and pint glasses. I can still smell the aroma, and the taste is the same. It is not any more concentrated no matter which type of glass I use. I have never seen anything scientific to back this claim up. People just seem to be convinced a certain glass is needed for every style of beer, or it won’t be the same. Reply
Ivan Lötter says January 2, 2018 at 12:25 pm I prefer to drink all beers from a 20oz English Pint glass. Reply
alex ramsey says February 16, 2018 at 5:51 pm One glass that was very popular not shown here @ least in the neighborhood bars of Buffalo New York in the 60’s & 70’s, was a relatively wide mouth glass, that tapered down to a virtual point, (like an inverted pointed ice cream cone), with a silver dollar size glass base. It was the standard glass used with draft beers & after moving to Texas in 1977, I never saw a glass like that unless I visited Buffalo. Reply
Donar says March 11, 2018 at 11:18 pm Thanks for making this handy guide. By the way, and no disrespect intended, but the standard German term for what you’re calling a stein is “humpen”. Reply
video seo says April 21, 2019 at 4:24 pm Wonderful site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends ans also sharing in delicious. And naturally, thanks for your sweat! Reply
Ruth Hood says May 6, 2019 at 5:31 pm Am still looking everywhere for a glass beer mug (one in particular great on this site) BUT only one handle. Need two handles for my disabled husband. Loves his beer but wants to feel like his friends when having a beer. Does not want a plastic drinking beaker – just glass with two handles. Just seems too hard Reply
Sgt Roy says June 10, 2019 at 6:45 pm I found this glass, Rastal Teku Stemmed Beer Glass and LOVE IT!!! Even domestic Budweiser keeps a head in this glass… I also found it is an excellent glass for single malt Scotch! Reply
Hae Higdon says September 19, 2019 at 11:53 pm Where Can I purchse El Jimador Tequila Beer Glasses La Autentica Paloma 6.5″ Except E-Bay? This glass size and shape is so perfect to grip in your hand with gravity not only for the beer But for any kind of drink. I saw similar in big lot and looks the same but quality is not!!! Sent E- mail to El Jimador Tequila Beer company. They do not make beer glass but some individual beer seller does for promotion. Is anybody know? Reply
Mel Kitson says November 25, 2020 at 9:52 am British beers served in pubs or restaurants have to be served in officially engraved pint (20 ounce) or half pint glasses or mugs. It is the law that the glasses must be engraved to show the quantity. A standard pint glass must be filled to the brim with beer. Often oversized glasses are used so as to leave room for the head. In this case the engraving will state that it is a pint up to the engraved line. The Brits are lucky that their pint is appreciably larger than the American one. The British also tend not to chill their glasses. Room temperature is more than cold enough! Reply
Jim B says January 30, 2021 at 7:04 pm Number 3 is incorrect. I went to Germany for training and before I returned to the states, I told some local German colleagues that I wanted to get some beer steins. They were confused. They told me a ‘stein’ was a ceramic stoneware mug. What I wanted and what is shown in number 3 is actually a ‘kroek’ (creek). Reply
sean says February 18, 2021 at 7:00 am craftmaster, teku, snifter and nonic pint are really all you need …all styles served by those four. and if i said just one then a teku works for any style ..even macro lager. the shape can accentuate the aroma, retains head well. shows off lacing and the body and the stem ensures you don’t have to warm the beer while you hold it..unless you want to in my experience never chill a glass..deadens the flavour of beers. you like it cold then chill your beer. Of course if you drinking mass market lager then it really doesn’t matter as nothing to really taste anyway. saying all that…i do get a certain enhanced experience (purely psyhcological for sure) when i drink a beer in a branded glass from the same brewery -hence my collection of over 150 glasses (and growing) Reply
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