This is where things get a little bit … extra. The IPA glass is intricate: Like the stout glass, the base cuts in, indenting to capture beer at the bottom of the glass. But in the case of the IPA glass , beer in that section will pass through several ridges that ramp up aroma, while the wide open mouth awaits to capture those molecules and provide a space for a fluffy head.
This allows you, the drinker, to take in all those fruity citrus and piney aromas while you gulp. For big beers like barleywines , old English-style ales, and imperial stouts , meet the snifter.
You may recognize this little guy as a fancy glass for sipping bourbon or other brown spirits. The short stem gives its holder a decent grip while allowing the fingers to touch the glass, helping to warm the beer and better deliver its aromas in the case of big beers, a little warmth is good, helping to release aromas from the dense, heavy liquid.
This type of glassware has a wide opening that assists a beer drinker in analyzing the overall flavor profile and aromas. 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. The only downside, is that they typically hold less beer than other types of beer 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. 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. This type of beer glassware is somewhat rare to find out in public. 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. If you fill it up to the rim it may prohibit you from enjoying the full experience. 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. 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. The stange glass or stangen glass is also commonly referred to as a strange glass, stick glass, pole glass or rod glass.
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. 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.
The tasting glass, also called a sampler glass, can be found in all shapes and sizes. 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. 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. 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.
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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. 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! 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. I am with you, nothing but a good old American style pint glass for this beer drinker. I judge a beer only on, I like it or I do not like it. Pilsner Glass. Tulip or Thistle Glass. Weizen Glass. Best For: Weizenbocks, kristalweizens, or wheat ales. Best For: Delicate beers, such as Kolsch, lambic, gueuze, or rye. Best For: Fruit beers, krieks, biere de Champagne and Belgian lambics. Types of Pint Glasses. American pint. The American, or shaker pint is probably one of the most recognizable, as its primary intent is for shaking cocktails.
Simple in design, low in price, easy to stack, and made from thick glass, this glass is a staple in many US bars and restaurants. This ounce glass can maintain cold temperatures while allowing good aroma release, although some say it allows for too much aroma release. Nonic, or British pint. Similar to the American pint, this glass allows for easier stacking and gripping due to a curved bulge about two inches below the rim.
This bulge serves another purpose as well: adding a second layer of flavor and aroma as the beer passes over it. These ounce glasses are perfect for all beers except high-ABV types. Imperial, or Irish pint. More often used for porters, Irish stouts, and other dark beers, this pint tapers and curves from the middle up. The slight bowl the curve creates near the top of the glass helps trap flavor and aroma and build a solid head.
Tulip pint. Commonly used in Ireland and England to serve ales, this glass flares slightly from the middle of the glass up to the rim. Avoid freezing your glassware. Hand-wash only. Handwashing protects any decoration on the glass, such as a gold rim or logo.
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Sam Adams founder Jim Koch wanted a special glass for his Boston Lager and helped design one to best accentuate his beer. The bottom of the glass is etched to keep the aroma bubbling, while a thin wall maintains temperatures better. Finally, the tapered body and rounded top help contain and release flavors at the right times.
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