Here at Beer Geek Shop we are building our inventory to offer you one of the most
complete selections of beer glasses on the market. From the pub to your house, we've got Pint glasses, Pilsners, Tulips, Goblets, Snifters, Steins, Weizens, Boots, and Mugs.
Let's take a look around, shall we?
Probably the most popular beer glasses are
Pint Glasses. They come in two sizes; American (16 ounces) or British/Imperial (20 ounces). These can be flat-walled or curved. For home use we prefer the Nonic glass or the Imperial Pint Glass, but for commercial use, most bars prefer thick walled mixer glasses because they are harder to break.
Recommended for: Pale Ales, Stouts, IPAs, ESBs
Next up are the
Tulip Glasses. These guys usually have stems, and are bulbous at the base, opening up and flaring out at the top. These beer glasses help focus the aromas and minimize the amount of head you have to slurp through before you get to the beer. The
Duvel glass is a perfect example of this style of glass.
Recommended for: Belgians, Blonde Ales, Saisons, Sours
Pilsner glasses are generally tall and slender to accentuate the clarity and carbonation of the beer. They can be hourglass shaped or conical. Sometimes, a pilsner glass can double for a lambic or gueuze glass, like our
Framboise Pilsner glass.
Recommeded for: German Lagers, Steam Beer, Wits, Pilsners (duh)
Any beer afficionado knows to always keep a few
beer tasting glasses on hand. Sooner or later, you're going to have guests over who want to know what strange beer you're drinking. Will you tell them, "this beer is really special and I doubt your inferior palate will be able to appreciate it"? Of course not. But you're also not going to waste more than two or three ounces on them before judging their reaction. Nothing's worse than seeing an untouched pint glass of your favorite beer go to waste.
Recommended for: Not wasting your beloved beer on those who might not like it.
For the beer evangelists out there who enjoy converting friends to craft beer and holding their own beer tastings, our
wooden beer tasting paddles work well with our
5 oz taster glasses. Pro tip: put the glasses on the paddle before you start pouring, it makes it much easier to keep your flights organized! If you're handy with a drill and a saw, you can make your own tasting paddles, but we think these manufactured paddles are worth more than the effort.
Recommended for: Holding your own beer tastings
Check back soon for a more comprehensive guide to Beer Glassware.
