Beer Glasses
Beer glasses come in all shapes and styles. Different styles of beer glasses complement different types of beer. Some beer glasses have a stem that prevents the beer from getting warm when holding the glass.
Types of Beer Glasses
A wheat beer glass is much taller than a pint glass. It is narrow at the bottom and wider at the top. It is used to serve wheat beer. The tall glass offers room for the thick and fluffy head produced by wheat beer and traps the beer's aroma.
A pilsner is a type of beer glass that is generally used to serve pilsner beer. Pilsner glasses are usually 250 ml or 330 ml sizes. They are tall and tapered glasses, and a pilsner glass has an even taper. This type of beer glass is designed to show the color and clarity of the pilsner and provides ample room for a nice head.
A beer stein is of German origin and can be made of a variety of substances including silver, pewter, wood, porcelain or glass and usually includes a hinged lid and a thumb lift lever.
A flute glass is a very popular type of beer glass in Belgium and is used to serve fruit beers. The narrow shape of a flute glass maintains the carbonation and aroma.
A pint glass holds an imperial pint or 1.2 US pints. A pint beer glass is ideal for serving porters, stouts and English ales.
A tulip beer glass traps the beer's aroma and maintains large heads. The body of this beer glass is bulbous and flares out at the top to form a lip. It is used for serving Scottish ale, Belgian ale and other beers with that are aromatic in nature.
Beer Boots
A beer boot is a boot-shaped beer glass that got it's beginning from a general somewhere had promised his loyal troops that they could drink beer from his boot if they won a battle. When the troops won the battle, the general had a boot made from glass. Soldiers have been toasting their victories every since with a beer boot. In Germany, Switzerland and Austria, it is common for beer boots to be passed around at big gatherings for all to enjoy.
Beer glasses are a very popular collector's item. There are literally thousands of variations of beer glasses, with many sporting specific beer brands logos on the outsides. Beer glasses are collected by many people as a way to commemorate their visits to tourist destinations-such as microbreweries or sporting events. Beer glass collectors often proudly display their glasses in display cases or shelves.
From English pub to classic Pilsner to standard steins, beer glasses are essential to any home bar. Whether you are enjoying a relaxing evening with friends watching a game or serving a houseful of thirsty guests, make sure you have plenty of beer glasses on hand.
No matter what your tastes or style, its easy to find just the right type of beer glasses to suit your needs. From monograms, to advertising to cartoon characters, the most difficult task you might face is trying to not buy them all! Beer glasses are are a wonderful way to make your home bar stand out and let your personality shine through.
