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Beer glasses which are also known as beer
glassware in some context play an important role
in making ones drink enjoyable. There are
several types of beer glasses where each one is
specially designed for taking a particular type
of beer. If you get it, the kind of beer being
taken dictates the kind of glass to be used.
Just for the fun of it and probable applications
in future, below is valuable knowledge on some
of the most popular of beer glasses and the type
of drink they are used for.
The Pint Glass
This
is one of the most popular and widely used beer
glasses though it is often associated with
English pubs. It usually holds one imperial pint
or 16 ounces. It should be used to drink English
stouts and ales though many bars just use it as
their standard beer glass for all beers. It has
a truncated conical look. There are also larger
versions of the pint glass shape that come in 20
ounce sizes.
The Pilsner Glass
This
is probably the second most widely used beer glass.
Like many others it has a narrow base and a wide
mouth although it is does not have any curves on its
sides. It is taller and thinner than a pint glass
and can come with or without a stem. Just like the
name suggests, the glass is meant for used with
pilsner a.k.a. pale lagers.
Weizen Glass
Also
known as “wheat beer glasses,” these kind of glasses
were developed in Germany which explains the reason
why people also call them Weizenbier. The glass is
large and can hold up to 18 0unces of beer. With
regards to shape, a wheat beer glass has a narrow
bottom and widens towards its top with a bit of a
flare as it widens towards the top. This glass is
both wider than and taller than a pilsner glass.
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Steins
These are normally large containers which are made
from porcelain, pewter or silver. Most of them are
decorated using precious stones or have detailed
scrolling on their sides. In addition beer steins
have a lid which can be lifted by its user when
drinking. However popular, beer steins are currently
being used for display rather than drinking.
Beer Mugs
Heavy,
sturdy, large and with handle, the mug is a fun and
serious piece of glassware that comes in many sizes
and shapes. The best part of using a mug is that you
can clink them together with more confidence than
other types of glassware, and they hold loads of
beer.
The Tulip Glass
The
glass bears such a shape that the rim is not as wide
as the midpoint. Tulip glasses were originally used
for white wines although they are currently being
used for ales. The shape which slight resembles one
half of an hour glass is not just for decoration but
is useful in retaining the aroma from Belgian and
Scottish ales.
The Yard Of Ale
As
you would probably guess, this kind of glass got its
name from its length which is about one yard tall.
It has a round bottom and shaft but just like the
tulip glass, it becomes wide at the top. Although
people used this kind of glasses for normal drinking
in the past, nowadays they are popular and mostly
used for drinking games.
Becher and Stange
Both
glasses have the same cylindrical shape and are
mostly used to serve Altbeir and Kolsch kinds of
beer. The only difference between these two types of
beer glasses is that becher is a bit wider and
shorter than the later.
The Flute Glass
The
flute glass is used for serving champagne and other
kinds of wine in some contexts although it also
popular with people who love Belgian lambic beers
and those which are flavored using fruits.