Beer Glassware Buying Guide
Premium and specialty beers are quickly taking the spotlight among beer enthusiasts young and old. Crafted with the goal of enhancing the beer drinking experience, manufacturers have developed glassware to accentuate the subtleties of the beer it was designed to hold. This is great news for everyone because different glasses can make beer look, taste, and even pour better. From classic to the ornate, all glasses work toward making your suds the best they can be. Use the guide below to help you find a new home for your favorite brew. Cheers!
Beer Glass Styles
Beer Mugs
Beer mugs are one of the most common glasses used. They are great for enjoying all kinds of beer and are perhaps the sturdiest of all the beer glasses. They can be placed in the freezer for chilling with little worries of them chipping or cracking. Who doesn't like to grab on to one of these?
Pint Glasses
The pint glass is another standard beer glass that can be used for just about any kind of beer. Some pint glasses have subtle characteristics, like a wheat beer glass  which has a wide mouth to accommodate beers that have more foam, or "head".
Pilsner Glass
Pilsner Glasses are tapered at the bottom and can be used with any kind of light beer, not just pilsners. Most of these glasses hold less than a pint.
Flute Glass
A flute glass? Absolutely. Nothing beats the shape of a flute glass to maximize aroma and breathable flavor. Highly recommended when drinking fruit beers or lambics.
Pouring a Beer- Chill glass in freezer if desired.
- Hold the glass at a 45° angle. Pour the beer, targeting the middle of the slope of the glass.
- At the half-way point bring the glass at a 90° angle and continue to pour in the middle of the glass. This will induce the perfect foam head.
- Garnish appropriately:
- For Corona (or similar), use a lime
- For wheat or belgian white (like Blue Moon ), use an orange
- Enjoy!
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