Anyone know what this kind of glass is called?

BrewSwag 728
Homebrew Talk - Beer, Wine, Mead, & Cider Brewing Discussion Forum

Help Support Homebrew Talk - Beer, Wine, Mead, & Cider Brewing Discussion Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
jaba

jaba

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 7, 2009
Messages
123
Reaction score
3
Location
Michigan
Besides goblet or chalice, is there a proper name for a glass like this? They're about 12oz. All I've been able to find is that most of them were made by the Federal Glass Company in the 70s. Libbey had a similar design in the 70s with square corners instead of round. I really like them as beer glasses, but I have only been able to find them randomly on ebay and at thrift stores.

WJhl2.jpg


A friend's meal from the other night too....
D9AfA.jpg
 
I *just* picked up one of these at a local thrift store. My favorite Beer glass so far. I actually had two of these in my hands, brought them up to the counter before I realized one of them was cracked.
 
Jawbox0 said:
I *just* picked up one of these at a local thrift store. My favorite Beer glass so far. I actually had two of these in my hands, brought them up to the counter before I realized one of them was cracked.
Click to expand...

what is so great about them? they look really really easy to tip over
 
chemman14 said:
what is so great about them? they look really really easy to tip over
Click to expand...

They are more stable than any stemware really because the center of gravity is lower while the base is still about the same size. I like the tulip-like shape on top which really opens up the aroma, and the way the thinner bottom part of the glass displays the beer.

Plus, for me the size is really perfect as I prefer a little smaller pour. Speaking of which, I get better pours into this glass than some of my other glassware though that's kind of beside the point.
 
wife brought home 6 of them in two different sizes from the thrift store. 15 cents a piece I believe. I like mine as well.
 
Jawbox0 said:
They are more stable than any stemware really because the center of gravity is lower while the base is still about the same size. I like the tulip-like shape on top which really opens up the aroma, and the way the thinner bottom part of the glass displays the beer.

Plus, for me the size is really perfect as I prefer a little smaller pour. Speaking of which, I get better pours into this glass than some of my other glassware though that's kind of beside the point.
Click to expand...

I agree completely. I also like the way the glass fits in my hand. Its easier to swirl beer around and warm it in your hand if it is too cold.
 
jaba said:
Besides goblet or chalice, is there a proper name for a glass like this? They're about 12oz. All I've been able to find is that most of them were made by the Federal Glass Company in the 70s. Libbey had a similar design in the 70s with square corners instead of round. I really like them as beer glasses, but I have only been able to find them randomly on ebay and at thrift stores.
Click to expand...

I know a British pint glass is properly known as a Tulip glass. Perhaps, we could call this one a Rose glass or some other flower.
 
I have seen that referred to as a snifter. It is mainly for Belgians, Stouts, and Barley Wines.
 

Similar threads

HM-2
New England IPA "Drenched In [Hop]": Single-Hop Hazy IPA "Framework"
Replies
1
Views
274
Genuine
Genuine
Apple_Jacker
Larry Bell Stepping Down, Selling to New Belgium's parent company
2
Replies
42
Views
4K
ITV
I
tomakana
My Basement Keezer Build
Replies
2
Views
1K
tomakana
tomakana
day_trippr
My "K3" 14.8cf Keezer Build
2
Replies
54
Views
9K
Nagorg
Nagorg
P
Yet another Keezer Build. But this one is Mine!
Replies
6
Views
3K
prof25
P
Williams Brewing 300

Latest posts

Back
Top