Recommendations for sturdy glassware?

[TripleC223]

I have broken more beer glasses than I can count, both by handwashing and in the dishwasher. I have others that have stood the test of time and are old favorites, but it seems that most of the glassware I buy is very thin or poor quality. Can anyone recommend some sturdy glassware that is NOT a standard pint shape? I have several tulips and snifters that are quite sturdy, but every weizen, pilsner or "IPA" glass I've owned has been doomed to crack. Thanks!

 

[Yesfan]

If you don't care about logos, see if you have a Dollar Tree store in your area. I've found some pretty cool glasses there. They're cheap enough to where if they break, just get another one. I usually just hand wash all my glassware. A lot of my favorite glasses have brewery logos on them and I don't want the dishwasher to ruin them over time.

 

[bracconiere]

this is what i use...hasn't broken on me yet...

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/an...zmq-WcmOro5FcHjhA7OEeXAzVeNkhDCkaAgiGEALw_wcB

or in other words, i use mugs, not glasses

 

[day_trippr]

Don't put your favorite glasses in the dishwasher...

Cheers!

 

[wsmith1625]

Not glass, but might serve your needs.

https://fermentedreality.com/collections/outdoor-craft-beer-cups

 

[bracconiere]

Not glass, but might serve your needs.

https://fermentedreality.com/collections/outdoor-craft-beer-cups

ain't cheap...

may i recomend then...

$7 at big lots! no cleaning needed!

 

[wsmith1625]

Okay, but let keep it classy with these..

https://redcupliving.com/products/reusable-plastic-wine-cup-14-oz

 

[bracconiere]

Okay, but let keep it classy with these..

https://redcupliving.com/products/reusable-plastic-wine-cup-14-oz

the champagne of solo cups?

 

[wsmith1625]

Champagne taste on a beer budget. Hahaha!

 

[bracconiere]

beer budget.

i think you probably already saw it cost me $18 for a 12 pack of coors because i was traveling.... i was expecting $4.99

 

[bwible]

 

[bwible]

If you think beer glasses break easy try wine glasses. Yes, we wash all of ours by hand.

 

[bracconiere]

break easy, try wine glasses

FTFY

 

[bwible]

You can also get a beer stein. They make some nice clear glass ones, some of them don’t even have lids

 

[day_trippr]

I see your hillbilly stemware and raise you

 

[bracconiere]

i'm doubling down on my mug statement!

we are coming close to october!

https://www.amazon.com/Oktoberfest-...ocphy=9030197&hvtargid=pla-318480870866&psc=1
edit: and i WOULD seriously be offended if it was poured half foam!

 

[Clint Yeastwood]

Ball jars are tough, and if you ignore the way they look, the insides are shaped somewhat like other types of beer glasses.

I gave up on crystal and got these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XBNCFF1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not indestructible, but if you want that, you're looking at metal or plastic. The dishwasher hasn't fazed them.

 

[bracconiere]

hey @Clint Yeastwood , those are sexy! but i still recomend a handled glass for ruggedness...

https://www.everythingkitchens.com/...VQf9qfea2t_nacuBBTHVAz85__AePzawaAjHQEALw_wcB

 

[Clint Yeastwood]

Definitely a better fighting glass.

 

[bracconiere]

Definitely a better fighting glass.

i just ordered this one...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1734424214...ef9VDHnDjNcPb3ebzfmgCEUJbeU=|tkp:BFBMyvqY9Nph

 

[PCABrewing]

i just ordered this one...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1734424214...ef9VDHnDjNcPb3ebzfmgCEUJbeU=|tkp:BFBMyvqY9Nph

As has been previously mentioned, no dishwasher!

I usually just rinse them out and then instead of towel drying, let the dog lick the drops out of the inside and let them air-dry. Their long tongue can reach the bottom much easier than my hands.
Plus the thin layer of mucous prevents water spots and fogging, just like your SCUBA mask.

 

[bracconiere]

As has been previously mentioned, no dishwasher!

being that that ***** refused to actually wash dishes for me, shortly after moving i tore it out hauled it to the dump....(it did have a nice rack i kept though!)

 

[MaxStout]

Not indestructible but damn close.

 

[bracconiere]

Not indestructible but damn close.

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looks like at least if gets knocked over a table it won't break....

 

[mac_1103]

When you need to do some curls.

 

[bracconiere]

When you need to some curls.

and i was about to leave this thread thinking all the good ideas were already covered!

 

[bwible]

Not indestructible but damn close.

View attachment 814900

We call it a dimple mug, and its especially appropriate for British styles. Love. Its either that or a nonick which is not as durable.

 

[bwible]

I have several like this I found either at Goodwill or other places. You could probably drive a nail with these. I think I had one that got a real small chip in 5 years. The right glass is important though and I mostly only use these for lagers / American lagers.

 

[day_trippr]

Man, fill a war hammer like that mug with beer and it'll suck all the chill out of it

 

[bracconiere]

Man, fill a war hammer like that mug with beer and it'll suck all the chill out of it

i thought that's why it was thick WITH a handle? so your hand doesn't boil the beer through a thin fancy glass?


edit: WAIT! isn't glass an insulator? glass and vacuums?

 

[day_trippr]

I'm just talking about the huge mass of glass...

 

[bracconiere]

I'm just talking about the huge mass of glass...

looks indented?

 

[day_trippr]

omg, I almost responded with "You look indented".
And that would be wrong...

 

[day_trippr]

[...]edit: WAIT! isn't glass an insulator? glass and vacuums?

Stick that mug in an oven set to "Burn The Living Hell Out Of Your Hand" aka 350°F for say 15 minutes then open the oven and grab that mug handle and get back to me about glass and thermal dynamics...

Cheers! (No, don't really do that please!)

 

[bracconiere]

omg, I almost responded with "You look indented".
And that would be wrong...

well if you said "omg" in the quotes that would have been against forum guidelines and i would have reported the post.....omg, mine would have beat you'rs !

 

[bracconiere]

Stick that mug in an oven set to "Burn The Living Hell Out Of Your Hand" aka 350°F for say 15 minutes then open the oven and grab that mug handle and get back to me about glass and thermal dynamics...

Cheers! (No, don't really do that please!)

i'll do it if you show me pictures of you doing it with a mash tun first....

 

[day_trippr]

"Doing it with a"....say what now?
Just what are you implying here?

 

[bracconiere]

"Doing it with a"....say what now?
Just what are you implying here?

not much...i just wanted to see pictures of it?

 

[bracconiere]

here's a glass i don't use much because it's like 44oz's, but it's definatly sturdy....think i got it from goodwill...

 

[mac_1103]

Stick that mug in an oven set to "Burn The Living Hell Out Of Your Hand" aka 350°F for say 15 minutes then open the oven and grab that mug handle and get back to me about glass and thermal dynamics...

Or maybe stick it in the fridge for an hour before you fill it with beer?