Types of glasses

[zoebisch01]

I recently picked up some clearance (nice handblown glasses from Poland) in Target. They were originally $30 for 4 but are half that, and are being discontinued. They are wheat beer glasses (I think), the size is I think 23 oz, and has a slight inward taper at the top. Man these are so nice, even for pouring highly carbed 12 oz. whatevers. The way that taper focuses the aroma is nice for beer showcasing the hops aroma. So swing by your local Target and check. I am not sure this is in all the stores, but it is worth a look-see. I really like them.

So I have those, some Pilsner glasses and an Ommegang goblet. Other than that though, what are some of the reasons behind different glass shapes, other than aesthetics? I used to think this was all horse-hockey but after seeing how it actually does do something (the shape of the glass) I can see how you'd want to have different types of glasses for different types of Ales/Lagers.

 

[rdwj]

Here is a nice article on the different types of glassware for beer

I do enjoy nice glassware, but don't do much of it at home. Typically, I drink from a mug just like this one...

I also have some pint glasses and weizen glasses, but I don't use them that much.

Recently, some of us Chicagolanders met at a German place that Cheesefood suggested. Their glassware was unbelievable. Every type of beer was served in a proper glass. It really enhanced the experience.

 

[todd_k]

I recently picked up some clearance (nice handblown glasses from Poland) in Target. They were originally $30 for 4 but are half that, and are being discontinued. They are wheat beer glasses (I think), the size is I think 23 oz, and has a slight inward taper at the top. Man these are so nice, even for pouring highly carbed 12 oz. whatevers. The way that taper focuses the aroma is nice for beer showcasing the hops aroma. So swing by your local Target and check. I am not sure this is in all the stores, but it is worth a look-see. I really like them.

So I have those, some Pilsner glasses and an Ommegang goblet. Other than that though, what are some of the reasons behind different glass shapes, other than aesthetics? I used to think this was all horse-hockey but after seeing how it actually does do something (the shape of the glass) I can see how you'd want to have different types of glasses for different types of Ales/Lagers.

can you post a pic of those Target glasses?

 

[zoebisch01]

can you post a pic of those Target glasses?

I found the ones:

Target lists them as 'Pilsner' shape, but they look so similar to the wheat? They are quite nice. Being handblown they are all slightly different.

The taper is a little more pronounced than appears in the picture as it is on a top down angle.

 

[homebrewer_99]

I have all sorts of glasses for particular beers.

I have over 50 Weizen glasses and at least a dozen pint glasses.

Incidently, I have to comment here...I've noticed some pictures of Weizen glasses with the gold rims..the gold rims identify them as being for display or decoration. They are not for every day usage. They are decorative for a purpose. And never put them in a dishwater since the gold fades and chips off.

I also have beer mugs from Spain (dimple mugs - like your picture above) and Norway, and several smaller 0,3 l glass sets for sharing. I have 2 cabinets of glasses some still in boxes and 2 shelves of ceramic mugs (about 100 or so) with and without deckels (pewter lids).

 

[homebrewer_99]

I found the ones:

Target lists them as 'Pilsner' shape, but they look so similar to the wheat? They are quite nice. Being handblown they are all slightly different.

The taper is a little more pronounced than appears in the picture as it is on a top down angle.

An American pilsner maybe...thanks to the media Americans don't have to prove anything to anyone else...if we say the sky is green then it is...

It is a nice looking (sexy) glass but if you placed a wiezen glass next to that you would see the differences. It would work in a pinch.

 

[ryser2k]

Beer Advocate has a really nice writeup on beer glassware:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/glassware.php

 

[david_42]

The Toronado In San Fransisco prides itself in serving each beer in the proper glass, but that's rare even in on the Left Coast. With the rising tide of Belgians out here, more brewpubs are getting past the glass, pint, schooner attitude. I have dozens of glasses, but 95% of the time I use a pinch mug or a becker pint.

 

[olllllo]

I found the ones:

Target lists them as 'Pilsner' shape, but they look so similar to the wheat? They are quite nice. Being handblown they are all slightly different.

The taper is a little more pronounced than appears in the picture as it is on a top down angle.

I found the same type of pilsner last year at Target that were being discontinued, only they were Lexan or some other plastic. These worked out perfectly in the pool.

 

[zoebisch01]

An American pilsner maybe...thanks to the media Americans don't have to prove anything to anyone else...if we say the sky is green then it is...

It is a nice looking (sexy) glass but if you placed a wiezen glass next to that you would see the differences. It would work in a pinch.

Yeah they are quite sexy. They are good glasses for the money imo (well I paid $15 for 4). I like different glasses but at the same time I don't want to go overkill so anything that does double duty is nice. Problem I was having before, tbh with the smaller 'standard' beer glasses that are readily available is there was no room for head on the thing. This of course, with sediment of homebrew is an issue because as you know off the first pour you don't stir up diddly, but set that baby back down and repour the last part and you get a good deal of it.

 

[zoebisch01]

The Toronado In San Fransisco prides itself in serving each beer in the proper glass, but that's rare even in on the Left Coast. With the rising tide of Belgians out here, more brewpubs are getting past the glass, pint, schooner attitude. I have dozens of glasses, but 95% of the time I use a pinch mug or a becker pint.

See, I wanted to buy regular pint glasses to begin with. Problem is, nobody and I mean nobody sells them around here at least that I have found. Kind of annoying actually. These were one of two options in just about every store I looked. Target had the other one but at $50 for 4 they were too expensive imo. Even the little stores don't carry them. Wine glasses you can find all over the place. Champagne as well. Heck I can't even find those Mugs with the bubble things on them locally, and it is not like I live in the middle of nowhere, it is a big college town.

 

[Torchiest]

At my bar it's pretty much all pints, all the time. We have special glasses for most of the belgians we carry, but that's about as far as it goes. As for actually getting pint glasses, the local liquor stores sell them, and it's only a buck or two each, I believe. That's TX, though. Dunno what it's like in PA.

 

[DeadYetiBrew]

See, I wanted to buy regular pint glasses to begin with. Problem is, nobody and I mean nobody sells them around here at least that I have found. Kind of annoying actually. These were one of two options in just about every store I looked. Target had the other one but at $50 for 4 they were too expensive imo. Even the little stores don't carry them. Wine glasses you can find all over the place. Champagne as well. Heck I can't even find those Mugs with the bubble things on them locally, and it is not like I live in the middle of nowhere, it is a big college town.

Check your local Garden Ridge or Pottery Barn type places, was there just the other day and saw pint's for around $2 each... They had some pilsner glasses and even the above picture mugs...

 

[ill.literate]

I got the same glasses at Target and regardless of what brew I use them with, they're a gorgeous glass. $15 for four hand blown glasses isn't too bad either.

For us, up till now, we've either used pint glasses (two of which we got at the Leinie's brewery) or stemless wine glasses (which I like using very much).

FWIW I like when the bar I'm in serves beer in the proper type of glass.

 

[Buford]

Capital Ale House here in Richmond makes a point of using different glasses for all the types of beer they sell. Personally, I have several types of glasses for various beers (mugs, shaker pints, British pints - the 20 oz. kind with the bulge, Guinness-style pints, weizen glasses, witbier tumbler, Chimay goblet, Duvel snifter) and I don't use them for anything but beer. These glasses never see the dishwasher, I usually just rinse them out with really got water from the sprayer on the sink.

It actually annoys me somewhat if someone is over and they put soda or some other beverage than beer in one of my beer glasses My mom did that last time my parents came up to visit. "Why is there ICE and fizzy sugar water in my PINT GLASS?"

 

[todd_k]

Capital Ale House here in Richmond makes a point of using different glasses for all the types of beer they sell.

For $7 (minimum) for a beer, they ought to put it in the right glass!

 

[olllllo]

I sometimes drink wine from a pint glass. Typically on a Sunday afternoon killing off the rest of a bottle that wasn't finished the night before.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Yeah they are quite sexy. They are good glasses for the money imo (well I paid $15 for 4)...

OUCH!!! When I was in Germany (less than 3 years ago) I purchased Franziskaner HW glasses at 6 for 5 euros (about $6.00) from the store.

 

[zoebisch01]

OUCH!!! When I was in Germany (less than 3 years ago) I purchased Franziskaner HW glasses at 6 for 5 euros (about $6.00) from the store.

Doh! Well, here it sucks lol. Anywhere you go, they are all expensive. Either that or they are too darned small and cheap cheap glass. *sigh*. Well, now you can see why I didn't buy them at full price hehe.

 

[Buford]

For $7 (minimum) for a beer, they ought to put it in the right glass!

At least on Tuesdays they let you keep the glass if you order certain beers. But yeah, they're a little on the "too expensive for just a beer after work" sort of place. SWMBO referred to it as "The Cheesecake Factory of bars" the one time she was there.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Doh! Well, here it sucks lol. Anywhere you go, they are all expensive. Either that or they are too darned small and cheap cheap glass. *sigh*. Well, now you can see why I didn't buy them at full price hehe.

Believe me brother, I know what you mean...

 

[Wolf]

For the most part I just use pint glasses, but we got some nice Hefe glasses at a rummage sale for a couple bucks for a set of 4. We also got two freebie ones with purchases of Capital Brewery's Wheat beer.
And I just bought a Grimbergen Goblet over the weekend.

(Edit: No, it's Lakefront Brewery's Island Wheat).

 

[Schlenkerla]

I have a dedicated beer fridge in the basement.

This PDF is proudly posted on the front with beer magnets.

http://www.beerheads.com/art/essential_beerglass.pdf

This is a reminder to those who grab a beer to get the correct glass.


Although the set is not cheap. It been on my xmas list for 2 yrs....

http://www.beerheads.com/

 

[Torchiest]

A 12oz hefeweizen glass? Where's the massive head supposed to go?

 

[DeadYetiBrew]

A 12oz hefeweizen glass? Where's the massive head supposed to go?

In your mouth of course lol...

(another comment that 'Sounds nasty but isn't')

In all seriousness, search 'beer glass' on target.com and you'll get some good returns, 2 of the 'pilsner' sets i saw were weizen glasses...

 

[Schlenkerla]

A 12oz hefeweizen glass? Where's the massive head supposed to go?

Shoot!!! I wonder if they have the sizes wrong. Side by side one can see the hefe & pils glasses. The Hefe is definately bigger than pilsner.

I agree a Hefe needs to be 16oz. Big Pour = Big Head

I'm getting thirsty...

...too bad I'm at work.

 

[homebrewer_99]

I have a dedicated beer fridge in the basement.

This PDF is proudly posted on the front with beer magnets.

http://www.beerheads.com/art/essential_beerglass.pdf

This is a reminder to those who grab a beer to get the correct glass.


Although the set is not cheap. It been on my xmas list for 2 yrs....

http://www.beerheads.com/

That hefe glass in the pdf looks like an American pilsener glass. Is it thick and heavy? HW glasses are thin and light.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I usually just use straight sided pint glasses at home, but I enjoy being served with appropriate glassware when I go out. I think it tends to show that the bar/pub/restaurant has a bit of a clue about my favorite beverage. I will remove my EAC hat now.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Here's a small style collection:

1. American Pilsner
2. Decorative Weizen (gold rim and no 0,5 liter marking)
3. Erdinger Weizen
4. Maisel's Weizen
5. Franziskaner Weizen
6. EKU Weizen
7. Hasseroder Pils
8. Memmelsdorfer Pils
9. Gabrinus lager
10. Guiness Stout
11. Maisel Steam
12. Belgium Dubbel