Many people may think that drinking beer from the original bottle is cool, but not all beers are suitable for drinking. Some beers require tasting. The color, foam, aroma and taste of beer are important factors to evaluate the quality of a beer. Different shapes of beer glasses have different effects on the taste of beer. Therefore, there are many types of beer glasses. Different types of beer glasses are suitable for different types of beer. So, what are the common beer glasses we need to know? How to choose the right beer glass
Generally speaking, the thickness of the glass, the size of the bottom of the glass, whether there is a handle, whether the mouth of the glass is curved inward or outward, and whether the main body of the glass is thin or thick, each of these factors will affect the flavor of the beer. For example, a thick beer mug will insulate better and the liquid will not heat up as well. Glasses with small bottoms make it easier to see the color of the beer; glasses with an outward rim tend to retain the head better; An elongated wine glass helps to see the bubbles rising from the beer...
There are also some wine glasses with ingenious designs, such as wavy patterns, which add a bit of optical effect to the beer itself; if it is a large glass without a handle, it will also have a non-slip design, and the curved body makes it more secure to hold.
1. Beer glass
Beer glasses are the most widely used beer drinking glasses in the world. It is characterized by being large, heavy, thick, and has a handle. Beer mugs are exceptionally thick and strong. When you clink glasses, you can rest assured that the wine will not heat up so quickly. There is a cup called Stein in Germany, which is also a beer cup, but has a lid to prevent mosquitoes or leaves from entering the cup when drinking outdoors.
2. Pilsner glass
Pilsner glass is the most widely used beer glass after beer glass. Generally slender, with a big mouth and a small bottom, and the glass wall is thin. Because it emphasizes the clarity and effervescence of pilsner colours, its slender, thin glass shape is just the thing. In addition, the wide sides are designed to better preserve the layer of foam on top of the wine.
3. Pint glass
Pint glasses are cheap and easy to buy. Pint glasses are used in general bars and are easy to store and clean. The shape of the pint cup is approximately cylindrical, with a slight spine, and the mouth is slightly larger than the bottom. In fact, a pint is a unit of measurement, 1 British pint is approximately equal to 0.57L, and a US pint is approximately equal to 0.47L.
4. Flute glass
A flute glass is a bit like a champagne goblet. Its long and narrow shape makes it possible to stir up enough foam when pouring beer and better show the bubbles. Also, if the beer is clear and bright, it will look beautiful. It is a wine glass that emphasizes visual effects. Plus, the high-profile design keeps your palms from touching the mug to warm the beer. This glass is mainly suitable for translucent golden yellow pastel ales and Pears.
5. Holy Grail
The goblet is characterized by large mouth, shallow depth, flat bottom, thick wall, and full feet. And many holy grail cups have metal edges, which look very magnificent. This kind of cup is used to hold holy water, so some people call it "Goblet of Fire". Holy Grail is mainly to highlight the foam of the beer, so this kind of cup can only be used when the foam is rich (the thickness of the foam is at least two fingers wide).
6. Stick glass
Stange glass originated in Germany, it is a thin and long cylinder. This glass allows you to observe the bubbling of the bubbles inside the beer. A clear beer that looks good and tastes great.
7. Wheat Beer Glass
Weizen beer mugs were originally made for wheat beer. Its shape is somewhat similar to a pilsner glass, but Weizen beer glasses usually have a waist design. It is characterized by its elongated, narrow bottom, wide head, closed opening, which emphasizes the cloudy appearance and color of the wheat beer itself. The width of the head is to allow more foam to stay on it, and the seal is to retain the characteristic fruity aroma of wheat beer.