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Glassware and Pouring

Written by Pints and Plates Oct 1, 2016
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Ready to get the most flavor out of your favorite pint? Let's master the perfect pour and look at the best glassware for your beer.

 

The Pour

 

Angle it

Tilt your glass at a 45° angle, and pour your beer against the side of the glass. This helps us avoid too much foam, a.k.a., the head.

 

Get it Upright

Halfway through your pour, tilt the glass upright and slowly pour the remaining beer.

 

Slow it Down

As you’re pouring, adjust the pace to allow for a 1”-1.5” foam head. This head helps release your beer’s aroma.

 


The Glassware


We get it. There are a lot of glasses, and choosing the right one can be kind of overwhelming. But it’s definitely worth it, because with the right glassware, you’ll bring out the best in your beer: More flavor and more aroma.

 

Mug and Dimpled Mug

Glassware mug

Glassware Mab

Pour in

  • Märzen/Oktoberfest
  • Bohemian Pilsner
  • American Lager
  • International Lager
  • Session Strength English Pale Ale

Use this glass because:

  • The handle and thick walls prevent warming
  • The wide mouth releases aromas and encourages larger swallows
  • It’s sturdy and holds a lot of beer

Shape and style

Sturdy, large and handled, available in many sizes and shapes.

Pint

Glassware pint

Pour in

  • American Light Lager
  • American Brown Ale
  • Porter

Use this glass because:

  • 16 oz. and 20 oz. glasses both allow enough room a 1”-1.5” foam head
  • Easy to drink from
  • Sturdy and easy to find

Shape and style

Near cylindrical, with a slight taper and wide mouth, available in two standard sizes—16 oz. and 20 oz.

 

 

Pilsner

Glassware Pilsner

Pour in

  • American Pilsner
  • International Pilsner
  • German Pilsner
  • Shandy

Use this glass because:

  • The shape makes subtle aromatics more noticeable
  • Showcases color, clarity and carbonation
  • It keeps a foamy head from breaking apart
  • It adds elegance to these refreshing, classic styles

Shape and style

Tall, slender and tapered, sometimes shaped like a trumpet.

 

Flute

Glassware Flute

Pour in

  • Fruit Beer
  • Gose
  • Fruit Lambics

Use this glass because:

  • The shape helps keep the carbonation going strong
  • Allows for a more intense release of aroma
  • Stem prevents warming
  • Showcases color, especially for lighter-colored brews

Shape and style

Elegant, with a long and narrow body.

 

Goblet

Glassware Goblet

Pour in

  • Belgian Blond
  • Belgian Dubbel
  • Berliner Weisse
  • Gose

Use this glass because:

  • The wide glass holds a large foamy head—a traditional feature of these highly carbonated beer styles
  • It allows you to get your nose into a large surface area to pick up complex aromas
  • The short, wide bowl highlights the depth of color

Shape and style

Ranges from fragile and long-stemmed to heavy and thick-walled.

 

Snifter

Glassware Snifter

Pour in

  • Imperial Stout
  • Porter
  • Barleywine
  • Imperial IPA
  • Other robust beers

Use this glass because:

  • The curved rim and bowl shape capture and concentrate aromas
  • Gives you room to swirl the beer around to further release aromas
  • Encourages small sips

Shape and style

Wide-bowled and stemmed, also used for brandy and cognac.

 

 
   

Stange (German for “stick”)

Glassware Tall Stange

Pour in

  • Kölsch

Use this glass because:

  • The narrow cylinder shape highlights the beer's color, clarity and effervescence
  • It's how Kölsch beers are served in every pub in their native city of Cologne

Shape and style

Tall, slender cylinder.

 

Tulip

Glassware Tulip

Pour in

  • Saison
  • Belgian Tripel
  • American IPA
  • Doppelbock
  • Most Belgian Ales

Use this glass because:

  • The curvy shape allows you to drink the beer from under the foam, without losing that foam head.
  • Because of the above, this glass is best for beers with high carbonation with a big head of foam.
  • It holds in aroma, so when you drink it, you get the full bouquet

Shape and style

Stemmed with a bulbous body, and a top that’s gently curved outward to form a lip.

 

 
   

Weizen

Glassware Weizen

Pour in

  • German wheat styles
  • Belgian Witbier
  • Weissbier

Use this glass because:

  • The large top allows room for a uniquely fluffy head
  • Concentrates aroma near the opening of the glass
  • Showcases color

 

Shape and style

Tall, thin walls designed for Weizenbier (wheat beer). Most are 0.5 liters in size, with slight variations.

 

 

Nonic Pint

Glassware Nonic Pint

Pour in

  • English Bitter
  • English Pale Ale
  • American Pale Ale
  • Porter
  • India Pale Ale
  • Irish Stout
  • Oatmeal Stout 

Use this glass because:

  • The curve near the top captures the compounds that evaporate to create aroma, and helps you get a grip on the glass
  • Enriches depth of color
  • Encourages a palm grasp for gradual warmin

Shape and style
Cylindrical with a range of widths and typically found in 16 oz. and 20 oz. sizes.

Becher

Glassware Becher

Pour in
German Lagers like:

  • Munich Helles
  • German Pilsner
  • Märzen/Oktoberfest
  • Dunkelweizen
  • Dunkled Bock 

German Rhine Valley Ales:

  • Kölsch
  • Altbier
  • American Lager
  • American Wheat
  • American Blonde Ale

Use this glass because:

  • The shape showcases color and clarity
  • Smaller opening concentrates aroma
  • Similar elegant feel to a pilsner glass but with the sturdiness of a pint

Shape and style

A cross between a pilsner glass and a pint. It has a cylindrical shape that's narrower than a pint, but holds more beer than a pilsner glass.

Maß

Glassware Mab

Pour In

  • Munich Helles
  • Märzen/Oktoberfest

Use this glass because:

  • It's the traditional celebration glass used to serve larger quantities of beer
  • The handle and thick walls prevent warming
  • The large opening encourages easy drinking and allows for a large foamy head

Shape and style
A larger 1 liter size version of a dimpled mug.
 

 

Oversized Wine Glass

Glassware Oversized Wine

Pour in

  • Belgian dubbel
  • Tripel
  • Strong ale

Use this glass because:

  • The shape is perfect for a large, foamy head
  • Intensifies aromas

Shape and style
Typically 22 oz. in size, which is an ideal fit for Belgian ales.  

French 'Jelly' Glass

Glassware_French_Jelly_Glass

Pour in

  • Belgian Witbier

Use this glass because:

  • The shape showcases the beer's thick, frothy head, natural cloudiness and citrusy aroma
  • Tradition has made this the preferred glass for serving Belgian Witbiers 

Shape and style
Short and wide-mouthed with a slightly smaller base and flat, angled side panels. 

 

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