Glassware and Pouring

Mug and Dimpled Mug

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

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

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

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

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

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”)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.