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
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Märzen/Oktoberfest
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Bohemian Pilsner
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American Lager
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International Lager
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Session Strength English Pale Ale
Use this glass because:
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The handle and thick walls prevent warming
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The wide mouth releases aromas and encourages larger swallows
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It’s sturdy and holds a lot of beer
Shape and style
Sturdy, large and handled, available in many sizes and shapes.
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Pint
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American Light Lager
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American Brown Ale
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Porter
Use this glass because:
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16 oz. and 20 oz. glasses both allow enough room a 1”-1.5” foam head
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Easy to drink from
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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.
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Pilsner
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American Pilsner
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International Pilsner
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German Pilsner
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Shandy
Use this glass because:
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The shape makes subtle aromatics more noticeable
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Showcases color, clarity and carbonation
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It keeps a foamy head from breaking apart
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It adds elegance to these refreshing, classic styles
Shape and style
Tall, slender and tapered, sometimes shaped like a trumpet.
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Flute
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Fruit Beer
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Gose
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Fruit Lambics
Use this glass because:
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The shape helps keep the carbonation going strong
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Allows for a more intense release of aroma
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Stem prevents warming
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Showcases color, especially for lighter-colored brews
Shape and style
Elegant, with a long and narrow body.
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Goblet
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Belgian Blond
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Belgian Dubbel
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Berliner Weisse
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Gose
Use this glass because:
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The wide glass holds a large foamy head—a traditional feature of these highly carbonated beer styles
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It allows you to get your nose into a large surface area to pick up complex aromas
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The short, wide bowl highlights the depth of color
Shape and style
Ranges from fragile and long-stemmed to heavy and thick-walled.
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Snifter
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Imperial Stout
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Porter
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Barleywine
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Imperial IPA
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Other robust beers
Use this glass because:
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The curved rim and bowl shape capture and concentrate aromas
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Gives you room to swirl the beer around to further release aromas
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Encourages small sips
Shape and style
Wide-bowled and stemmed, also used for brandy and cognac.
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Stange (German for “stick”)
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Use this glass because:
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The narrow cylinder shape highlights the beer's color, clarity and effervescence
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It's how Kölsch beers are served in every pub in their native city of Cologne
Shape and style
Tall, slender cylinder.
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Tulip
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Saison
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Belgian Tripel
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American IPA
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Doppelbock
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Most Belgian Ales
Use this glass because:
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The curvy shape allows you to drink the beer from under the foam, without losing that foam head.
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Because of the above, this glass is best for beers with high carbonation with a big head of foam.
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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.
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Weizen
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German wheat styles
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Belgian Witbier
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Weissbier
Use this glass because:
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The large top allows room for a uniquely fluffy head
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Concentrates aroma near the opening of the glass
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Showcases color
Shape and style
Tall, thin walls designed for Weizenbier (wheat beer). Most are 0.5 liters in size, with slight variations.
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Nonic Pint
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English Bitter
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English Pale Ale
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American Pale Ale
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Porter
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India Pale Ale
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Irish Stout
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Oatmeal Stout
Use this glass because:
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The curve near the top captures the compounds that evaporate to create aroma, and helps you get a grip on the glass
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Enriches depth of color
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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.
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Becher
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German Lagers like:
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Munich Helles
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German Pilsner
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Märzen/Oktoberfest
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Dunkelweizen
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Dunkled Bock
German Rhine Valley Ales:
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Kölsch
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Altbier
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American Lager
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American Wheat
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American Blonde Ale
Use this glass because:
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The shape showcases color and clarity
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Smaller opening concentrates aroma
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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.
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Maß
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Munich Helles
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Märzen/Oktoberfest
Use this glass because:
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It's the traditional celebration glass used to serve larger quantities of beer
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The handle and thick walls prevent warming
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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.
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Oversized Wine Glass
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Belgian dubbel
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Tripel
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Strong ale
Use this glass because:
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The shape is perfect for a large, foamy head
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Intensifies aromas
Shape and style
Typically 22 oz. in size, which is an ideal fit for Belgian ales.
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French 'Jelly' Glass
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Use this glass because:
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The shape showcases the beer's thick, frothy head, natural cloudiness and citrusy aroma
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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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